After Ryan Garcia's victory over Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia and Jessie Vargas reminded former world champion, expert, and commentator Timothy Bradley of his promise—Bradley had said he would leave boxing if Ryan defeated Haney.
"I just despise Ryan. I'm not a fan of his. You talk about Jesus Christ as your savior and all that, brother, but then at the same time, when someone criticizes you, you tell them to suck your d**k. Are you kidding me? I just don't think it makes sense. For me, it's so amazing.
Another thing. All those things he's done, over which people laughed, said it was just a game—it's just the real Ryan Garcia. That's him. I don't like it, and I shouldn't like it at any time, and that's why I despise him.
He has a huge number of fans, but that's good for him. He hasn't done anything in the sport. This fight will give him a good push. People say he will become the new face of boxing. Become a world champion. Beat someone fair and square.
What I said didn't mean I was going to retire. That's a huge difference. Ryan, you talk about me. Go prepare for a fight, make weight, do your job, finally behave like a professional.
It's funny, I live in these guys' heads. I'm in their heads. Obviously, the things I say matter, and that, at last, bothers the guys," said Bradley.
Garcia won by decision, but did not become champion because he did not make the weight the day before the fight. Haney retained the championship title, and Garcia announced his move to the next weight category.