Why was Devin Haney suspended along with Ryan Garcia by the New York State Athletic Commission?

The boxing world is currently in turmoil because of the news of Ryan Garcia‘s suspension. It follows his alleged failure in drug tests for the Devin Haney Fight. Although the Californian initially won by majority decision, the fight is now ruled a “no contest.” The verdict also includes punitive damages. In an X/Twitter post, Garcia had already indicated that he would announce his retirement. In the wake of the latest developments surrounding the doping scandal, new information is emerging. There’s a good chance it will raise some eyebrows.

An overview of the boxing record holder BoxRecThe portal reveals that not only Ryan Garcia, but also Devin Haney from the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). This news could definitely surprise some. After all, Ryan Garcia’s suspension is understandable. But why Devin Haney? The former undisputed lightweight champion has also hinted that he will be out of the ring for some time. There are hints that both boxers could return for a rematch once “KingRy” has served his suspension. Let’s look at the reasons behind “The Dream’s shocking status.”

Under the Radar: A Surprising Revelation About Devin Haney’s Status

“Suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission,“, reads the caption, towering over Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s file and photo. It appears that Devin Haney’s indefinite suspension has been in effect since April 20, the day he suffered his first career loss to Ryan Garcia (according to the earlier ruling).

In one of his episodes, YT Boxing News Channel ‘BOXINGEGO’ curiously showed a ‘BoxRec’ screenshot that showed that the suspension in Ryan Garcia’s case was to last until April 27. Of course, it also shows that after the final verdict on his involvement in the doping controversy, “suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission.“

An article on premierboxingvault outlines the main reason why authorities took such action in the Devin Haney case. Essentially, it seems that the NYSAC made the decision to suspend “The Dream” for medical reasons. According to reports, the former undisputed lightweight champion, who was knocked down three times in his fight against Ryan Garcia, had sustained injuries.

Many fans may remember that there was talk that the fight should have been stopped instead of going the full distance. There is also a clip of Ryan Garcia discussing with Devin Haney’s father and trainer Bill Haney whether the fight should be stopped. Since the suspension was for medical reasons, fans can hope that the fight will be stopped as soon as possible.

The dreamy dilemma

Some followers may now be eagerly watching what happens next. Devin Haney wrote: “I’ll be back in a year. I’ve already had all the belts. From now on I’ll fight in the weight class of my choice and no longer in weight classes.“So what happens to the fight against Sandor Martin? With Matchroom, who represent him, not participating in the competition, the title defense now hangs in the balance. However, Bob Arum seems to be hoping that reason prevails and “The Dream” joins the dance with the Spanish challenger.

Otherwise, a title unification with Teofimo Lopez also sounds good. Both light welterweight champions already have a score to settle. In fact, the rematch, as Devin Haney’s father Bill Haney called it, could, who knows, become a decent source of money.

What is your opinion on Devin Haney’s future course of action? Should he take a break for a while or move on to the next fight?