Highlights
- Ryan Garcia misses weight, jeopardizing bout against Devin Haney; must renegotiate terms.
- Penalty of $500,000 per pound imposed if fighters fail to make weight, adding tension.
- Haney aims for victory, confident in upcoming bout despite Garcia’s erratic behavior.
In a surprising turn of events, boxing sensation Ryan Garcia has come in overweight for his highly anticipated bout against Devin Haney. Weighing in at 143.2lbs, Garcia exceeded the super-lightweight limit, while Haney successfully made weight at 140lbs.
Negotiations are currently underway between the camps to salvage the fight, with both parties working towards a revised agreement. However, due to Garcia’s weight discrepancy, he will be ineligible to win Haney’s WBC super-lightweight world title.
Garcia’s erratic behavior in the lead up to the fight left many concerned that he would not show up on fight day. After missing weight, many who previously dismissed his behavior as mere trolling have to reflect.
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia Purse Splits Revealed
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia purse splits for their upcoming blockbuster bout has been revealed.
High Stakes Agreement: Garcia and Haney Set $500,000 Penalty per Pound for Weight Miss
Haney Confirms Garcia Honored The Wager
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of their much-anticipated bout, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have agreed to a staggering penalty of $500,000 per pound if either fighter misses the weight limit. Tensions ran high during the press conference as professionalism overshadowed social media antics. Haney confirmed on social media that Garcia honored the bet.
The verbal sparring escalated when Haney’s father, Bill, taunted Garcia, accusing him of potential overweight. “Fat boy you coming in overweight, whoever comes in overweight is paying $500,000,” he jeered. Garcia swiftly responded, accepting the challenge and even flaunting his physique in a show of confidence.
As tempers flared, Haney upped the ante by proposing the penalty of $500,000 per pound, to which Garcia readily agreed with a handshake. Both fighters seemed determined to back their words with a significant financial commitment.
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia Undercard Announced
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia fight card finally has an undercard announced just weeks before the fight date.
Reflecting on the intense buildup, Haney, a two-weight world champion, stated, “The time is very close, it’s been a long time coming. The talking is almost done. The antics are almost done. This is not an easy fight but it’s a fight that I will make look easy.”
With the stage set for a high-stakes showdown, fans await the weigh-in with bated breath to see if both fighters can meet the agreed-upon terms.
