Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia will meet in a controversial fight this evening, with some fans and pundits arguing that the bout should have been called off.
Garcia’s behaviour out of the ring has raised concerns over his mental health, and the 25-year-old’s failed weigh-in on Friday only heightened beliefs that he may struggle badly against Haney.
Haney, also 25, went 3-3 against Garcia during the Americans’ amateur days, but the “Dream” has surged ahead of Garcia as a professional. The unbeaten Haney reigned as undisputed lightweight champion before vacating those belts late last year, and going on to take the WBC super-lightweight title from Regis Prograis in December.
That belt was due to be defended tonight, but Garcia’s three-pound weight miss has made him ineligible to win the gold. Per a bet made by Garcia, the would-be challenger must also pay Haney $500,000 for each pound overweight.
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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
Haney vs Garcia is set to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The main card is due to begin at 1am BST on Sunday 21 April (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday), with main-event ring walks expected at around 4am BST on Sunday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).
Alex Pattle20 April 2024 20:15
Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE
That belt was due to be defended tonight, but Garcia’s three-pound weight miss has made him ineligible to win the gold. Per a bet made by Garcia, the would-be challenger must also pay Haney $500,000 for each pound overweight.
Alex Pattle20 April 2024 18:15
