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RYAN GARCIA: DEVIN HANEY WILL 'RUN THE WHOLE FIGHT' AGAINST ROLLY

Ryan Garcia questions Devin Haney's chances against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero, claiming Haney's holding tactics won't work. Garcia suggests Haney is avoiding Rolly's power.

Ryan Garcia: Devin Haney Will 'Run the Whole Fight' Against Rolly
Rolly’s Power Means Devin Must Run

Ryan Garcia doesn't think Devin Haney will beat WBA titleholder Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero if Haney fights as cautiously as he did against Jose Ramirez.

Haney and his father, Bill, have been pushing for a fight against Rolly since Haney took the WBO belt from Norman Jr. on November 22nd.

Ryan believes Haney will spend the fight running. He might be right, as Rolly packs too much power for Haney to get away with holding ten-plus times a round, as he did in his win against Brian Norman Jr.

The idea is likely to grab Romero's WBA belt, giving them more to negotiate with Kingry for a bigger cut of the money.

I doubt two belts will get Haney a bigger piece against Ryan, who is more popular. Bill must think it's worth a shot, but if Rolly knocks Haney out, Bill will regret pushing for this fight and get laughed at by fans.

Honestly, Haney didn't look great in his decision win over Norman Jr. That fight was tough to watch because of all the holding Haney did. Both fighters were bad. Norman Jr. didn't want to risk getting dropped again after an early knockdown, and Haney just kept holding, not really fighting like someone confident in their ability to take a punch.

If I were Devin's dad, I wouldn't even consider him fighting Rolly. Rolly hits way too hard. Haney should wait and see what happens with Ryan's fight against WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios on February 21, 2026.

Garcia will probably win, and Devin can fight him after. If Garcia loses, that is a problem. Things could still be okay if Garcia doesn't disappear for a year or test positive for PED. He could come back, beat an easy opponent, and then take on Haney. The fight wouldn't be as big, but it has already lost some of its appeal.

Haney can't seem to fix the holding.

It can't get much worse for Haney. He's looked so bad in his last two fights that many see them as losses. Only Haney fans or those who like excessive holding enjoyed them. Not many people enjoy that, so Haney's reputation has taken a big hit since the Ryan fight.

How do you think Devin does against a puncher like Rolly? I think he runs the whole fight, Ryan Garcia told Fighthype, questioning how Devin Haney would do against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero in a unification fight.

Haney would be making a mistake if he didn't run against Romero because he lacks the size or power to stop him. Rolly is too strong to be stopped by holding.

Norman Jr. fought like an amateur against Haney and never adjusted. Rolly would have a whole training camp to get ready for Haney's holding. That would leave Haney with only one choice: to run all night, as he did against Jose Ramirez.

Garcia said, "I don’t think he [Haney] knocks [Rolly down]." But if the same fighter that fought [Jose] Ramirez shows up, I don’t even think he wins. He [Rolando] was definitely more patient with me because if he had gotten caught, it would have been trouble.

“I want to see him fight Devin Haney. Why don’t you fight him? That’s a free belt. So, why don’t you just fight him? I don’t think he [Haney] likes that style match-up,” said Garcia about his belief that Rolly has the wrong style for Devin. “The Haneys love getting the belts. Why don’t you call out Rolly? If that’s so easy, go get it.”

CRUISERWEIGHT CHALLENGE: RYAN ROZICKI TELLS JAI OPETAIA TO "STAY GROUNDED" AFTER STRUGGLE

Ring No. 4 contender Ryan Rozicki calls out Jai Opetaia, warning the champion that overconfidence and fighting "weaker opponents" will lead to his downfall.

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Rozicki Rips Opetaia’s Performance

Ryan Rozicki's Message to Jai Opetaia: Stay Grounded

Jai Opetaia, the Ring and IBF champion, recently secured his fourth straight knockout victory by defeating Huseyin Cinkara in eight rounds. This win wraps up a busy year for Opetaia, during which he defended his title three times.

Ryan Rozicki, a Canadian contender, acknowledges Opetaia's achievements and his position as the top cruiserweight.

However, Rozicki, who is ranked No. 4 by The Ring, thinks he would be a much tougher opponent than those Opetaia has faced recently.

"From what I've seen, he's probably the best in the division," Rozicki told The Ring. If that fight comes my way, I'll definitely take it. He hasn't fought anyone like me. I've watched some of his fights, and he's been up against weaker opponents.

After watching Opetaia struggle early in his fight against Cinkara, Rozicki has a word of caution for him.

In my opinion, his opponent didn't look world-class, he said. He got hit and wobbled in the second round. If that were my right hand, he wouldn't have gotten up.

Opetaia's aggressive start allowed Cinkara to land a couple of right hands in the second round, which shook the champion. Opetaia expressed frustration after the fight, admitting his performance wasn't great. This may motivate him for 2026, especially given his disappointment with failed unification attempts.

It seems that overconfidence and a lack of real tests might be affecting Opetaia's recent performances, as seen when he was caught by David Nyika and even more so by Cinkara before pulling through.

Rozicki warns Opetaia to stay grounded.

"Don't believe everything you hear about yourself," he said. Be careful about what your team tells you, because you might think you're invincible, but you're probably not.

Rozicki's promoter, Daniel Otter of The Lions Promotions, is also interested in setting up a fight between Rozicki and Opetaia.

"Jai keeps saying people are avoiding him," Otter said. I think people have been avoiding Ryan, too, so if Jai is serious, Ryan is ready to fight him.

ANDREW TATE'S RESPECT: HE CALLS JAKE PAUL VS. ANTHONY JOSHUA INTERESTING AMIDST WEIGHT CLAUSE CHAOS

Andrew Tate respects Jake Paul for fighting Anthony Joshua but is criticised by opponent Chase DeMoor for a controversial 'under 200lb' weight clause in their Misfits bout.

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Tate's Return and Paul vs. AJ Set Up Critical Boxing Week.

Andrew Tate thinks Jake Paul's fight with Anthony Joshua will be interesting.

Paul and Joshua are set to fight in Miami next Friday in a heavyweight match that's getting a lot of criticism. The next night, Tate will box Misfits heavyweight champ Chase DeMoor in Dubai. This marks Tate's return to the ring after doing kickboxing.

Tate and Paul have had issues in the past, but Tate gave Paul props. "I think that night will be interesting," he told iFL TV. I respect anyone who steps into the ring. People risk their lives to entertain others. I respect Jake and AJ, and I'm glad they're getting in there. I hope they both stay safe.

One thing both fights have in common is a weight limit, even though they're both heavyweight bouts. Joshua can't weigh over 245 lb for his fight with Paul. DeMoor said Tate wanted him to weigh UNDER 200 lb, which would make it a cruiserweight fight.

If he was sure he would beat me, why is there a weight clause in a heavyweight fight? He asked. Why are we fighting under 200 pounds? Why the rehydration clause? Why is it his arena, his judges, and his referee? Why did he try to say no to my gloves? "I have to fight in house clothes," said DeMoor.

They gave me this fight in July. I agreed to whatever he wanted, just to get him in the ring. He wants the weight cut; fine. He wants the rounds; fine. He wants the gloves, the rings, and the judges. Fine, fine, fine. I didn't negotiate at all.

I'm always the underdog in every fight. People think I'll lose, but I go out there and knock them out in the first few rounds.

While Tate respects Paul and Joshua, he feels different about his opponent. "I could pick a different opponent and make more money, and people would still watch," he said. Everyone's focused on me. This fight is all about me. I've been offered more money to fight others. This is the Andrew Tate show. Face to the floor, it does not matter if he is in the ring or not... he needs to know this is my show.

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