The news was already available approximately two hours before the official weigh-in. Ryan Garcia had surpassed the 140-pound limit by 3.2 pounds and would be unable to claim Devin Haney’s WBC super lightweight title in Saturday’s fight.
Garcia’s weight was leaked from NYSAC’s private weigh-in that provides official numbers ahead of the ceremonial version that is open to the public. boxing writer Dan Rafael dropped the bombshell on Twitter (X) shortly after 12 pm ET on Friday.
“Ryan Garcia is actually very overweight for the fight. He weighs 143.2 pounds, according to a source in the room. He will not be eligible to win the WBC 140 title. The parties are negotiating how to move forward. An absolute disaster and absolutely expected.”
Not long after this bombshell dropped, Golden Boy Promotions announced that Garcia would pay the $500,000 per pound he promised Haney at the final press conference on Thursday. The champion was convinced that his opponent would not make weight early and suggested making a bet.
The fight will continue.
LOOK: Devin Haney vs. Ryan García, live on DAZN
Both fighters seemed drawn on the scales, but the difference is that Haney came in at the championship weight of 140 pounds. García was announced at 143.2 according to the Commission’s weigh-in, but it was noted that the challenger was wearing sneakers and long pants. What the real number was is anyone’s guess.
After stepping on the scale, there was a brief but very intense stare-down between the wrestlers. Haney smiled and raised a Mexican flag, while Garcia went crazy and screamed in his opponent’s face.
Why would I force myself to gain weight so I can be weak?
No, I’m here to win
That’s all
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) April 19, 2024
“I did my best to get to this weight, I went through hell,” Garcia told DAZN before addressing the incessantly booing crowd. “Yes, yes, yes, suck my dick. At the end of the day, I’m the best fighter here. I’m not going to play with me, I’ll knock him out and everyone will be applauding.” . Look!
“I had to give him $1.5 million, but it’s an easy job for me. Come on!”
A much calmer and collected Haney criticized Garcia for his behavior and promised to beat him up on Saturday night.
“He is very unprofessional, I am a real professional,” said the champion. “I told him yesterday that his antics will betray him and this is just the beginning. Tomorrow, the world will see that I am above this average fighter. I am a true champion and I will prove it.”
When is Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia?
Haney vs. Garcia is scheduled for April 20. The main card begins at 8 pm ET. Haney and Garcia should arrive at the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the preliminary fights last.
| Region | Date | Main card start time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| United States and Canada (ET) | Saturday April 20 | 8 pm Eastern Time | 11:30 pm Eastern Time |
| United States and Canada (PT) | Saturday April 20 | 5 pm Pacific Time | 8:30 pm Pacific Time |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sunday April 21 | 1 a.m. Pacific Time | 4:30 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Australia | Sunday April 21 | 10am AEST | 1:30pm AEST |
how to look Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
The fight will be broadcast throughout the DAZN platform.
| Region | television channel | Live broadcast |
| USA | — | DAZN PPV |
| Canada | — | DAZN PPV |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | DAZN1 HD | DAZN PPV |
| Australia | — | DAZN PPV |
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Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia PPV price
- PPV Price: $69.99
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Fight card between Devin Haney and Ryan García
- Devin Haney (c) vs. Ryan Garcia for the WBC super lightweight title
- Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Sean McComb; Superlight
- Bektemir Melikuziev against Pierre Dibombe; Super middleweights
- John Ramírez vs. David Jiménez for the interim WBA super flyweight title
- Charles Conwell vs. Nathaniel Gallimore; Super welterweights
