On April 16, 2024, boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia faced off at The Empire State Building in New York City. However, Garcia failed to make weight for their scheduled bout for the 140-pound super lightweight title. He came in 3.2 lbs. overweight, causing both camps to negotiate a deal to allow the fight to proceed as a non-title bout.
Garcia’s erratic behavior in the months leading up to the fight raised concerns about his mental state. From discussing conspiracy theories to controversial statements and wild antics, Garcia’s behavior was puzzling and concerning. Many wondered if he was truly struggling with mental health issues or simply playing up a persona for promotional purposes.
Despite Garcia being over his contractual weight, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that the fight would happen. This added another layer of drama to an already turbulent buildup to the bout between the two promising fighters. In fact, the fighters had agreed to a bet that would result in a hefty payout if one of them missed weight.
In the end, Haney confirmed that Garcia had honored the bet despite being overweight for the fight. This revelation added another bizarre twist to an already bizarre lead-up to the fight between these two talented boxers.