Devin Haney says Ryan Garcia is a bad role model for younger generations

Devin Haney, 140-pound champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), expressed that Ryan García has become a bad example for the younger generations after publicly admitting that he smoked marijuana and drank alcohol on his social media.

In an interview on ESPN’s Now or Never program, Haney indicated that García can do whatever he wants with his life, but does not agree with him spreading that message knowing that there are many children who follow him and admire.

“Ryan has been up to a lot of mischief lately. And listen, first, he has simply been a poor role model for the younger generation. He’s talking about drinking and smoking and doing things that you know, whatever you do behind closed doors, that’s you. He’s older and can do whatever he wants, I have no problem with that, more power to him. But there are many little children who see us, the younger generations who see us and are the ones who admire us,” he said.

“Why spread this message and why not spread a positive message? I grew up watching Mayweather and seeing how disciplined he was, how he said he didn’t smoke or drink, how he would go to the club and then run home. I grew up watching that and being inspired by it. So Ryan, why are you setting that kind of example for the younger generations? And what about these are antics and you are doing it or not, I just don’t like it and it became a personal thing for me now,” he added.

It should be noted that after the press conference in New York, the Californian’s behavior has been erratic. Ryan Garcia He admitted that he was high on a live stream and that he smoked marijuana and drank like anyone else, which generated a great stir on their social networks.

At first it was thought to be a publicity tactic to promote the fight with Devin Haneybut his fans, sports experts and ex-wife Drea Celin have shown concern for the Californian’s mental health, although he himself assures that he is well and prepared for the most important duel of his career.

The fight between Ryan García and Devin Haney is hanging by a thread the recent controversies of the Californian fighter and many believe that he will not enter the ring, but King Ry promised on social networks that he will fully concentrate in the gym in these last five weeks because he takes the duel with the American champion seriously. In fact, his promoter Óscar de la Hoya confirmed that García was training with Derrick James and that he will not abandon the confrontation.

Ryan Garcia, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport against Gervonta Davis in 2023 and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.

For his part, Devin Haney, also 24 years old, became the undisputed 135-pound champion and decided to move up to 140 pounds to add a new belt against Regis Prograis last December. The American He has an undefeated record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout.

Keep reading:
· Óscar de la Hoya assures that Ryan García is training and will face Devin Haney on April 20
· Devin Haney’s father on Ryan García’s behavior: “He should be in a mental hospital”
· Ryan García promises to focus on the fight with Devin Haney and will only talk about boxing on social networks