Ryan Garcia has big plans for his boxing career after his upcoming fight with Rolly Romero in May. The young fighter shared his future fight plans during a recent interview.
Garcia's last bout against Devin Haney in April 2024 ended in controversy. Though Garcia won on points, the result was changed to a no-contest after he failed a post-fight drug test. This led to a one-year suspension for Garcia.
Now, as he prepares for his return against Rolly Romero, Garcia's looking ahead to some big names in the sport. During an interview on Ring Champs With Ak & Barak, Garcia laid out his plans for future fights.
First on his list is Teofimo Lopez, the current WBO super-lightweight champion. Lopez will defend his title against Arnold Barboza on the same card as Garcia's return fight.
Next, Garcia wants to face Boots Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion. Ennis is set for a unification bout with WBA welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis next month.
Garcia also wants a rematch with Devin Haney, likely at 147lbs. He's confident about the outcome, stating:
"I'll beat him again. That's why I did it so easily. We'll fight again. I ain't going to lose."
Garcia mentioned that this rematch is something Turki Al-Sheikh wants to see happen. Haney will face Jose Ramirez on the same bill as Garcia and Lopez.
Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter has weighed in on Garcia's future, though his exact prediction wasn't specified in the given information.
Garcia's ambitious plans show he's eager to take on top-level competition and prove himself in the ring once again. How these fights play out will depend on the results of his upcoming bout with Romero and the performances of his potential future opponents.
