Ryan Garcia Misses Weight by 3 Pounds for Devin Haney Fight
Background
On February 9, 2024, it was announced that Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney would face off on April 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the WBC super lightweight title.
Weight Issue
However, just days before the fight, Garcia shocked the boxing world by missing weight by a significant margin. At the official weigh-in on Friday, Garcia was announced at 143.2 pounds, a whopping 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound championship weight.
Consequences
Due to his weight miss, Garcia will not be eligible to win the WBC 140-pound title. The fight will still proceed as an exhibition match, but Garcia will face a financial penalty for failing to make weight.
Garcia's Statement
Garcia has expressed disappointment over missing weight and has apologized to his fans and team. He has also stated that he will learn from this experience and work harder to make weight for future fights.
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