Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: A Fight Clouded by Controversy
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The highly anticipated clash between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia this Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn is shrouded in unexpected drama. While the fight itself is still happening, the lead-up has been dominated by concerns surrounding Garcia’s mental state.
Garcia, Golden Boy Promotions’ star fighter, has raised red flags with a series of bizarre and concerning social media posts in the weeks leading up to the fight. This isn’t the first time Garcia has been open about mental health struggles – he previously took a break from boxing to address them.
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Friday’s weigh-in only added fuel to the fire. Garcia came in a hefty 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound limit for the super lightweight fight. This stemmed from a $500,000 per pound over bet he made with Haney, which ended up costing him a cool $1.5 million. To top it off, Garcia appeared to chug a beer on stage during the weigh-in, later claiming it was “apple juice and sparkling water.”
With the fight no longer being for the WBC title and Garcia’s mental state a question mark, the outcome is shrouded in uncertainty. Bookmakers have Haney as the overwhelming favorite at -650, with Garcia a major underdog at +450. What impact these controversies will have on the fight remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure – this is a night that won’t be easily forgotten.
