Welterweight star Ryan Garcia has confirmed the drug testing firms he’ll use for the Devin Haney rematch.
Garcia, 24-1, 20 KOs, made his declaration at a current exercise to advertise his conflict in Instances Sq., New York, in opposition to Rolly Romero.
‘King Ry’ will make use of VADA after signing up for this system a number of months in the past, a stipulation of Haney and his crew for combat two.
USADA will now be added to strengthen the procedures.
The pair have been at struggle over their controversial April 2024 contest. Haney misplaced through majority choice after being dropped a number of instances within the first combat at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, shedding his undefeated report. The New York State Athletic Fee then scrubbed off Garcia’s win when he examined constructive for performance-enhancing drug ostarine.
Garcia served a one-year NYSAC suspension, which runs out this week. On the identical time, Haney launched authorized motion for unspecified damages as he alleged Garcia had dedicated battery for competing with banned substances in his system.
He dropped proceedings after a tentative settlement of Haney’s lawsuit, which hinged on a monetary reward. The second battle was by no means a certainty till Turki Alalshikh stepped in and provided the pair a two-fight deal for the return.
The Garcia vs. Haney rematch [at welterweight after Haney dropped the WBC super lightweight title and moved up] is on for October if Ryan beats Romero [16-2, 13 KOs] for the WBA welterweight world title on Could 2 and Devin overcomes Jose Ramirez on the identical card.
Garcia will now permit VADA to supervise his testing procedures alongside USADA earlier than and after the bout.
“I need the Devin Haney rematch 100%. I want it. I’m going to do it for USADA [United States Anti-Doping Agency] this time [with VADA]. I need the Devin Haney rematch so dangerous. I actually need it,” he emphasised.
On Haney’s choice to sue him and his father Invoice’s subsequent badgering on social media, Garcia added, “There’s some private dangerous blood there, however it’s not going to overrule me.
“It’s acquired some further oomph in there, you recognize, if you’re combating and put it on him much more. You then acquired Invoice’s [Haney] loopy antics, and he’s always speaking nonstop, and that makes me need to put a whooping in somewhat bit extra.
“This is a chance to do it once more, and I feel after that, I’ll put a stamp on that and transfer ahead.”
Garcia vs Romero card and knowledge
Haney [31-0, 15 KOs] faces Ramirez [29-2, 18 KOs], and Teofimo Lopez [21-1, 13 KOs] completes the cardboard in a compulsory protection of his WBO tremendous light-weight title. Lopez trades blows with Arnold Barboza Jr. [32-0, 11 KOs] after his unanimous choice win over Steve Claggett.
New York venue and Pay Per View
New York’s iconic Instances Sq. will probably be reworked right into a world-class boxing venue, internet hosting a few of the largest fighters within the sport.
Simply 24 hours in a while Saturday, Could 3, world celebrity Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez [62-2-2, 39 KOs] makes his debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, going through off in opposition to the undefeated tremendous middleweight champion William Scull [23-0, 9 KOs] on the ANB Area.
The whole lot of the cardboard options 4 present and former world champions — Canelo, Scull, Jaime Munguía, and WBC cruiserweight ruler Badou Jack in a title combat in opposition to Noel Mikaelian.
The published will probably be accessible worldwide completely on DAZN PPV over the Cinco de Mayo weekend, collectively for less than $90 [pricing varies by market].
Occasions will be bought individually for $59.99.
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