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Ward says Haney still needs a rematch with Garcia

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Image: Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney 2 Is A Fight That Is No Longer In Demand 

Ward says the most critical fight for Haney is his next meeting with Ryan Garcia.

“I think this is a fight he has to take,” Ward told The Ring. “You’re right that from a legacy standpoint, no one can say anything. I think it will make him a much better warrior because he’ll be able to deal with his personal demons.”

Haney and Garcia first fought in April 2024. Garcia scored three knockdowns and received a majority decision, but the result was later changed to a no-contest after failing drug tests. Garcia was also overweight and ineligible to win Haney’s WBC 140-pound title.

Since then, the rivalry has remained unfinished. A second fight was discussed after both fights appeared on the same May 2025 card in Times Square, but Garcia’s loss to Rolando Romero scuppered those plans.

Ward also said Garcia looked hazardous again after his last win, which only increases the demand for a second meeting.

“Ryan Garcia looked amazing in his last fight,” Ward said. “The hands are still quick and the power is still there. This fight sells itself. I think it’s a fight both of them should have right now.”

It’s effortless for a retired fighter to tell an busy fighter to “just take the fight.” Ward doesn’t have to face the 2026 reality of pay-per-view splits, Allegiant Stadium seat fees or the massive legal and medical problems that arose after the first fight.

Andre Ward is not at the negotiating table and he’s certainly not the one putting his health or legacy on the line. Boxing is a business and Ryan has no obligation to enter into a deal that he feels underestimates his drawing power just because an elder statesman representing the sport thinks it is good for his soul.

Ryan had just dominated Mario Barrios in February to become the WBC welterweight champion. He has his own lane now and probably has more commercial clout than Haney. If Haney’s camp tries to stick to a 50/50 split or take the lion’s share, Ryan has every right to leave.

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Fans are telling Keyshawn Davis to transfer after meeting Lamont Roach

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Image: Fans Tell Keyshawn Davis To Move Up After Lamont Roach Meeting

At one point Floyd Schofield Jr. he encouraged a duel between them.

“But fuck this boy. Fuck him right here. Can we get it in 2026? 2027?”

The clip quickly spread across social media, but many fans focused less on the possibility of a fight and more on Davis’ size.

Several commentators argued that Keyshawn had outgrown the lower weight classes and should compete at welterweight rather than discussing fights against naturally smaller opponents.

“This guy shouldn’t be fighting anything lower than 147, lol.”

“Keyshawn should have had a low score of 147.”

“Keyshawn looks much bigger than Roach. 147-154 Keyshawn. Leave the lower weight classes alone.”

Others pointed to Davis’ recent weight issues as evidence that the upward move is overdue.

“And you all wondered why this weight tyrant couldn’t gain weight many times over.”

“Why don’t these fighters want to fight in the right weight class?”

The comments reflect a growing view among some fans that Davis’ future may be at welterweight. The former lightweight had failed to make weight in two of his last three fights, and many observers believed the size difference between him and Roach was evident in ring footage.

While talk of a future fight has generated interest, most of the discussion has focused on whether Davis should target bigger opponents instead.

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Gervonta Davis offered a speedy track to another world title on one condition

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Gervonta Davis offered fast track to another world title under one condition

Gervonta Davis got a fresh chance to win the world title.

Davis has not fought since then his controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025with legal issues outside the ring preventing “Tank” from acting for an extended period of time.

He was stripped of his WBA lightweight title and named champion on hiatus, but reports in recent weeks suggest the 31-year-old will return to competition at some stage later this year. probation violation announced last week may change that.

If he returns in 2026, he has been ordered to face WBA number one contender Floyd Schofield, but now another world champion has revealed he would be willing to face ‘Tank’.

The fighter in question is O’Shaquie Foster, who defended his WBC super featherweight title on Saturday with a majority decision victory over Ray Ford.

He spoke at the post-fight press conferenceFoster shared his thoughts on a possible matchup with Davis.

“I would love this fight. I would definitely take this fight in a heartbeat.”

“Tank” has not fought at super featherweight since his October 2020 knockout victory over Leo Santa Cruz. he has said in the past that he would be confident of getting back down to his more natural 130 pounds, but the years that have passed since then may have made that a much more difficult task. If he can do it again, the 31-year-old could quickly win the WBC belt.

In addition to calling up Davis, Foster also discussed several other possible options.

“Shakur, Lamont, whoever. Hitchins is already on the run, so I can’t get him. Whoever they send at me, whoever they put in front of me, I’m going to take them down until they say I’m number one.”

The super featherweight champion had a heated confrontation with Shakur Stevenson following his victory over Ford, which perhaps made the next fight more realistic than a clash with Davis, who has also been linked to fighting Stevenson multiple times over the years.

Foster seems keen on moving up, so he could face Davis at lightweight in the future.

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Hearn has a contingency plan if Dmitry Bivol goes elsewhere

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Image: Hearn Already Has A Backup Plan If Dmitry Bivol Goes Elsewhere

Discussing the situation, Hearn confirmed Smith’s position as the mandatory challenger for the WBO title.

“Now he has been ordered to fight Callum Smith. People are talking about Beterbiev 3 or Benavidez, but Callum has to get his chance, so we will see what happens,” Hearn said on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel.

“We will talk to Dmitry, Vadim and the team. If he decides to fight Beterbiev or Benavidez again, Callum Smith versus Buatsi will fight for the world title, which would be a massive fight.

Hearn stopped miniature of presenting Smith as Bivol’s clear next opponent. Instead, he immediately discussed alternative scenarios and openly outlined a contingency plan involving Smith and Joshua Buatsi if Bivol decided to take a bigger fight elsewhere.

Typically, a promoter with a mandatory challenger will bang the drum, demand a fight, and try to corner the champion. Instead, Hearn immediately changes his mind to: “Well, if he doesn’t want it, we’ll just have this gigantic fight in the country for the vacant belt.”

This shows zero confidence that Bivol will actually take the fight to Callum Smith and honestly why would he? Bivol just returned to form against Eifert and wants those gigantic legacy nights against Benavidez or a Beterbiev trilogy. Hearn probably knows this, so instead of fighting the current, he’s already building a bridge in case Bivol inevitably loses the WBO belt.

Matchroom wins either way. If Smith gets Bivol, great. If Bivol leaves, Hearn will be given a massive stadium-level hit in the UK with Smith vs Buatsi 2 without having to share the pie with outside promoters.

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