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Everything is ready for the fight at the Barclays Center in New York, where Ryan ‘King’ García seeks to defeat the WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney.

Everything is ready for the fight at the Barclays Center in New York, where Ryan García will seek to defeat the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight champion Devin Haney.

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DEVIN HANEY takes on Ryan Garcia TONIGHT – but the WBC super lightweight title will no longer be on the line.

It comes after Garcia weighed in 3.1lb overweight on Friday, meaning The Dream’s 140lb strap is not up for grabs in New York.

The pair fought six times as amateurs, winning three times each – but their biggest fight yet takes place this evening.

Ryan Garcia has bizarrely started warming up with a team of violinists in his dressing room.

The strange antics remain even just hours before the fight is due to start.

Ryan Garcia appeared to down a bottle of BEER on stage – despite missing weight for his fight with Devin Haney.

Garcia looked to rub salt in the wounds at the public weigh-in as he walked on stage with a bottle in hand and chugged from it.

When asked what he was drinking, he told DAZN: “I was drinking a nice ass beer. That s*** was fire.”

Ryan Garcia appeared to suggest he missed weight on PURPOSE for his fight against Devin Haney.

The controversial American MISSED the championship weight.

He hit the scales at 143.2lb and was denied the chance to cut the extra 3.2lb, meaning he could no longer contest for the strap.

Haney, the undefeated two-division champ, successfully made the weight but the bout remained in doubt.

But the grudge bout was salvaged after the two camps agreed a financial compensation for Haney.

Garcia spoke out online following his missed weight debacle to hint it was all part of a masterplan.

He posted on X: “I feel great and I got a 3 pound advantage. Let’s gooo hahahahaa. Winners do what they have to do, I’m still sharp.”

Garcia added separately: “Why would I force myself to make weight so I can be weak. Nah, I’m here to win. That’s it.”

Devin Haney has beefed up after moving away from struggling to make weight to go up a division.

Haney reigned as the undisputed lightweight world champion with the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO belts to his name.

But the unbeaten American had a fight on his hands before the first bell had even sounded as he battled to shrink to 135 pounds.

Haney was often left completely gaunt when tipping the scales inside the lightweight limit.

And despite never missing weight, he decided enough was enough last December with a move up to 140 pounds.

In his first bout, he defeated Regis Prograis, 35, to win the WBC title that he takes into the ring against Garcia, 25.

BOXING

Evander Holyfield’s last exhibition fight is bad news for Mike Tyson as boxing legend gears up to face Jake Paul

Evander Holyfield’s comeback fight against Vitor Belfort in 2021 serves as a warning for Mike Tyson.

Holyfield, then 58 years old, accepted a fight with the former UFC light-heavyweight champion when Oscar De La Hoya, Belfort’s original opponent, was forced to pull out of the contest after contracting COVID-19.

Like Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul, Holyfield’s return to the ring was preceded by widespread medical concerns.

The former two-weight world champion looked like a shell of his former self, slipping early and nearly falling out of the ring.

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“I think it was a bad call, he shouldn’t have stopped the fight that quick.”

Except, rather than ‘Iron Mike’ giving away a 14-year age disparity as Holyfield did to Belfort, he is stepping into the ring with a man 31 years his junior in Paul.

The last time Tyson competed – a non-scoring bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020 – he looked in much better nick than Holyfield.

However, ‘RJ’ was also in his 50s.

Concerns have been raised about Tyson’s health as he gears up to box Paul.

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As he is an older man and recovering alcoholic, Tyson is at an increased risk of suffering a subdural haematoma, better known as a brain bleed.

“In older people, the brain tends to lose volume,” Hughes explained. “This lengthens the bridging veins and makes them more vulnerable to rupture.

“Bleeding from these torn veins causes a collection of blood that presses on the brain.

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“Alcoholism is known to accelerate brain shrinkage, and it appears that Tyson has this as a past risk factor.”

BOXING

Mike Tyson brawls topless in the street with man once described as boxing’s hardest puncher

Mike Tyson has taken to the streets ahead of his bout against Jake Paul, play-fighting with one of boxing’s biggest ever hitters.

Ahead of his blockbuster clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, Tyson returned to his hometown Brownsville in Brooklyn on Friday where he reunited with another former fighter Shannon Briggs.

With a large crowd growing, tensions reached boiling point but all in good fun as the two former heavyweights went from brawling to hugging.

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The 52-year-old, who also grew up in Brownsville, made a career out of being a heavy hitter and left former unified heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis seeing stars in their 1998 bout.

The legendary British boxer emerged victorious in the end, inflicting just a second defeat on his record at the time, and revealed in 2015 to Ring Magazine that Briggs was the hardest hitter he had ever faced.

Lewis admitted: “He lacked endurance but Briggs certainly knew how to put his bodyweight behind a punch.

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“Unfortunately for him you need the full package when you face me so power isn’t enough.”

In their furious fight in 1998, huge punches were being launched in the early rounds that left Lewis staggered and an upset was on the cards.

Considering that Lewis has faced some of boxing’s biggest names such as Evander Holyfield, Frank Bruno and even Tyson, it is certainly high praise.

