Ryan Garcia Misses Weight for Devin Haney Fight: What Happens Next?

Ryan Garcia’s hopes of claiming Devin Haney’s WBC super lightweight title took a major hit as he missed the 140-pound limit by 3.2 pounds during the weigh-in. The news was leaked approximately two hours before the official weigh-in, causing a stir in the boxing world.

Boxing writer Dan Rafael broke the news on Twitter, revealing Garcia’s weight of 143.2 pounds and confirming that he would not be eligible to win the title. Despite this setback, the fight will still go ahead, with Garcia agreeing to pay Haney $500,000 per pound over the limit as per their pre-fight bet.

Both fighters looked drained on the scales, but Haney made weight at 140 pounds, while Garcia was slightly over. The tension between the two was palpable during the staredown, with Garcia displaying intense emotions while Haney remained composed.

Garcia defended his weight miss, stating that he did his best to make weight and promising to knock out Haney in the fight. On the other hand, Haney criticized Garcia’s unprofessional behavior and vowed to show his superiority in the ring on fight night.

The highly anticipated showdown between Haney and Garcia is set for April 20, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on DAZN, with the main event ring walks expected around 11:30 p.m. ET.

With tensions running high and both fighters eager to prove themselves, the stage is set for an explosive encounter between Haney and Garcia. Boxing fans can expect a thrilling night of action as these two talented fighters go head-to-head for the WBC super lightweight title.