It’s surprising to see how things change over time. Devin Haney suffered three knockdowns before losing the fight by majority decision, only for the result to be changed to a no-contest after Ryan Garcia failed his doping tests. Still, through no fault of his own, Haney had to endure barbs and insults. Incessant doubts haunted his form and style. The only way to set the record straight seemed to be a rematch with Garcia. But a year later, it’s Garcia who appears desperate for a second fight with his archrival.

An embarrassing loss to Rolando “Rolly” Romero and hand surgery kept Ryan Garcia away from action. Meanwhile, Haney’s resurgence, with two back-to-back victories, appears to have turned the tables on Garcia. After trouncing Jose Ramirez at Fatal Fury on May 2, the same card

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