Ex-UFC Star Agrees Devin Haney Was Right About Ryan Garcia After His Comeback Loss

Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia

The biggest news in the boxing community broke when Ryan Garcia failed to live up to his own hype and the expectations set by his comeback. Known for his explosive speed and knockout power, Garcia was widely expected to defeat Rolly Romero, but the outcome shocked fans, and he lost in devastating fashion. The result sparked reactions across the combat sports world, including former UFC star Derek Brunson, who expressed frustration.

Brunson even hinted that Devin Haney may have been right in questioning Garcia’s strength and legitimacy when it comes to fighting clean. Following the announcement of his suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancement drugs after defeating Devin Haney, the comeback tale was supposed to be. Still, instead, it became one of great scandal and controversy, as fans and competitors alike were left wondering whether the win was legit.

With Garcia’s history of polarizing remarks, unorthodox behavior, and now failed testing, many felt no sympathy for the fallen celebrity. Reactions were immediate, with Derek Brunson commenting, “Maybe Ryan Garcia was right about Ryan Garcia.”

“Maybe Devin Haney was right about Ryan Garcia. Give me that Garcia v Haney asap so we can see ! 🤔 “

The statement inspired renewed calls for Garcia vs. Haney 2 to once and for all determine who is better. No one knows whether Garcia will recover from this latest setback. However, one thing is clear: the world is still watching, and the question echoes louder than ever.

Ryan Garcia Admits His Game Wasn’t At Top Against Rolly Romero

Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero

Following the loss, Ryan Garcia reflected on his performance and admitted it was far from his best. He praised Rolly Romero for landing powerful shots, including one early in the second round that set the tone. Garcia said he didn’t feel right from the start, lacking stability and sharpness in his movements. He attributed his off-night partly to the mental toll of a year-long absence from the ring.

Despite the disappointment, he saw some personal growth in simply returning with a clearer mindset. Although he made it clear that the way he fought fell short of his own standards. Indeed, it will be interesting to see whether Garcia can bounce back and silence the critics by securing a rematch against Haney.

Questions are now swirling about his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. Meanwhile, a potential showdown with Haney could be Garcia’s chance at redemption and to prove that he still belongs among boxing’s elite.