Ryan Garcia’s one-year suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has reportedly been backdated to his last fight on April 20th, 2024, when he fought Devin Haney.
Fan Reactions and the “Slap on the Wrist”
This means Ryan Garcia could be back in the ring ten months from now and be eligible to reapply for a license to fight by April 20th, 2025. Ryan’s being back a little bit earlier due to the backdated ban is good for his career, for boxing, and potentially for Haney if he’s the lucky one who faces the cash cow next.
Fans on social media are in an uproar over this, seeing it as the New York Commission giving rising star Ryan Garcia a slap on the wrist with their year suspension.
Critics view the backdating as the New York Commission showing leniency to Ryan and are livid about it. Many of them want Ryan to be banned for two years to live.
The fans want Garcia to receive a suspension that would start at the time of the New York Commission’s meeting on Thursday, which would make it a full twelve months, and what have Ryan out of commission for a full 14 months, given that his fight with Haney was in April.
Being able to fight in April rather than June next year doesn’t mean a lot, as it’s not as if he would be impacted more by having to wait a little longer to fight.
Whether fans want to admit it or not, Ryan is among the most popular fighters in the United States, and it’s not a good thing for the sport to have him out of action for a year or more due to the financial impact it has.
Haney’s Conflicting Stance
Haney feels that Ryan should have been given a longer ban. However, it’s unclear how that would help Haney because he wouldn’t have a chance to avenge his loss and get a big payday.
It’s unclear if Haney has thought this through in his head because he doesn’t come out ahead if Ryan is given a longer ban. There’s no win for Haney if Ryan, the money guy, is banned for over a year.
Devin needs the rematch with Ryan to help his career. He’s not likely to enjoy that kind of money fighting the sharks at 147 if that’s where he plans on campaigning now. Haney’s chances of enjoying success at welterweight are slim because he lacks the power and punch resistance to swim with sharks like Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Brian Norman Jr.
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