Devin Haney has reportedly filed a lawsuit to sue Ryan Garcia over his positive drug test for their fight last April in New York. Haney wants punitive damages.
According to Boxing Scene, the lawsuit alleged that Ryan committed “battery, fraud and unjust enrichment.” Haney’s defeat also caused a loss of reputation and future earnings. The loss of reputation could result in Haney losing millions.
It’s pretty clear that Haney isn’t viewed the same by fans after his loss. He was mocked and considered damaged goods, and someone who was never that good to begin with.
It’s unclear whether or not the lawsuit will be successful, or whether it will bring in the kind of money that Haney would have received had he not been hit. In order for Haney to continue to ultimately do well for the rest of his career, he needs to defeat guys of the highest level, and it’s doubtful he can based on that performance.
Haney wants rematch with Ryan: Will he get it?
Interestingly, Haney still wants a rematch despite the lawsuit. It might not work, but we’ll see. Will Ryan fight Haney again after this? There would be a lot of money for Ryan to fight Haney again, but if he fears that he will be sued for various things afterwards, he may be reluctant to do so. If you’re Ryan Garcia, you say, ‘Drop the lawsuit, and I’ll give you a second chance. If not, no second fight.’
This would mean that Haney’s ongoing lawsuit would actually undermine him rather than bring in the riches that a rematch would bring him.
Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) tested positive for a banned substance, Ostarine, after defeating Haney by 12-round majority decision at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The result was later overturned, and the New York State Athletic Commission ruled a no contest, and Ryan was suspended and fined. However, many fans still consider Haney a loser.
Haney’s popularity among many fans on social media has since taken a nosedive from that loss, which sees him as unmasked. If Haney successfully sues Garcia, would he be interested in fighting him again if he thinks he can go to court again if things don’t go his way?
Clown Ryan Garcia’s entire boxing career is being manufactured
when that time came to become a champion, he was scared and deceived. Keep talking punk, but you’ll keep paying for being a drug fraud. 💰#AndStillUndefeated pic.twitter.com/SVIA5fKeLg— Bill Haney (@BillHaney77) September 20, 2024
