A rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is fast becoming one of the biggest fights in the sport of boxing, with the fact that both men now hold welterweight world titles only adding to the allure of the second instalment of their fierce rivalry. In anticipation, Tim Bradley has reversed his prediction for the proposed contest.<\/p>\n
Haney and Garcia first collided in April 2024, and Garcia looked to have secured a career-best win while simultaneously handing Haney the first defeat of his career.<\/p>\n
However, the result of the bout \u2013 a majority decision in Garcia\u2019s favour \u2013 was later overturned when he tested positive for a performance enhancing drug during<\/a>, with the official outcome of the clash becoming a no-contest.<\/p>\n Both men have since moved up to the welterweight division and earned a world title, with Haney holding the WBO strap and Garcia in possession of the WBC crown.<\/p>\n A rematch between the duo would not only settle one of the most intense rivalries of recent times, but also a unify belts in a standout division.<\/p>\n When discussing the bout back in November,<\/a> two-division world champion Tim Bradley spoke with confidence, suggesting that the demons and the mental impact of their initial encounter would mean a Garcia win.<\/p>\n \u201cJust as well as Devin did a great job, I still see a little residue, it\u2019s still there. It could be a part of his strategy, defence first, I get it.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the back end of the fight, he was winning easily, he didn\u2019t want to take too many chances, he didn\u2019t want to open himself up, but I saw Norman marching forward, letting his hands go and there was less and less activity from Devin \u2013 I can\u2019t ignore that.<\/p>\n \u201cIt could be by design, maybe not. I\u2019m just saying, Garcia has his number.\u201d<\/p>\n