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Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney to Headline Saudi Arabia’s First U.S. Boxing Event in 2025

Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney to Headline Saudi Arabia’s First U.S. Boxing EventTurki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, made a blockbuster announcement on Monday, revealing that…

Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney to Headline Saudi Arabia’s First U.S. Boxing Event

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, made a blockbuster announcement on Monday, revealing that a mega-sized boxing event featuring the returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney will go down in May 2025.

Unfortunately, Garcia and Haney won’t be fighting each other, but Alalshikh confirmed three massive matchups for the event, the first being a bout between ‘King Ryan’ and former WBA super lightweight titleholder Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.

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Meanwhile, Haney is set to square off with former unified light welterweight world champion Jose Ramirez.

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Also featuring on the card will be an IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba.

“The Ring Magazine is excited to announce its first boxing card in USA this May 2025 in collaboration with the video game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (which the card will be named after) and SNK Games,” Alalshikh wrote on X.

No exact date or location for the event has been announced, but it will be Ring Magazine’s first U.S. show since Alalshikh purchased the publication in November.

Is Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney 2 in the works for 2025?

Garcia has not competed since scoring a stunning upset against Devin Haney in April. Unfortunately for Garcia, the result was later overturned after ‘Flash’ failed both his pre-fight and post-fight drug tests for the banned substance Ostarine.

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Garcia was slapped with a hefty fine and suspended for one year. Garcia was also expelled by the World Boxing Council. Haney attempted to sue ‘King’ for alleged battery and fraud after the test results became public, but he ultimately dropped the lawsuit four months later.

Haney, like Garcia, has not fought since their epic encounter last year, but it looks like Alalshik is setting the stage for a rematch between the two later this year, assuming they both come out on top in their respective bouts in May.

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Video – Devin Haney brawls with civilian at fairground, Ryan Garcia rips his lack of KO power

Video - Devin Haney brawls with civilian at fairground, Ryan Garcia rips his lack of KO powerBoxing star, Devin Haney received more barbs from former-foe, Ryan Garcia overnight on social media – after footage emerged…

Video - Devin Haney brawls with civilian at fairground, Ryan Garcia rips his lack of KO power

Boxing star, Devin Haney received more barbs from former-foe, Ryan Garcia overnight on social media – after footage emerged of him engaging in a physical altercation with a civilian whilst attending a fairground attraction.

Haney, the current WBC world champion in recess, has yet to return to action since his initial unanimous decision loss to arch-rival, Garcia was overturned to an official ‘No Contest’ back in April – after the latter tested positive for the banned substance, ostarine.

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Initially dropping a one-sided unanimous decision loss to the polarizing, Garcia, Haney was dropped on three separate occasions against the former – before the result was overturned, with Haney seeing his unbeaten record reinstated. 

While yet to return to action in the time since, Haney has been linked with a potential deal with Saudi adviser, Turki Alalshikh to bring his talents to the region, however, overnight, footage of his latest brawl – albeit outside the squared circle would emerge.

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Devin Haney involved in altercation street fight at fairground

Attending a fairground attraction, Haney was seemingly agitated by a heckler, whom he swung at with a strike – which missed, before his entourage separated the duo. 

Receiving criticizms of a mocking nature on social media – Haney was blasted by his arch-nemesis, Garcia, who is currently carrying out a suspension for his anti-doping violation earlier this year.

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“He couldn’t even drop a civilian,” Ryan Garcia posted on his official X account about Devin Haney. “Also you talked about being a great role model. You really punched someone while your whole team jumps one guy sounds pretty Diddy to me.”

Video: Ryan Garcia Retiring Until Boxing Ban Ends, Open to UFC Fight and Taunts Haney

After announcing that he was retiring from boxing on June 19 following a ruling that he would be suspended for a year due to testing positive for a banned…

After announcing that he was retiring from boxing on June 19 following a ruling that he would be suspended for a year due to testing positive for a banned…

Report – Ryan Garcia hit with one year suspension after failed drug test, win against Devin Haney overturned

Ryan Garcia hit with one year suspension for failed drug test win against Devin Haney now no contestAccording to reports tonight, former WBC interim lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia has received a one-year suspension after reacting a…

Ryan Garcia hit with one year suspension for failed drug test win against Devin Haney now no contest

According to reports tonight, former WBC interim lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia has received a one-year suspension after reacting a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission, after failing a drug-test in relation to his now-official ‘No Contest’ bout with Devin Haney earlier this year at the Barclays Center.

As per an initial report from boxing correspondent, Dan Rafael, professional boxing star, Garcia reached a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission, and will serve a one-year suspension from the sport, as well as seeing his decision win over former world champion, Haney overturned to an official No Contest’.

Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED ostarine after stunning upset win over Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia hit with lengthy suspension

“BREAKING: Ryan Garcia/legal team have made settlement agreement with NYSAC,” Rafael posted on his X account. “He has agreed to the following: suspension of at least 1 year; forfeiture of his $1.1M official contract pursue (goes to GB, Hanye may get %) $10k fine (state max); fight officially a no contest.” 

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Initially landing a stunning decision win over multi-time amateur boxing foe, Haney earlier this year in April, Garcia was notified of a potential anti-doping violation – with test samples provided by him containing the banned substance, ostarine. 

