Ryan Garcia is in the middle of last minute negotiations before his fight against Devin Haney on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Before the heavy ritual at 2 p.m. ET, Garcia weighed in at 143.2 pounds, over the lightweight title limit of 3.2 pounds, according to Dan Rafael.
BoxingScene has learned that Ryan Garcia will agree to pay $500,000 for every pound he weighs.
Many have speculated all week that he will fight up to 140 pounds, with BoxingScene’s Declan Warrington saying he thinks Garcia will move up to welterweight when boxing week begins.
– Ryan considers the burden of his contract. He honored the president yesterday at the final press conference. “We fought,” a Golden Boy spokesman said.
Haney later said Garcia was bound by the $500,000 rule, adding: “Ryan respects the $500,000 per pound rule.”
Fight Is On After Ryan Garcia Misses Weight For Devin Haney Clash https://t.co/eSrZvWxGCq
— BoxingScene.com (@boxingscene) April 19, 2024
Ashley’s thoughts:
As the highly anticipated fight between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney approaches, Garcia is caught in last-minute negotiations after missing out on the lightweight title cut. The fight will take place on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and Garcia will weigh in surprisingly at the weigh-in, 143.2 pounds, 3.2 pounds over the limit.
In response to Garcia’s weight discrepancy, he reportedly agreed to pay $500,000 per pound of weight. The decision points to Garcia’s ability to fulfill his contractual obligations in the fight, despite the challenges that came with the weight cut.
There was talk this week about Garcia’s weight and whether he will reach the desired limit. Some analysts say Garcia may consider fighting in a higher weight class, with talk of moving up to welterweight.
In light of these developments, members of Golden Boy Promotions reaffirmed Garcia’s commitment to fulfilling his contractual obligations and emphasized that he respects the penalty for heavy rules. Garcia agreed to a $500,000 per pound settlement, emphasizing his commitment to professionalism and compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Garcia’s opponent, Devin Haney, also weighed in on the matter, admitting that Garcia is living up to the terms of his contract. Despite the challenges of cutting weight, both fighters will continue to focus on exciting action for the fans who are waiting for the fight. As pre-fight negotiations continue, Garcia’s willingness to stick to the terms of his contract shows his ability to overcome adversity and compete at the highest level. As the stakes rise, the excitement builds and an exciting match between two boxing rivals approaches.
