"Jake Paul to avenge Mike Tyson," "It’s probably Teofimo Lopez" - Fans speculate new opponent as Ryan Garcia gives significant fight update

Ryan Garcia's tease about his upcoming opponent for his comeback fight has elicited a wide variety of reactions from boxing fans worldwide. Many speculated about Garcia's next opponent, associating him with Teofimo Lopez, Jake Paul, and other fighters.

Garcia recently took to X and claimed that everyone would be astonished by who his next opponent is, writing:

''I can’t wait for you guys to see who I’m fighting. One thing you can’t say about me is I take weak fights ever. Only one really doing it.''

Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan wrote:

''Jake Paul to avenge Tyson''

Another one stated:

''It’s probably Teofimo..''

Other fans wrote:

''Tank trying to take Ryan Garcia marketing blueprint … begging Turki for the $150 million pay day …. Hate or love it but Ryan Garcia faces the toughest competition and runs to smoke''

''Hopefully its not sh*t haney. Nobody wants to see you get a 2nd lawsuit and another no contest because some crybaby cant accept his loss. Would be nice to see him get knocked out though''

Check out more reactions below:

Fan reactions [Screenshots courtesy: @RyanGarcia on X]

In his last boxing outing in April last year, Garcia took on Devin Haney at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The 25-year-old dropped Haney thrice and after 12 rounds of intense action, Garcia was declared winner via majority decision.

However, the decision was overturned after Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine during the fight. This elicited harsh reactions from the boxing community, including Haney and his father Bill Haney, who sued 'King Ry' in September last year for alleged fraud and breach of contract.

But Garcia has continuously denied using drugs and asked Bill to admit his son's loss gracefully. Garcia was expected to face Japan's Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition boxing contest on Dec. 30 last year, however, their bout was postponed after the American suffered from an injury.

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Ryan Garcia is set for a trilogy fight against Devin Haney according to several reports

Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are anticipated to put aside their differences and agree to a three-fight series, according to Boxing Scene. A non-binding offer prepared by a Saudi Arabia's event company Sela has already been signed by the two fighters.

The boxing news outlet claimed that Garcia and Haney are expected to face each other in a rematch in October and a potential trilogy fight in February next year, after positive discussions with Turki Alalshikh in London.