Ryan Garcia claims Devin Haney suffers from ‘left hook syndrome’ after getting sued for battery

Ryan Garcia fires back at Devin Haney, claiming he has 'left hook syndrome' after getting sued for battery.

Ryan Garcia claims Devin Haney suffers from ‘left hook syndrome’ after getting sued for battery

Ryan Garcia fires back at Devin Haney, claiming he has 'left hook syndrome' (via X)

Devin Haney filed a lawsuit against Ryan Garcia on Friday in New York. The undefeated boxer is seeking damages for battery, fraud, and breach of contract. This was in connection with Garcia’s doping violation after their April title fight in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia knocked down Haney three times in a major upset decision victory.

But the result was later changed to a no contest after Ryan Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. He received a one-year suspension and a fine exceeding $1.2 million after settling with the Athletic Commission. ‘King Ry’ has now taken to his Instagram to clap back for getting sued by the ‘Dream.’

I’m being sued for doing my Job. This fight has been a Netflix documentary but this right here is the finale. Your honor he simply struggles with left hook syndrome.

Ryan Garcia via Instagram

Haney is now seeking unspecified damages, claiming that Garcia committed battery because ‘his contest was limited to a boxing bout held fairly and under the rules.’ The 25-year-old boxer accused Garcia of committing fraud, claiming he ‘tried to make weight and failed.’ Garcia weighed in at 143.2 pounds for a fight scheduled at 140 for Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title.

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The fight only took place after Haney agreed to a deal following the weigh-in. With Garcia ineligible to win the title. The 26-year-old later asserted that he intentionally missed weight. Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) can seek reinstatement in April. Meanwhile, Haney (31-0, 15 KOs, 1 No-Contest) currently has no scheduled fights and has not competed since their bout.

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Ryan Garcia reflects on his fight against Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia reflected on his dominant win against Devin Haney. Despite the victory, there was much more buzz outside the ring than in it. The lawsuit heightened tensions between the two fighters, drawing much attention to the spectacle altogether.

Ryan Garcia throws another sly jibe at Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia throws another sly jibe at Devin Haney (Image via Imago)

Despite not adhering to the clause, Haney was destroyed in the fight. Looking ahead, Garcia plans to fight the lawsuit handed to him as he aims to bring more intensity to his future matches. In an interview with Patrick Bet-David on the PBD podcast on YouTube, the American boxer discussed his fight against Haney.

I barely tried bro. I was drinking every day. The day of the fight, I drank a Blue Moon. I was chilling bro.

Ryan Garcia via PBD Podcast on YouTube
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As both fighters navigate their respective challenges, the anticipation for a potential rematch grows. Fans eagerly await updates on the lawsuit and the implications for the fighter’s career. All the signs point to a rematch in 2025 when Garcia returns from suspension. Garcia’s promoter joining hands with Riyadh Season means it might even happen in Saudi Arabia.