Boxing Drama: Ryan Garcia Overweight for Fight Against Devin Haney in Brooklyn, New York

In a dramatic turn of events, American boxer Ryan Garcia has found himself in hot water ahead of his highly anticipated light-welterweight contest against compatriot Devin Haney in Brooklyn, New York.

Garcia, 25, weighed in 3.2lb over the 10st limit, jeopardizing his eligibility to win Haney’s WBC title. However, after his team agreed to compensate Haney, the fight at the Barclays Center will still go ahead.

The weigh-in itself was nothing short of chaotic, with Garcia downing what appeared to be a beer on the scales and a tense face-off between the two fighters that required security intervention. Haney’s father and trainer even sparked a minor scuffle before Golden Boy promoter Oscar de la Hoya stepped in to maintain order.

Despite the controversy surrounding his weight, Garcia remained defiant, declaring himself the best fighter and vowing to knock out Haney in the ring. His antics leading up to the fight have drawn criticism, with erratic social media posts and questionable behavior raising eyebrows in the boxing world.

In a surprising twist, Garcia ultimately agreed to Haney’s demand for $500,000 in compensation for every pound he weighed over the limit, despite his team advising against it. Haney confirmed the deal on social media, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between the two talented fighters.

With Haney boasting an undefeated record of 31 wins and Garcia holding 24 victories with just one defeat, the stage is set for an explosive clash between two of boxing’s rising stars. Fans can expect fireworks when these two rivals finally step into the ring on Saturday night.