Arr, the scallywag Ryan Garcia lost his gold but still be happy. Aye, 'twas worth it, says he!
2024-04-20
Arrr mateys, this scallywag Ryan Garcia be payin' a hefty toll of 1.5 million doubloons for his extra 3.2 pounds in the ring! Ye best be keepin' an eye on yer booty, lest ye lose it all to the scales!
In a tale fit for the high seas, Boxer Ryan Garcia found himself in hot water after failing to make weight for his super lightweight title fight against Devin Haney in New York. But the real kicker? A $1.5 million wager the two made before the weigh-in.Despite shaking hands on a deal that would see them owe $500,000 for every pound they were overweight, Garcia tipped the scales at 3.2 pounds over, costing him a hefty sum. Blaming "apple juice and sparkling water," Garcia tried to explain away his mistake, but ultimately had to pay up.While Garcia won't be able to contend for Haney's title, the fight at Brooklyn's Barclays Center will go on. The lead-up to the bout has been filled with drama, including an altercation at the Empire State Building that led to the duo being pulled from throwing the first pitch at a Mets game.With Haney boasting an impressive 31-0 record and Garcia at 24-1, the showdown promises to be an exciting one. Stay tuned for more on this wild tale of boxing bravado.