The trouble with a Ryan Garcia–Devin Haney clash is that it seems to draw in even those who prefer to watch the drama unfold from the sidelines. Take the latest instance. Canelo Alvarez appears to have been pulled into the mix, even as reports of both Haney and Garcia stepping into the ring with different opponents have taken the boxing world by storm.

The two young fighters gave it their all last year, but what unfolded afterward could rival a Hollywood blockbuster. Through lawsuits and rumors, the two have kicked off the new year with whispers of a much-anticipated rematch, although preconditions may mar its possibilities. On Ryan Garcia’s end, whose suspension ends in April, he seems supremely confident about trouncing Devin Haney once again. Close friend and mentor Canelo Alvarez appears to share similar sentiments. However, the same cannot be said for Haney.

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia: Subtle Shots Fired Between Rivals

Fight Hub TV recently caught up with Ryan Garcia. It’s been over a year since he last stepped into the ring, but he’s now walking into the ‘Pitbull’ zone. Several reports suggest that a stacked card in May might see Garcia face the power of Isaac Cruz, while Devin Haney could potentially square off against Jose Ramirez.

‘KingRy’ has already rubbed salt in the wounds. He proclaimed that his matchup is tougher than the one Haney will face. The anticipation is building. If both Garcia and Haney emerge victorious from their upcoming bouts, there’s a chance that HE Turki Alalshikh and his team could finally arrange a second fight between them by October.

Regarding future developments, Ryan Garcia shared his thoughts on how he believes Devin Haney will perform against Ramirez. “Hopefully that, uh, he’s still sharp, and I get my credit for beating him a second time,” he said.

One reporter asked about Canelo Alvarez’s take on a rematch with Haney. “He said it’s easy,” replied Garcia, adding, “He just told me that it’s easy work that I’m going to beat Devin again.” Garcia later discussed his interactions with HE Turki Alalshikh.

Fight Hub shared footage of the interaction through its Twitter account, which quickly garnered a cheeky response from the ‘champion in recess,’ Devin Haney. “He had to ask Canelo now that he was “clean”… Nelo can’t fight for him, though,” Haney quipped.

Prerequisites and Thoughtful Strategies

For the former undisputed champion, it’s critical that Ryan Garcia agrees to round-the-clock VADA testing. However, this condition seems to have drawn a hesitant response from Garcia, who expressed his suspicions about the anti-doping agency. From his end, Ryan Garcia remains adamant that, for the two of them to even sit down for a discussion, Haney must drop the lawsuit he filed against him last year for fraud, battery, and breach of contract.

A closer review suggests that the measures put in place by the Riyadh Season team appear sound. Both Garcia and Haney have been out of the ring for an extended period. Before they clash again, it makes sense for both fighters to face an opponent as a warm-up. But the bigger question remains: Are ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and ‘Jaguar’ Ramirez meek opponents who will simply allow a clean walkover? What if both Garcia and Haney lose their respective fights? Fans will have to wait and watch as the situation develops in the coming weeks.

What about you? Do you agree with Canelo Alvarez’s assessment of his mentee?