Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have agreed to a pre-fight bet that will see each fighter hand over $500,000 per pound should they miss weight for their highly anticipated showdown. Haney currently holds the super-lightweight world title and will defend it against Garcia on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In the lead-up to the fight, Garcia’s weight has been a topic of discussion, with Haney questioning his professionalism and ability to make the 140lb weight limit. During the press conference, Haney’s father, Bill, mocked Garcia, saying: “Fat boy you coming in overweight, whoever comes in overweight is paying $500,000.”
Garcia responded swiftly, agreeing to the bet and saying: “$500,000. How much, bet? Garcia then attempted to alleviate concerns about his weight by lifting his shirt and showing off his six-pack abs. Haney upped the stakes by proposing a $500,000 per pound bet, to which Garcia agreed with a handshake.
Garcia has confidently declared the endgame, stating: “The antics are almost done, this is not an easy fight but it’s a fight that I will make look easy. Through all the antics and everything, I kept my blinders on and remained focused. All the stuff he’s been doing will betray and show.” Haney won undisputed gold at lightweight two years ago against George Kambosos Jr and went on to defend his four belts twice before moving up to capture the WBC belt at his new weight class last December.
The stage is set for this highly anticipated showdown at the Barclays Center, with both fighters prepared to make a significant financial commitment to ensure they meet the agreed-upon weight limit.
