Ryan Garcia describes himself as “a little neurotic” as he prepares for a fight that represents action.
He will challenge Devin Haney in a long-running rivalry for Haney’s junior lightweight title on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
During Wednesday’s media training, Garcia’s weight raised concerns again – he appears to be on track to fight at 147 pounds – and there have been more concerns about his mental state since the announcement of fight on Saturday.
Garcia, 25, has come under fire for her erratic behavior and inappropriate use of social media. He appeared out of sorts in Sunday’s head-to-head matchup with Haney and excited in Wednesday’s media training session — both in stark contrast to his calm demeanor in the days leading up to the fight. to Haney. “I’m very fast,” Garcia said. –I’m fast. I am strong. You will see the speed. I could do this all day. That motivation—all the bad things that have happened to me. Yeah, I’m a bit neurotic, but I’m ready to take this shit.
Ryan Garcia Admits He’s ‘A Little Mental’ But Ready To ‘Destroy’ Devin Haney https://t.co/TqEq6ejDak
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You don’t talk about Mike Tyson when he’s like that. Now you all respect him. So you have to respect me. I saw something I never saw, but now I’m a murderer.
– I haven’t – the drug test is positive. That’s all I want to say. This is me.
– There are no consequences [if I lose weight]. I could lose that job if I wanted to. This is my job. I’m just kidding. Boy, I lost weight. Easy. – I know I will win, man. You’re dehydrated playing table tennis, let alone fighting in front of millions of people. fact.
Garcia’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya has previously spoken about his struggles with mental health but insists he is not worried about Garcia, his most famous fighter. Garcia’s famous trainer, Derrick James, was with his fighter on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was indifferent.
“You’re going to see events that you’ve never seen before,” said Garcia, who has previously talked about battling anxiety. – I have some very big plans – and you don’t know anything about them.
– I’m talking about the entrance, the presentation, the drama, then getting in the ring, the first round is good. Maybe I’ll touch him, see what’s going on with him, and then start hitting him, touch him a little bit — and then, suddenly, 30 seconds later, I’m going to put him down and catch him. in his ass. up.
——In the second round, I knocked them all out. Then we went to the party. We are going crazy.
— I Heard — When Devin Haney touched down in the match, he told his sparring partner to go. That’s what I heard. I will never let them go.
