Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are set to fight on the same card this Friday in Times Square. The event, called "Fatal Fury: City of Wolves," puts the rivals in separate bouts that could lead to a rematch down the line.
Garcia will face Rolly Romero for the WBA Welterweight title in the main event. Haney takes on Jose Ramirez in the co-main event. These fights come a year after their controversial first meeting.
Last time, Garcia beat Haney, but the result got changed to a No-Contest. Garcia failed to make weight and later tested positive for Ostarine. This led to a one-year suspension and a big fine from the New York State Athletic Commission.
The bad blood between them boiled over at the press conference. Garcia and Haney traded insults, reigniting their feud.
Garcia said:
"They were talking about my physique before. Same stuff. Still got their a-es whooped."
Haney fired back:
"You got off that Ostarine, and now you don't even sound the same. Your muscles are gone, your voice is gone-you've got titties now!"
The tension spread to their teams. Bill Haney, Devin's dad and trainer, got into a heated exchange with Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia's promoter. Security had to step in to keep them apart.
Mike Tyson weighed in on the situation. The boxing legend said Haney has every right to be upset. He also shared his thoughts on steroids in boxing:
"Steroids don't make you a better fighter-they just make you stronger."
Garcia hinted at wanting another shot at Haney, saying: "It felt sweet last time. We've got to do it again."
If both fighters win on Friday, the path to a rematch will be wide open. Given the bad blood between them, round two could be even more explosive than the first.
