“This is for all Muslims,” Ryan Garcia accused of disrespecting Islam religion by rival Devin Haney ahead of boxing match
Devin Haney promises to represent all Muslim people after Ryan Garcia's alleged comments on Islam.
Follow Us
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia (image credit- Boxing News 24, Boxing Scene)
Devin Haney had some harsh words for Ryan Garcia recently during an interview with Ariel Helwani. Furthermore, Haney vowed to make him an example for his opponent when they collided in the ring on April 20. The undefeated WBC super-lightweight champion stated that he had heard rumors that ‘KingRy’ had made inflammatory remarks about Islam. While Garcia and Haney are amateur boxing rivals, it appears that Garcia crossed a line by doing this.
Haney went on to say that his fight with Garcia has now become very personal and that he is determined to make him regret his comments. Furthermore, Devin Haney also stated that he will represent his religion when he enters the ring.
He knows what he said; he knows who he said it to… Now I have to make an example of him. This is bigger than me; this is for Allah; this is for all the Muslims around the world.Devin Haney via The MMA Hour
The dream stated that he heard what ‘KingRy’ said through a trusted source. Furthermore, Haney revealed that Garcia commented on Islam very recently. We’ll have to wait and see what happens during the fight, especially as Haney takes the fight to heart and seems more emotionally invested due to Garcia’s comments.
They both have prior wins and competed within one week of each other in December of last year. Hence, they would both have the same amount of preparation time for their highly anticipated bout in April. It is also worth noting that this is the seventh time they have fought since they fought six times as amateur boxers.
Rya Garcia responds to Devin Haney’s claims about Garcia’s comment
The amateur rivals have been going back-and-forth ahead of their fight, but it has now become personal for Haney. Furthermore, while Haney claimed that Garcia made comments about his religion, Garcia revealed his side of the story. As such, Garcia also appeared at the MMA Hour and told Helwani about his comments.
Hence, Garcia claimed that he wished Haney a ‘Merry Christmas’ which Haney took umbrage with. According to Garcia, Haney then told him that the phrase was offensive to his religious beliefs, which Garcia found ridiculous.
Garcia then called Haney an idiot and revealed that he believes in Jesus Christ but had no religious convictions. Furthermore, Garcia stated that he does not hate any religion and mentioned that his photographer is a ‘dope Muslim’.
In case you missed it!
Stay Updated!
Abhijay Roy
(551 Articles Published)