Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have agreed to a pre-fight bet that will see each fighter hand over $500,000 per pound should they miss weight for their highly anticipated showdown.
Haney currently holds the super-lightweight world title and will defend it against Garcia on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In the lead-up to the fight, Garcia's weight has been a topic of discussion, with Haney questioning his professionalism and ability to make the 140lb weight limit.
During the press conference, Haney's father, Bill, mocked Garcia, saying: "Fat boy you coming in overweight, whoever comes in overweight is paying $500,000." Garcia responded swiftly, agreeing to the bet and saying: "$500,000. How much, bet? It's a bet.", reports the Mirror.
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TNT SportGarcia then attempted to alleviate concerns about his weight by lifting his shirt and showing off his six-pack abs. Haney upped the stakes by proposing a $500,000 per pound bet, to which Garcia agreed with a handshake.
Haney won undisputed gold at lightweight two years ago against George Kambosos Jr and went on to defend his four belts twice before moving up to capture the WBC belt at his new weight class last December.
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"The time is very close, it's been a long time coming," Haney said. "The talking is almost done."
Garcia has confidently declared the endgame, stating: "The antics are almost done, this is not an easy fight but it's a fight that I will make look easy. Through all the antics and everything, I kept my blinders on and remained focused. All the stuff he's been doing will betray and show."
After bouncing back from his first professional loss to Gervonta Davis last April with a knockout victory over Oscar Duarte, Garcia grabbed the mic to express his gratitude, mentioning Jesus Christ 13 times, before laying down the gauntlet. He said: "What do you guys want me to say?
"I've already said everything and done it all. Now I'm ready to kick a**, I'm going to go in there and f*** him up. You guys don't know what I've been training like and the vision I've had. I'm strong and fired up."
