In a shocking turn of events, Ryan Garcia has missed weight for his upcoming WBC super lightweight title fight against champion Devin Haney. The bout was set to be a highly anticipated showdown, but Garcia’s weight miss has cast a shadow over the build-up.
Garcia tipped the scales at 143.2 pounds, well over the 140-pound limit, making him ineligible to win the title. Despite the weight miss, a deal was struck to keep the fight on, but Garcia will now lose $600,000 of his purse to Haney.
Devin Haney didn’t take Garcia’s weight miss lightly, demanding that Garcia pay him $500,000 per pound over the limit. Garcia agreed to the terms, resulting in a hefty $1.5 million payment to Haney.
The missed weight has raised questions about Garcia’s preparation for the fight and his focus leading up to the bout. The controversy surrounding Garcia’s social media posts and distractions have also dominated the headlines in the lead-up to the fight.
Haney, who recently moved up to super lightweight and captured the WBC title, will now have a significant financial advantage heading into the bout. By missing weight, Garcia ultimately cost himself $2.1 million and handed Haney an advantage before they even step foot in the ring.
Despite the setbacks, fight fans are still eagerly anticipating the clash between Garcia and Haney. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, but Garcia’s weight miss has certainly added an unexpected twist to the story.
