Haney Stops Garcia Lawsuit – Says He Didn’t Want It

Haney Reacts

“I would say that my team was [behind the lawsuit]. That wasn’t something [I wanted]. I’m a fighter — I want to get it back in the ring. I want to get it back in blood, and that was my mindset from the start to the end. I’ve always wanted to do a rematch. It was a f***ed-up situation for me and my team, because we got the short end of the stick.

“There was a guy that cheated and I was getting all the flack. I missed out on a lot of money, I missed out on a lot of opportunities for a guy who cheated me. But I wouldn’t have wanted to do it like that [sue Garcia], which I didn’t end up doing it like that. I didn’t go down that route. I said, ‘Listen, let’s fight. Forget that, forget any lawsuit, forget anything. Let’s settle it in the ring.’ That’s when we were scheduled to fight,” Haney said 

The Consequences

Haney’s decision to drop the lawsuit is a step toward rebuilding his image. The lawsuit had become a major distraction, keeping the narrative focused on his most controversial performance rather than his future. This move allows him to reassert control over his career narrative, put the Garcia saga behind him, and fully concentrate on the significant fights that remain available.

While dropping the suit benefits Haney’s image, the initial legal action may be justified. Haney was not simply beaten; he was defeated by an illegal competitor, causing him to be floored three times. The lawsuit was a necessary step to recover millions in potential lost earnings. Dropping the lawsuit, regardless of his stated intent, means Haney forfeits any potential financial compensation.