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Tyson and Paul will meet in the ring on July 20 despite a 31-year age gap between the two fighters.

Nevertheless, there has been huge interest in the event, particularly to see if Tyson still has power left in the tank – and recent footage might give Paul reason to feel a little bit worried when he steps into the ring this summer.

BOXING

Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia LIVE, latest updates: Oscar de la Hoya thinks this will be ‘the fight of the year’

Everything is ready for the fight at the Barclays Center in New York, where Ryan ‘King’ García seeks to defeat the WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney.

Everything is ready for the fight at the Barclays Center in New York, where Ryan García will seek to defeat the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight champion Devin Haney.

Ryan García arrives at the New York bout with a record of 24 wins (20 by KO) and 1 loss. His only defeat came in his penultimate fight against Gervonta Davis, where he was technically knocked out in the seventh round in April 2023. After that loss, the Mexican-American returned to the ring in December and defeated Oscar Duarte by knockout.

On the other hand, Haney arrives after being crowned as the WBC super lightweight champion in his debut in the category, defeating Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in December 2023. Previously, he was the undisputed lightweight champion after defeating Vasyl Lomachenko by unanimous decision in May 2023.

The highly anticipated showdown between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is set to take place this Saturday night at the Barclays Center in New York, marking the culmination of their long-standing feud. This clash has the potential to either be a one-sided beatdown or a surprisingly compelling matchup.

Despite the oddball behavior exhibited by Garcia in the lead-up to the fight, including a 3.2-pound weight miss on Friday morning, the bout has managed to push through. Garcia, with a record of 24-1 and 20 knockouts, displayed a mix of religious gratitude and foul-mouthed outbursts during the pre-fight events. On the other hand, Haney, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 15 knockouts, has maintained a professional demeanor amidst Garcia’s unusual antics.

During a promotional meet-up at the Empire State Building, Haney even went as far as shoving Garcia in the face, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Haney expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, “The antics are almost done. This isn’t an easy fight, but a fight I will make look easy. I have my tunnel vision. It will show. All his antics and all the things he has been doing will betray him, and it will show.” This sets the stage for a battle of wills and skills in the ring.

In December, Haney secured the WBC super lightweight title with a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over former titleholder Regis Prograis, showcasing his prowess in the ring. This fight against Garcia marks his first title defense at 140 pounds. On the other hand, Garcia, apart from his professional boxing career, is also known for his roles as an actor and a social media influencer.

The contrasting styles and backgrounds of these two fighters add an extra layer of intrigue to this long-awaited showdown. With Haney’s technical mastery and Garcia’s explosive power, fans can expect an enthralling battle inside the ring. As the tension builds and fight night approaches, it’s clear that this clash between Haney and Garcia has captured the attention of boxing enthusiasts worldwide.

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EXCLUSIVE :Novak Djokovic Records His Second-Longest Trophyless Start To A Season With Madrid Withdrawal

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open just four days before the main draw begins. The second clay-court Masters of 2024 will be held inside the Caja Magica, where Djokovic had initially signed up as the top seed.

The Madrid Open will officially kick off on April 24 and will operate as a two-week tournament, ending on May 5. It is an important pitstop on the road to Roland Garros. However, it’s not uncommon for the world number one to skip Madrid, a tournament he has won on three occasions in his career.

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Djokovic’s withdrawal will make Jannik Sinner the top seed in a Masters tournament for the first time in his career. The Serbian star can only get competitive minutes in one more tournament before Roland Garros, the Italian Open in Rome.

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Skipping Madrid in favor of Rome is a good omen of some sort for Djokovic. He’s won two of his three Roland Garros titles by electing to skip the Madrid Masters (2021 and 2023).

Is this the longest that Djokovic has gone without a title to start the season?

Djokovic’s modest start to 2024 has not yielded any titles so far. He has an 11-4 win-loss record, with three and half months of the season in the books. But it is not his longest title drought to kick off the year just yet. There have been two other occasions in which he went even longer.

Since winning his first ATP title in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, in 2005, Djokovic’s longest title drought was in 2018, lasting six and half months. He ended the barren spell by defeating Kevin Anderson to win Wimbledon.

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His second-longest title drought was in 2022 when he couldn’t play many events because he was unvaccinated against Covid-19. That year, he captured his first title of the season in Rome on May 15. So, having pulled out from Madrid, Djokovic’s current trophyless season will now eclipse 2022 as his second-longest. This year’s Rome final will be on May 19.

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Jason Whitlock destroys Simone Biles: “She’s not Caitlin Clark, she’s not important”

Jason Whitlock delivered a scathing response to Simone Biles following her candid revelations about withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Biles opened up about the negative impact of social media attention on her decision, expressing:

“‘America hates me. The world is going to hate me. I can only see what they’re saying on Twitter right now.’ Usually if you go to the Olympics and flop or whatever it is, you get people on their couch eating those little chips. I thought I was going to be banned from America, ’cause that’s what they tell you: ‘Don’t come back if not gold. Gold or bust. Don’t come back.'”

