Ryan Garcia is targeting a return to the ring in July with plans to pursue a welterweight unification bout. The WBA welterweight champion, who holds an undefeated 24-0 record with 13 knockouts, is aiming to add another world title to his collection just months after claiming his first belt.
Garcia has set his sights on challenging for another welterweight championship as soon as this summer. The Californian boxer’s ambitions come on the heels of his recent world title victory, which established him as a major player in the 147-pound division.
Now, Garcia has taken to X to provide Haney with a more lucrative unification opportunity, offering to fight ‘The Dream for a second time in July.
Ryan Garcia: “Devin is terrified.”
Devin Haney: “You scared to death to sign up for drug testing. I told Turki [Al-Alshikh] let’s do it. Get u signed up for drug testing.”
Ryan Garcia: “Devin I’ll fight you in July! Stop saying drug testing, dumba*s POKE ME YOURSELF.”
Devin Haney: “He wanna fight in July cause he still cycling those PEDS. September & start drug testing now.
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Potential Unification Opponents
Garcia’s unification plans could lead him to face one of the other welterweight titleholders. Sebastian Fundora currently holds the WBC welterweight title with a 23-1-1 record and 15 knockouts, while Josh Kelly possesses the IBF strap with an 18-1-1 record and 9 knockouts. Xander Zayas, who holds the WBA title alongside Garcia in the division’s split championship structure, carries a 23-0 record with 13 knockouts.
A July timeline would give Garcia approximately three months to finalize an opponent and complete training camp. Garcia’s team has not yet announced a specific opponent or venue for the proposed summer bout.
