Ryan Garcia’s weigh-in fiasco has caused a stir ahead of his fight with Devin Haney. Despite assurances that he would make weight, Garcia missed the mark by 3 pounds, weighing in at 143.2 pounds for the 140-pound title fight. Haney, on the other hand, was on weight at 140 pounds. As a result, Garcia cannot win the title even if he defeats Haney and will have to pay fines to the New York State Athletic Commission and the champion for exceeding the contracted weight. The details of the fines are still being determined, but Garcia has already agreed to pay Haney $1.5 million for missing weight.
In response to the weight miss, Golden Boy confirmed the situation and Garcia agreed to honor the agreement made with Haney at the press conference. Despite the setback, the fight will move forward as scheduled at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Social media reactions flooded in after news of Garcia’s weight miss, with some expressing concern over his rumored struggles with mental health and the erratic behavior he has exhibited on social media leading up to the fight.
With Garcia’s antics and controversies building up to the fight, including Haney shoving him and threats of violence from Haney’s father, the matchup has become one of the most bizarre builds for a major fight in recent history. While some have speculated that Garcia’s behavior is a ploy to sell the fight, there is legitimate concern that there may be a deeper issue at play. Despite the drama surrounding the fight, it is set to air on DAZN on Saturday night, with the estimated walk time for Haney and Garcia set for 11pm ET.
As fans eagerly anticipate the fight and wonder what other surprises may be in store, it is clear that Saturday night will be an eventful one. With the tension between Garcia and Haney, as well as the uncertainty surrounding Garcia’s mental health and behavior, the outcome of the fight is not the only thing driving intrigue. The fight has garnered attention for all the wrong reasons, but it remains to be seen how the drama will play out in the ring. Stay tuned for what promises to be a wild Saturday night in the world of boxing.
