Former two-division world champion Devin Haney responded to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman on Monday, insisting the sanctioning body was never the target of his criticism while using the exchange to renew his attack on Ryan Garcia over drug testing.
The back-and-forth began after Sulaiman questioned why Haney was bringing the WBC into his dispute. Haney replied that he believed it was common knowledge his VADA test results were routinely submitted to the WBC.
My problems aren’t with the WBC this is knowledge to me that all my VADA testing were being uploaded to the WBC. In which all my VADA testing were being paid outta pocket by me to try to change the sport of boxing & make it much safer.
Ryan is running from the fact that VADA is… https://t.co/5Pe4Uallac
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) July 13, 2026
Haney’s response shifts the focus back to Ryan, arguing that he has voluntarily paid for year-round VADA testing himself rather than relying only on testing required for individual fights. He presented that as evidence of his commitment to stricter anti-doping standards and a safer sport.
The exchange is the latest chapter in the continuing feud between Haney and Ryan, whose rivalry has increasingly centered on drug-testing protocols since their 2024 fight. Haney has repeatedly argued that year-round VADA enrollment should become the standard for elite fighters, while Garcia has rejected Haney’s criticisms and questioned his motives.
This post is less about correcting Sulaiman than it is about keeping the pressure on Garcia.
By saying that he personally funded year-round VADA testing, Haney is trying to strengthen his position in the public debate over anti-doping. His accusation that Ryan is “running” from VADA keeps the testing issue alive as long as the two remain linked in the public eye.
Another fight remains uncertain, but Haney has made drug testing a central part of his campaign against Ryan, and Monday’s response shows he has no intention of letting the issue fade.
Tim Compton is a boxing journalist and contributor to Boxing247.com who has covered the international fight landscape since 2019. He reports on major developments, champions, and rising prospects with a focus on accuracy, sourcing, and analytical clarity.
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Last Updated on 2026/07/13 at 6:30 PM