Oscar Dela Hoya Destroys Rematch Rumors Between Ryan Garcia & Haney

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Oscar Dela Hoya delivered bad news to Devin Haney fans. Oscar revealed he's not interested in making the Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia rematch.

Bill Haney has said in the past that he's signed a contract to rematch Garcia, his son Devin promoted the rematch, and his plan is for his son to rematch Ryan Garcia.

Oscar says he rejected the rematch because Devin Haney runs too much. He doesn't want Ryan in the ring with a runner. Some Devin Haney fans feel this is propaganda to destroy Haney's credibility.

Haney critics feel, based on Bill Haney's explanation of Haney's performance, that Devin Haney is a shot fighter who suffers from PTSD. This is probably why we hear rumors of Devin and Teofimo fighting next.

Let's see how this works out. In other news, 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight title. My question is, why?

Of all the fighters active in the welterweight division, why did the WBC's Mauricio Sulaiman sanction this fight? Pacquiao is an old, washed-up fighter who should be fighting exhibition bouts for money.

This is Barrios's path of least resistance fight. He is the definition of a paper champion. In other news, Eddie Hearn says free agent Jaron Boots Ennis will move up to 154 if the Teo fight isn't made next.

According to Eddie, and I quote, "The only reason Jaron was staying at 147 was to try and unify and face the champions,” Hearn told The Ring.

“And if we can’t do that, there is a real chance he will move to 154. We know that right now, we can’t fight Brian Norman. Right now, we can’t fight Barrios. And we’ve also got a [WBA] mandatory with Shakhram Giyasov.

“Vergil-Boots is a great fight that I think the Saudis would make,” Hearn said, “and I think that could happen.” As I've stated, the chances of Jaron Ennis becoming undisputed at 147 are slim to none.

Brian Norman Jr. has a fight coming up versus Jin Sasaki in Japan in June. Mario Barrios is fighting 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao in July. At this rate, the WBC might as well sanction my dead Grandmother to fight Barrios next.

As it relates to Boots, 154 is the only option. There are better fights for him there and less politics. Plus, Vergil Ortis is the biggest fight that could be made for Boots at 154.

In other news, since certain fighters like to compare themselves to Floyd Mayweather, let's break down the difference between the first 10 years of Pretty Boy Floyd, from 1996 to 2006, and Money Mayweather, from 2007 to 2017.

🥊 Pretty Boy Floyd (Early Career: ~1996–2006)
Style: Aggressive Boxer-Puncher
Weight Classes: Super Featherweight to Lightweight
Key Traits:

High-Offensive Output: He threw more punches and took more risks offensively.

Sharp Combinations: Used quick, fluid multi-punch combos, often ending with hooks or uppercuts.

Knockout Power: He had a higher KO rate — he stopped many opponents with speed and precision.

Athleticism-Focused Defense: Relied on head movement, footwork, and reflexes rather than the shoulder roll.

Less Conservative: Was willing to engage in exchanges and break down opponents aggressively.

Examples of Fights:

Diego Corrales (2001) — one of his most dominant and offensive performances

Arturo Gatti (2005) — pure offensive showcase

💰 Money Mayweather (Late Career: ~2007–2017)
Style: Defensive Counterpuncher
Weight Classes: Welterweight to Light Middleweight
Key Traits:

Elite Defense: Perfected the shoulder roll (Philly Shell), making him nearly unhittable.

Selective Punching: Lower punch volume, but highly accurate — picked shots carefully.

Ring Generalship: Controlled pace, distance, and timing — made opponents fight his fight.

Clinching and Smothering: Smart clinching and foot positioning were used to neutralize threats.

Prioritized Longevity: Fought smarter, not harder — aimed to preserve his body and remain unbeaten.

Examples of Fights:

Juan Manuel Marquez (2009) — masterclass in timing and defense

Manny Pacquiao (2015) — textbook control and ring IQ

Canelo Alvarez (2013) — made a young, strong Canelo look amateur.

Pretty Boy Floyd's Main Style:
Aggressive boxer-puncher. High Volume Puncher. Higher KO Power. Quick reflexes and great movement in the pocket were his primary defense strategy. Pretty Boy took more risks and dominated and destroyed opponents.

Money Mayweather Main Style:
Defensive counterpuncher. Low to moderate punch volume. KO Power diminished at higher weight classes. The Philly Shell was his primary defense strategy as he got older. He took less risk at Money May, aiming to win with minimal damage.

This change was influenced by injuries to his hands, his increase in weight, and his focus on longevity and business.