Ryan Garcia Misses Weight for World Title Fight Against Devin Haney, Bizarre Build-Up Continues

In a shocking turn of events, Ryan Garcia has missed weight by a staggering 3.2 pounds for his world title fight against Devin Haney. The highly anticipated bout has been marred by controversy, with Garcia’s bizarre actions leading up to the weigh-ins raising concerns about his mental health.

After chugging a beer on stage at the ceremonial weigh-ins, Garcia claimed it was apple juice and sparkling water and hinted that he deliberately missed weight. Despite the last-minute negotiations to ensure the fight would go ahead, Haney’s WBC world title belt is no longer on the line. If Garcia loses, the belt will become vacant.

The drama continued as Haney taunted Garcia, predicting that he would fail to make weight. In a bold move, Garcia accepted a deal to pay $500,000 USD for every pound he weighed in over the limit. Haney confirmed that Garcia has honored the bet, paying a total of $1.5 million.

Garcia’s wild behavior didn’t stop there, as he lashed out at a heckler during the weigh-in, drawing boos from the crowd. Despite the financial penalties and forfeiting a portion of his purse to Haney, Garcia remains confident in his abilities.

The fight between Garcia and Haney has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with concerns over Garcia’s mental state overshadowing the build-up to the bout. With both fighters eager to prove themselves in the ring, fans can expect a fierce battle when they finally step into the ring.