In a high-stakes agreement ahead of their world title fight, boxers Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have consented to a $500,000 per pound penalty if either fails to make the required weight. The bet emerged following a heated exchange during a press conference, intensifying the drama surrounding the bout. At the ceremonial weigh-in, Haney successfully made the 140-pound limit, while Garcia was reportedly about 3 pounds overweight. Despite the initial agreement, a revised financial settlement was reached, which was less than the originally agreed $500,000, due to NYSAC regulations. This adjustment was necessary as the initial bet was not legally binding in the actual fight contracts.
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Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney wager $500k on world title fight weigh-in after 'fat boy' jibe during tense press conference https://t.co/Gw0YZ8YTzR
The sides have made a financial deal to go forward but way less than the $500k they shook on at the presser. That was not binding when it comes to actual contracts. #boxing #HaneyGarcia https://t.co/i3rn61Jg28
The nightmare for Ryan Garcia continues as the contract is being re worked as Garcia will not make the 140lbs limit and the NYSAC won't let him cut that much weight in a short time #HaneyGarcia https://t.co/IzhirA6LD4
High drama at #HaneyGarcia weigh-in (ceremonial is later). Haney strips down to make 140 but, per person in the room, Garcia has not yet weighed but is going to be about 3 pounds overweight. The disaster continues. #boxing
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Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney agreed to a pre-fight bet that will see them give up $500,000 per pound if they miss weight https://t.co/egeJzbT4Ss https://t.co/XqAhohVcpn
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