Garcia badly misses weight for Haney bout, losing title shot and $1.5m bet

Ryan Garcia was unable to meet the designated weight requirement for his world super lightweight championship match against Devin Haney. This caused a frenzy of sudden discussions between the two teams to alter the fight's classification to a non-title bout. The match is scheduled to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Behind closed doors on Friday morning, Garcia was weighed and the scale read 143.2lbs. This was slightly over the division limit by 3.2lbs. However, there will be another public weigh-in later in the day.

The competition will proceed as planned since the parties have reached an undisclosed financial deal that involves Garcia's earnings being redirected to Haney. However, Garcia won't have the chance to take Haney's WBC title. If Haney happens to lose, the championship will become available for others to win.

The unfortunate event will not help calm the constant worries about Garcia's mental health. His unstable actions on both offline and online platforms have practically completely taken over the promotion. As the word of this spread on Friday morning, the 25-year-old from Orange County sent out multiple tweets afterwards suggesting that he did not plan on reaching the agreed-upon weight.

"I'm feeling fantastic and I've gained three pounds," Garcia stated. "Successful people take the necessary steps to achieve greatness, and I'm still on top of my game."

and lethargic for a fight? What is the benefit of competing in a weight class that is below your natural weight? Is it worth the physical toll it takes on your body? These are questions that many fighters ask themselves when deciding on a weight class to compete in. Many fighters feel that they need to cut weight in order to gain an advantage over their opponents. They believe that by shedding pounds, they will be faster, stronger, and more agile in the ring. However, this belief is often misguided. Cutting weight can actually have the opposite effect, making the fighter weaker and more lethargic. Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, fighters should prioritize their health and well-being. They should compete at a weight that is natural for their body, instead of forcing themselves to make weight and risking injury or dehydration. Ultimately, the decision to compete at a certain weight class is a personal one and should be based on individual circumstances. However, fighters should consider the potential risks and benefits before making a final decision.

No, I am present to emerge victorious.

Garcia encountered problems meeting the super lightweight limit prior to his triumph over Oscar Duarte in December. The bout was meant to be set at 140lbs but was altered to 143lbs for the match.

Haney continuously pushed Garcia leading up to the fight, stating that he would not be able to meet the weight requirement. During the concluding press conference on Thursday, Haney challenged Garcia to pay him $500,000 for each pound he was over the limit. Although Garcia's father and trainer seemed to disagree, Garcia agreed to the bet.

According to a statement from Golden Boy Promotions, Garcia will fulfill the agreement that was made through a handshake during the press conference held yesterday.

The message stated that there is a conflict.

Haney, with an impeccable record of 31 wins and 15 knockouts, has announced that he has received a sum of $1.5 million. In a tweet, Haney confirmed that Ryan has fulfilled his promise of paying $500,000 per pound.