Ryan Garcia has filed a $7.5 million counterclaim against Devin Haney and his father, Bill. This is in reaction to Haney’s lawsuit against Ryan for battery, fraud, and breach of contract.
$7.5M Counterclaim Filed
According to @pugboxing, Ryan’s lawsuit contends that Haney’s complaint is intended to force a rematch with Kingry and hurt him economically.
The former WBC light welterweight champion Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) is suing Garcia due to him testing positive for the PED Ostarine from their fight on April 20th, which Ryan won by a 12-round majority decision.
If Haney’s lawsuit is successful and receives monetary damages, it could change the sport for future fighters who test positive.
Rematch In Jeopardy?
On the downside, Haney’s lawsuit could prevent him from getting a rematch with Garcia, which could bring in more money than his damages. Moreover, the negative backlash from fans over Haney’s decision to sue Ryan is not a positive one for his career. It makes Devin appear litigious.
