Devin Haney Teased a Return; Move Unconfirmed
Devin Haney hinted at a possible boxing return in August 2024, several months after his controversial bout with Ryan Garcia. His social media tease prompted speculation about timing and opponents, but it did not announce a fight date or confirm a move to another weight class.
What Haney said
After fans questioned his timing, Haney posted, “I gave you all three months,” fueling talk that he could be nearing a return. The message offered no opponent, venue, or contract details. Reports discussing a possible move to welterweight were speculation at that stage; Haney had not publicly confirmed a new division.
The Garcia result
Haney and Garcia fought at super lightweight in April 2024. Garcia won a majority decision in the ring, but the New York State Athletic Commission later changed the result to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for a prohibited substance. The change altered the official record after the bout.
A return remained uncertain
At the time of Haney’s post, possible opponents and a potential rematch with Garcia were topics of discussion rather than confirmed plans. A move up in weight could eventually offer new matchups, but the August tease alone was not evidence that he or his team had chosen a division. The boxing story was simply that Haney signaled he was thinking about returning after a difficult spring.
Sources: talkSPORT on Haney’s August return tease; ESPN on the commission’s ruling and the no-contest result.
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