Ryan Garcia to pay $1.5 million to Devin Haney after weighing 3.2 pounds over title fight limit
Ryan Garcia will have to honor his deal worth up to 1.5 million dollars for weighing in 3.2 pounds over the weight limit in his fight against Devin Haney
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Ryan Garcia weighs 3.2 pounds over what is permitted (via Imago)
Ryan Garcia will have to cough up a staggering $1.5 million to Devin Haney after missing the 140-pound weight limit. This is for their highly anticipated WBC super lightweight title fight. The weigh-in drama unfolded when Garcia stepped on the scales at a whopping 143.2 pounds. This was a full 3.2 pounds over the limit.
Aiming to keep their bout alive, the two boxers struck a quick agreement. Garcia consented to forfeit $600,000 from his purse to Devin Haney. He also waived the requirement for a weigh-in on the same day. However, a pre-existing handshake deal between the fighters held the real sting. Earlier that week, Haney proposed Garcia pay him $500,000 for each pound over the limit, and ‘King Ry’ agreed.
Golden Boy Promotions verified that Ryan Garcia would honor the deal. This meant he’d hand Haney a staggering $1.5 million before the opening bell. Not only that, Garcia also surrendered his shot at the WBC title. Should he somehow defeat Haney, the belt will become vacant. Garcia has remained in the spotlight quite often these past months, and not for good reasons.
The weight debacle is just the latest drama surrounding this highly anticipated fight. However, the stage is set for an intriguing showdown between the two fighters. Will Haney’s payday serve as extra motivation, or will Garcia use it as fuel to prove his doubters wrong? Only time will tell.
Fight fans reacted to Ryan Garcia missing weight
The news of Ryan Garcia missing weight by a staggering 3.2 pounds sent shockwaves through the boxing world. He must now pay Devin Haney a staggering $1.5 million in compensation. Boxing fans’ reactions varied, and they didn’t hesitate to express their opinions.
Boxing fans took to social media to voice their reactions, ranging from disbelief to outright mockery. Some fans mocked Garcia for not adhering to a strict diet. Others blamed him for making a deal when he knew he would lose. Some fans felt this was very anti-climactic as the title would be vacated if Garcia won. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
As the dust settled, one thing became clear. Garcia’s weight miss had not only cost him millions. It also dealt a severe blow to his reputation in the eyes of many fans. Whether he can redeem himself in the ring remains to be seen, But one thing is certain: the boxing world will watch with a mix of anticipation and skepticism.
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