Boxing fans will remember last weekend for a long time, but one thing is certain: That will stay in Ryan Garcia's mind forever..
kingly He went from being a promising player to a sure-fire star player. He defeated Devin Haney at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Win $12 million and hit the jackpot He bet $2 million on himself to defeat the previously undefeated WBC light welterweight champion.
Additionally, according to Garcia, He made about $50 million for his fight with Haney On DAZN PPV. The 25-year-old talent couldn't prove that he bet $2 million on himself, but if it's true… He made about $62 million in one night.
garcia He only lost to Gervonta Davis in his pro career., appears to have been struggling with his mental health in recent weeks.He posted some controversial tweets that gained attention Expressing yourself strangely in multiple interviews. However, it may have been a strategy to distract Haney's team prior to the fight. If so, it worked perfectly.
Garcia's 'only' loss to Haney: $1.5 million for not making weight
Garcia is the man of the moment in boxing.. His performance against Haney surprised everyone and marked his biggest win as a professional.
While many experts and boxers have praised Ryan's performance, others believe that the fact that: Although he was heavier than his opponent, he played a major role in Haney's defeat..
Garcia missed the 140-pound weight limit for the bout. But now 3.2 pounds heavier at 143.2 pounds. In other words, Haney's body had no problem working on losing weight for the fight; More work was required to meet the weight requirements.
Garcia automatically lost the right to compete for the title. Side bet with Haney: $1.5 million. In other words, he lost $500,000 for every pound he needed to reach the 140-pound weight limit.
But given that Garcia earned a total of $62 million that night, the loss doesn't seem to hurt that much. But fans are probably asking themselves if these are real numbers. Or is it just another questionable statement, especially regarding the $12 million bet that Ryan will win?