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Reacting to the news of his suspension and the ruling of his victory over Haney to a now-official ‘No Contest’, the hugely outspoken Garcia claimed he would pursue a change change to mixed martial arts and compete in the UFC. 

“I’m headed to the UFC,” Ryan Garcia posted on his official X account.

Protesting his innocence despite reports revealing he and his legal team had struck a settlement with the state athletic commission, Garcia claimed the sport of boxing had turned it’s back on him.

“I really hope boxing good without me,” Ryan Garcia posted.”I fought everyone and was willing to. They have turned there back on me. I’m innocent. I stand by that I don’t care what everyone says. Gun yo (sic) my head I say I didn’t take PEDs.” 

What are your thoughts on Ryan Garcia’s settlement with the NYSAC?

Breaking – Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED ostarine after stunning upset win over Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED ostarine after stunning upset win over Devin HaneyJust weeks removed from his shocking upset win over former world champion, Devin Haney ni Las Vegas, polarizing boxing…

Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED ostarine after stunning upset win over Devin Haney

Just weeks removed from his shocking upset win over former world champion, Devin Haney ni Las Vegas, polarizing boxing star, Ryan Garcia has hit the headlines once more – this time in relation to a massive drug testing scandal – providing a positive sample for the banned performance-enhancing drug, ostarine, according to reports.

As per a report tonight from boxing journalist, Dan Rafael, former interim WBC lightweight titleholder, Garcia has tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug, ostarine in a test sample provided to Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA). 

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Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED, ostarine

“BREAKING: Per multiple sources with knowledge of the results, Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned PED ostarine in a VADA test related to the Haney fight,” Rafael posted on his official X account. 

“Garcia positive tests per source with direct knowledge: Failed for ostarine in two urine tests on April 19 & post-fight April 20. April 19 sample also (from VADA letter) “screened positive but was not confirmed for 19-Norandrosterone pending IRMS analysis currently being run.” 

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“Ryan Garcia has 10 days to ask for B sample to be tested at his own expense. So, not only blows weight by 3.2 pounds he also apparently was dirty for a PED and possible two.” 

As mentioned by Rafael, Garcia, a native of Victorville, was the subject of much scrutiny ahead of his grudge bout with Haney last month, having missed weight by 3.2 pounds for their slated championship bout, leaving him ineligible to win spoils with a victory against Haney. 

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And with speculation mounting over the 25-year-old’s mental state and overall well-being heading into the bout, Garcia would turn in a one of the most impressive performances of his young career to date, dropping Haney on three separate occasions en route to a majority decision (114-110, 115-109, 112-112) win. 

In response to reports detailing his apparent failed drug test for the banned substance, ostarine – Garcia posted the following on his official X account.

What are your thoughts on the latest scandal involving boxing star Ryan Garcia?

Video – Floyd Mayweather gets into heated argument with Devin Haney’s dad: ‘Is your fighter undefeated under the lights?’

Floyd Mayweather roasts Bill Haney in argument is your son unbeaten under the lightsFloyd Mayweather and Bill Haney, the father of Devin Haney got into a heated argument following his son’s loss…

Floyd Mayweather roasts Bill Haney in argument is your son unbeaten under the lights

Floyd Mayweather and Bill Haney, the father of Devin Haney got into a heated argument following his son’s loss to Ryan Garcia over the weekend.

Mayweather and Haney were on an Instagram Live, and the undefeated boxer took shots at Haney for his son’s los to Garcia.

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 “I reached out to you to let you know that I don’t have nothing against you, when did you and me go wrong? When did you and me start having beef? Last time I seen you in Miami, we kicked it and had a good time. Now all of a sudden it seems like Bill Haney is my enemy,” Floyd Mayweather said (via Mirror).

Haney quickly fired back at Mayweather after his comments:

“I feel like you’re bull**** based on your actions about everybody that’s been in the town that’s been down with you,” Bill told Mayweather. They doing dirtball bad, ain’t nobody doing real good f****ing with you. You told me about what you’d do with Tank, you seen what I did with my son? When you went to go talk and do the deal, it wasn’t something he felt like he wanted to do. He wanted to be a boss so the deal didn’t happen.”

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Mandatory Credit: Al Bello

The two continued their exchange, as Floyd Mayweather criticized Bill for Haney no longer being undefeated:

“Congratulations on you having an undefeated fighter in the gym, but I am undefeated under the lights. Is your fighter undefeated under the lights? “Bill, I don’t have to have a p***ing contest with you,” Mayweather said.

Haney, meanwhile, was adamant his son would rebound from the loss, and Floyd Mayweather then told him to phone him directly.

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“You know what time it is with me when I see you. The Haney business will be continuing, have I ever needed your help with anything? My son needs me, tomorrow today and every day. We don’t need you for dog s***,” Bill responded.

Devin Haney interested in rematch with Ryan Garcia

Devin Haney suffered a stunning upset loss to Ryan Garcia on Saturday, as he was a sizeable betting favorite.

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It was a surprise loss from Haney, who was dropped multiple times and after the defeat, he is calling for a rematch with Garcia.

Although Haney is calling for a rematch, Garcia will likely not fight at 140lbs anymore, so if the rematch happens, it would have to be up a weight class.