Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney to Face Separate Opponents Before Potential October Rematch

Saudi boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh announces plans for Garcia and Haney to fight Isaac Cruz and Jose Ramirez in May, with a rematch tentatively set for later in 2025.

• Ryan Garcia will face Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, while Devin Haney is set to fight Jose Ramirez on a shared fight card in May 2025.
• Turki Alalshikh's announcement outlines a tentative rematch between Garcia and Haney in October 2025, contingent on both fighters winning their May bouts.
• Alalshikh also plans for Teofimo Lopez to face Jaron Ennis on the October card, with winners and losers from the October fights potentially meeting in February 2026.
• Garcia's announcement of his upcoming fight with Cruz has reignited his rivalry with Haney, as he claims Cruz is a tougher opponent than Ramirez.
• Alalshikh's efforts to organize high-profile matchups aim to shift boxing culture towards more frequent contests between top fighters, regardless of prior losses.

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