Floyd Mayweather has finally responded to Bill Haney leaking sparring footage of his son, Devin Haney. This incident has escalated tensions within the boxing community, especially given the ongoing rivalry between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia.

The feud between Haney and Garcia began during the press tour for their upcoming fight. At a press conference in New York, Haney accused Garcia of being intoxicated, leading to a heated exchange. Haney alleged, “You’ve been drinking, I can smell it on your breath,” which Garcia vehemently denied, later retorting, “I’ll drink a beer and beat the [expletive] out of you.” The altercation didn’t stop there, with Garcia repeatedly threatening Haney, leading to a tense atmosphere as they posed for photos. Haney doubled down on his accusations, suggesting that Garcia’s erratic behavior on social media and confrontations with figures like UFC fighter Sean O’Malley and actor Shia LaBeouf were indicative of his drinking problem. Haney stated, “Ryan is an alcoholic. He drinks a lot. We don’t know which Ryan we’re going to get.”

Despite the provocations, Garcia maintained his composure when addressing reporters, showing a stark contrast to his earlier aggression. Haney, however, continued to criticize Garcia’s fighting skills, claiming he relied solely on his left hook and lacked the evolution and heart needed to be a top-tier fighter. Haney further fueled the rivalry by bringing up past insults Garcia allegedly made about his religion, which Garcia denied, calling Haney “an idiot” for his misunderstanding.

Amidst this backdrop, Bill Haney, Devin’s father, intensified the controversy by releasing old sparring footage of Mayweather. Bill Haney claimed that Mayweather, during sparring with Devin, realized he could no longer compete at the highest level, which led him to pass the torch to the younger Haney. He suggested that this sparring session was a turning point for Mayweather, making him recognize Devin’s superior skills. Bill Haney asserted, “Floyd could have stopped before fighting Conor McGregor in 2017, but he didn’t, and Devin showed him it was time.”

In response, Ryan Garcia stoked the fire by alleging that Mayweather had footage of Gervonta “Tank” Davis dominating Devin Haney in sparring. Garcia claimed to have seen the video himself, saying, “I’ve seen the video of Devin Haney getting his ass knocked out by Tank Davis.” This claim, if true, adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga, as it paints a different picture of Devin Haney’s capabilities.

Despite the back-and-forth, both Haney and Garcia remain confident in their abilities. Haney frequently points to his superior resume and experience, arguing that Garcia has not faced the same level of competition. Meanwhile, Garcia maintains that he is in peak condition and ready for the challenge.

The escalating verbal and social media exchanges have set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between Haney and Garcia. With both fighters believing they are at the pinnacle of their careers, the anticipation for their bout is at an all-time high. The drama surrounding their interactions, combined with the leaked sparring footage and accusations, has only heightened the intrigue and excitement among boxing fans.