Ryan Garcia Misses Weight, Haney Looks Drained: Weigh-in Results for Saturday
Kosport Magazine - 04/19/2024
The highly anticipated fight between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is still on, but with a major twist. At Friday’s weigh-in, Garcia came in 3.2 lbs over the limit at 143.2 lbs, while Haney weighed in at 140 lbs. This means that Haney’s WBC light welterweight title will not be on the line for Saturday’s fight.
Despite the weight discrepancy, the fight will still go ahead as planned. However, this turn of events has raised concerns about Haney’s physical condition. At the weigh-in, he appeared drained and had dark circles under his eyes. Some fans even mistook it for black eyes from sparring. But in reality, it was a result of the extreme weight cut he had to undergo.
Haney is expected to rehydrate to near 170 lbs, which is a significant amount of weight to lose in a short period of time. This could potentially affect his performance in the ring on Saturday night. It’s a common practice for fighters to drain themselves to compete in lower weight classes, but it often comes at a cost.
Promoter Eddie Hearn shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight, saying, “I expect Devin Haney to do the business, but I do believe Ryan Garcia will be dangerous.” He also acknowledged the unpredictability of Garcia’s fighting style, which adds another layer of challenge for Haney.
Hearn also expressed concern about Garcia’s mental state, saying, “You don’t know what this guy is going to do next. It’s about the unpredictability of what he has been doing, and what he might do tomorrow night.” He even went as far as predicting that Garcia might quit on his stool during the fight.
Despite the weight issue, both fighters are determined to put on a show for the fans. The fight will be available on DAZN PPV, and it’s expected to be an exciting and unpredictable matchup. Don’t miss it!
Summary:
Kosport Magazine - 04/19/2024
Ryan Garcia misses weight for his fight against Devin Haney, but the fight will still go ahead without Haney’s WBC title on the line. Haney appears drained and has dark circles under his eyes, raising concerns about his physical condition. Promoter Eddie Hearn predicts a dangerous and unpredictable fight, with the possibility of Garcia quitting on his stool. Don’t miss this highly anticipated matchup on DAZN PPV.
