Devin Haney says that he met with Turki Al-Shiekh, and he had something “big” for him in 2025. He said that one of them is a rematch with Ryan Garcia, which he says is “cheated”, and it is “personal ” for him. .”
Turki seems to really believe in Haney. He had bought into the hype based on what he did when he was training for years to fight at 135. He was seen as a classic lightweight bully.
When Devin moved up to 140, it fell for him against Ryan, and it was viciously shellacked in a humiliating loss. Haney has been lying low, licking his wounds ever since, and no one has seen him hide or hair until now when he got out of his car.
Haney’s Cryptic Comeback Plan
It’s just one of the big fights Turki has for Haney (31-0, 15 KOs). Haney says he will have “big fights” with his “mates.” However, he is not very detailed about who he considers his “peers”.
We know he can’t afford to fight someone with power now because he was defeated by Kingry last year in his 12 round decision loss. Fighters with power are Devin’s kryptonite. So, he has to fight an old man, or someone who does not have pop in his fists.
“I had a great open workout yesterday. I live the affluence, and I hope to fight there one day,” said Devin Haney via Jay on Xtalking about his London training on Friday. “We are not recognized for all our hard work; We are not rewarded enough.
“It will be great. The great battles will be with me and my peers,” said Haney when asked how his 2025 will be. “His Excellency Turki Al-Shiekh has a plan for me, and I am excited to execute it. It is great.
“It’s 100% personal because he cheated and got caught. So, it’s very personal, and I want to be happy until the fight is done, the rematch,” said Haney when asked about his desire to fight Ryan Garcia in a second time to try to avenge his loss from 2024. “It’s something here for. me.”
“We just saw each other in the hotel. He didn’t say a word. It’s unfinished business like I said,” said Haney about him crossing paths with Ryan Garcia at a hotel in London today. “We can solve it in 2025, and I think we will.”
I just hope Turki doesn’t drop Haney if he gets plowed by Ryan Garcia again in the rematch. I don’t know what Turki sees in him, but a second defeat will be a moment of enlightenment.
