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American professional boxer Ryan Garcia spoke this week about what lies ahead in the ring, including tournament matchups, potential future opponents, and his publicized rivalry with Devin Haney.
The comments come after Garcia detailed his off-the-ring struggles with addiction, discipline, and self-control in the lead-up to and aftermath of his 2024 bout with Haney.
The 26-year-old is scheduled to face Rolando Romero on May 2 in New York as part of a mini-tournament during Riyadh Season.
If both he and Haney—who faces Jose Ramirez—win that night, they’ll meet again later this year in a rematch promoted by the same organizers.
Ryan Garcia has named in three man hit list as he prepares to return to action against Rolly Romero in May!
— Seconds Out Boxing (@SecondsOutLive) March 24, 2025
✅ Devin Haney
✅ Teofimo Lopez
✅ Boots Ennis
Which fights would you like to see for Garcia? #Boxing pic.twitter.com/YqmzAhXjRn
“Me and Devin (Haney) after (Romero). Rolly, Devin, and on to the next one,” Garcia said during a guest appearance on "Ring Champs" with Akin Reyes and Barak Bess. “They know the plan.
”I’ve already kind of moved on. A lot of people are kind of dragging that on a little bit.”
Garcia emphasized that the rematch against Haney isn’t personal.
“I was in the ring with him, and I beat him. That’s it,” Garcia said. “I don’t feel no way towards it.”
Garcia reiterated that his motivation now comes from within, not the controversy that followed their April 2024 bout.
“This is something that [Riyadh Season] wanted… I got what I wanted,” Garcia said.
Looking ahead to 2026, Garcia said he’s targeting bigger names than Haney's.
“Teofimo Lopez and Boots Ennis,” Garcia said when asked who he wants after this year’s tournament.
Garcia (24-1, 1 NC, 20 KOs) will make his return after a year-long ban to face Romero (16-2, 13 KOs) on May 2, moving up in weight. The 26-year-old hasn’t fought since his win over Devin Haney was ruled a no-contest.
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