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Ryan Garcia Sends a Message to Devin Haney After Saturday's Fight

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Nov 23, 2025 12:06 PM ET

Highlights:

Ring IV delivers a strong night with major implications
Post-fight reactions spark renewed interest in a familiar storyline
Future matchups at welterweight could shift the division

The Ring IV card delivered steady action from start to finish, offering a mix of styles and momentum shifts rather than a single breakout performance. Still, Devin Haney’s win over Brian Norman Jr. marked a clear step up from his previous outing against Jose Ramirez. Where that fight raised questions about pace, sharpness, and urgency, this one showed a more assertive version of Haney. He hurt, dropped, and bloodied Norman in Round 2, displaying the kind of early command and clean execution that had been missing in his last appearance.

It didn’t take long for a familiar name to respond. After the final bell, Ryan Garcia went to X and wrote:
'Congratulations Devin, great performance — Let’s the stars align'
A short message, but loaded with meaning. Respectful enough to acknowledge the win, pointed enough to signal interest in revisiting their rivalry. Garcia’s post made it clear that, with the right timing, a rematch isn’t far-fetched at all.

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Garcia, however, has his own high-stakes assignment approaching. He recently announced he’ll face Mario Barrios on February 21 for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title — a critical opportunity to claim a major belt and establish himself fully at 147.

Congratulations Devin, great performance

Let’s the stars align ✨
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) November 23, 2025

If Garcia succeeds, and if Golden Boy Promotions is willing to move the pieces into place, a Haney vs Garcia rematch instantly becomes one of the most meaningful fights available at welterweight. Both would hold titles. Both would have momentum. And both would have plenty to settle.

If everything aligns, Garcia’s message might be more than a reaction — it might be the first spark of a long-awaited second chapter.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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