It is reported that Ryan Garcia will fight in an exhibition match against Jaber Zayani in Dubai in January, which should be considered a smart way to avoid his one-year suspension. There’s no word on how big of a paycheck Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will get for the show, but it should be sweet enough for him to sign.
Zayani, 34, (18-0, 11 KOs) is a French-born lightweight. His fights have gone under fans.
Ryan Finds A Way Around Suspension
We knew that Ryan would find a way to deal with his one-year suspension handed down by the New York State Athletic Commission. Boxing is a global sport, and there is no way any State Commission can keep a popular fighter like Ryan from getting steady work to keep bringing in millions by the truckload. He is very popular.
Since it is a show, the Commissions have no power to intervene. It’s not based on Ryan’s record, and it’s played outside the US in Dubai. Devin Haney is not too happy about the news of Ryan Garcia’s showdown because he sued him for their fight last April.
Last weekend, Ryan’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, told the media that there would be There is NO rematch with Haney. They want a fight with Teofimo Lopez after his suspension expires on April 20. If this is a permanent rejection of a rematch with Haney, that’s bad luck for him and Bill. You have to believe that the case has to do with Ryan’s stance on not giving Devin a second fight.
With the money Haney could have made in the rematch with Ryan, they could have moved into the match Platinum Triangle in Los Angeles and bought a beautiful mansion in one of these high-end areas:
– Beverly Hills
– Bel Air
– Holmby Hills: *Where Diddy lives
If Ryan was going to beat Haney in the ring and make a nice coin, you can imagine what he and his father, Bill Haney, would be like. green with envy.
It’s not yet known when Haney will return to the ring, but based on a photo he posted on Instagram, it could be soon. Haney looks like he weighs in at 165, and it won’t be easy for him to drop down to 140 if he chooses to return to that division.
Ryan’s is currently suspended until April 20, 2025. The New York State Athletic Commission issued the suspension after Ryan tested positive for the PED Ostarine after his win over Haney.
🚨 Ryan Garcia Returns! Exhibition Game vs. Unbeaten Jaber Zayani (18-0) Scheduled for January 2025 ‼️🔥 #Boxing #RyanGarcia pic.twitter.com/rVGfiQVlmn
– Ringside Promotion (@Ringsidepromo) November 4, 2024
