Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya has claimed that the highly anticipated bout between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia generated pay-per-view sales of just over 300,000 buys. This figure falls short of industry expectations for what was considered a marquee matchup in the boxing world.
De La Hoya, who represents Garcia through his Golden Boy Promotions, made the statement during a recent online video. He expressed frustration with the Haney camp’s skepticism regarding the reported numbers, revealing that a lawsuit has been filed seeking a full accounting of the event’s financial performance.
The legal action, initiated in New York, not only targets Garcia but also names Golden Boy Promotions as a defendant. According to De La Hoya, the Haney team is pursuing additional compensation, claiming they are owed more than what has already been paid out based on the reported buy rate.
This disclosure has sent ripples through the boxing community, as many industry insiders had predicted significantly higher viewership for the clash between two of the sport’s rising stars. The underwhelming figures, if accurate, could have far-reaching implications for future negotiations and event planning in the boxing world.
Haney is currently in the process of suing Garcia, who had popped for PEDs
Devin Haney has filed a lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, accusing him of battery, fraud, and breach of contract following their April title fight in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia initially won the fight, flooring Haney three times, but the result was overturned to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for ostarine.
Garcia was subsequently suspended for one year and fined over $1.2 million. Haney’s lawsuit argues that Garcia’s use of PEDs violated the terms of the fight, which was meant to be conducted fairly. Additionally, Haney claims fraud, alleging that Garcia misrepresented his efforts to make weight for the bout, which took place at 140 pounds for Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title. Garcia later admitted he missed weight intentionally, but Haney had agreed to proceed with the fight under special conditions, believing the weight issue was legitimate.
Haney is seeking unspecified damages and a full accounting of the event’s profits, of which he was entitled to 47%. The lawsuit also targets Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, questioning how they benefitted financially despite the violation. Bill Haney, Devin’s father and trainer, emphasized that the lawsuit is about protecting the integrity of the sport. Meanwhile, Garcia responded on social media, downplaying the lawsuit as “part of the job” and making light of Haney’s complaints about his powerful left hook. Garcia is eligible for reinstatement in April 2025, while Haney remains undefeated but without a scheduled fight since the controversial bout.
