Ryan Garcia Shocks Boxing World With Sudden Retirement After Controversial Fight With Devin Haney
Las Vegas, Nevada – The boxing world was left in shock after Ryan Garcia announced his sudden retirement following his controversial loss to Devin Haney in their highly anticipated lightweight title fight on Saturday night.
Garcia, known for his explosive power and flashy style, was widely considered a rising star in the sport. However, after a closely contested fight, the judges ultimately awarded a unanimous decision to Haney, making him the undisputed lightweight champion.
Immediately after the fight, Garcia took to social media to announce his retirement, citing a feeling of “emptiness” and questioning his purpose in the sport. The decision came as a surprise to many fans and pundits, who had expected Garcia to bounce back from the loss and continue his career.
“I don’t feel the same anymore,” Garcia wrote on his Instagram story. “I don’t know what my purpose is in boxing. I’m going to take some time to figure things out.”
The fight was marred by controversy, with some fans and analysts believing that Garcia was robbed of a victory. Garcia himself seemed to be disappointed with the judging, questioning the decision on Twitter after the fight.
Garcia’s retirement comes at a time when the boxing world is abuzz with anticipation for future fights. His decision to step away leaves a major void in the lightweight division and raises questions about the future of a fighter who was once considered a future champion.
Whether this is a temporary retirement or the end of Garcia’s career remains to be seen. The boxing world will be watching closely to see if the young star returns to the ring or chooses to pursue other ventures.