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Haney Welcomes Garcia Rematch After Callout, Demands VADA Testing

Anti-doping terms top the agenda given Garcia’s 2024 Ostarine case.

Overview

  • Devin Haney called a unification with Ryan Garcia “the biggest fight in boxing,” signaling readiness to negotiate.
  • Fresh off his Feb. 21 WBC welterweight title win over Mario Barrios, Garcia told Haney on X he would “erase” him and pushed to start talks.
  • Haney replied by urging the start of VADA testing, placing anti-doping protocols as a condition for making the bout.
  • Their 2024 meeting was ruled a no contest after Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, resulting in a suspension and fines.
  • Garcia’s post celebrating cousin Jacob Herrera’s disputed amateur win over Sean Haney prompted renewed fan criticism tied to the doping episode.