Ryan Garcia Misses Weight for Devin Haney Fight, Loses Eligibility for WBC Title
Garcia Weighs in at 143.2 Pounds
Boxer Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) has missed weight for his scheduled bout against Devin Haney (31-0, 16 KOs) for the 140-pound super lightweight championship.
According to sources in the room, Garcia weighed in at 143.2 pounds, making him ineligible to win the WBC 140-pound title.
Garcia Responds to Missed Weight
Garcia took to social media to address his missed weight, saying that he "felt ill" and "didn't feel ready to compete." He also apologized to Haney and his fans for not making weight.
Despite the missed weight, the fight is still scheduled to go ahead as a non-title bout.
Garcia's Previous Weight Issues
This is not the first time Garcia has had issues making weight. In his previous fight against Luke Campbell, he weighed in at 140.8 pounds, just under the 140-pound limit.
Garcia's weight issues have raised concerns about his ability to compete at the highest level. Some experts believe that his struggles to make weight could lead to health problems down the road.
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