The podcaster compares Biles with Clark

Further, Whitlock highlighted the discrepancy in public recognition between Biles and Clark, observing that while Clark garners instant recognition wherever she goes, the same cannot be said for Biles. Whitlock attributed this to the distortion of reality perpetuated by social media, noting, “It is a by-product of these young people and this new era we are living in where Twitter is their reality. It distorts reality.”

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“But Simon Biles could walk by the overwhelming majority of people in an airport and they wouldn’t think twice – ‘oh there goes a little black girl’. They just wouldn’t think twice. So they build up this importance of themselves. And then they start doing things to make themselves appear important. But in the grand scheme of things she is not important. She didn’t cut through the way when Caitlin Clark goes anywhere, people recognize her. That’s not the same for Simone Biles”.

Despite the criticism, Biles remains undeterred, gearing up for the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, next month. Speculation abounds regarding her potential participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled to commence on July 26. While her future plans hang in the balance, Biles’ resilience and commitment to her sport are evident, underscoring her determination to overcome challenges and continue competing at the highest level.

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Djokovic aiming to equal Federer as the athlete with most Laureus awards

Madrid will take center stage as the global capital of sport on Monday, April 22, as the prestigious Laureus Awards celebrates its 25th edition at the Cibeles Palace.

A host of sports stars will grace the red carpet for this annual awards ceremony that honors outstanding sportsmen and women from around the world.

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BOXING

Gervonta Davis Dismisses Shakur Stevenson as a ‘Top’ Fighter; Blames Bob Arum for His Hype

One fight that fans crave is the one between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. But, their rivalry could not be settled in the ring. However, it was channeled on social media in a fresh set of back-and-forth between them that is soon turning ugly.

It all started when Shakur Stevenson counted himself and ‘Tank’ as the top 2 fighters in the 135 lbs weight division. He nudged his counterpart as to why the two of them could not fight this year, aligning with fans who’ve been seeking the matchup for a while now. While he outlined that he was everything that Tank was looking for in an opponent, the latter gave him a sharp reality check.

Tank could not help but draw up a list of reasons why he would not fight ‘Sugar’. First, he roped in an excerpt from Stevenson’s last fight that was against Edwin De Los Santos. In that matchup, despite his win, the fighter was criticized for not being up to the mark. Tank aligned with those criticisms. He wrote on his X, “What tf is this..n*gga still fight like an amateur.. soft a** n*gga! FIGHT BACH.”

Gervonta Davis then followed up his insult with another post in which he came in with some very scathing words. He explained that Stevenson was not a fighter of his league. Davis argued that it was only because of Top Rank and Bob Arum that Shakur is still getting professional gigs. He even went to the extent of claiming that the fighter did not deserve to headline weekend events, and rather deserved to be on smaller “Thursday night boxing” stints. “You a b**ch lil n***a.. you not the top..you a top rank fighter they run the ranks. Yo a** should be fighting on Thursday night boxing faithfully AFTER THEY PLAY ANDRE WARD clips bum,” he responded while sharing a clip of Shakur Stevenson’s fight with Edwin De Los Santos.

However, Gervonta Davis did not just stop there. He wrote in another post, “EXACTLY HE A** A F*CKING BUM..”Known for his quick retorts both inside and outside the ring, Shakur Stevenson fired back at Tank Davis with a seemingly intriguing revelation.

Shakur Stevenson remains confident that Tank does not fight him because he is afraid of him. While he stayed strong on the claim that he was the best opponent for Tank, he substantiated his argument with an unexpected anecdote.

In another X post, responding to Tank, Stevenson wrote, “Look how scared he is of me… Lil b**ch nobody cares about nun of that n***as wanna know will u fight me this year? I’m da best fighter u ever got in the ring Just a couple years ago u was tryna come do a training camp wit me and my coach in Colorado did u forget Punchy a** n***a.”

Who do you think would win between the two?

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Ryan Garcia’s Ugly Outburst Gets Nate Diaz and Claressa Shields’ Reaction at Devin Haney Press Conference

The biggest star in boxing at the moment, Ryan Garcia has been all over the front pages of the combat world. For some reasons related to his upcoming boxing match against Devin Haney, but mostly for his unpredictable antics on his social media. However, his outbursts have made quite a lot of people burst out in laughter, including UFC superstar, Nate Diaz, and Boxing GOAT Claressa Shields.

The former UFC welterweight took to his Instagram account to post a clip of the conference on his story. The former boxing champ turned MMA fighter also shared her reaction to a post that Ryan Garcia posted on his Instagram account.

Ryan Garcia most probably had one of the most entertaining and memorable press conferences in his career. What started as a calm praise to God turned south in a matter of minutes as Garcia ended up cursing his opponent’s teammate. UFC superstar, Nate Diaz took notice of the press conference and posted a clip on his Instagram story with a laughing emoji.

Ryan Garcia would also post a clip of his rant in his Instagram account with the caption, “Don’t talk about my Mom Excuse the language Not sorry at all just excuse the language,” as Garcia’s rant was most likely triggered by a comment made by one of Haney’s teammate about his mother. Shields commented at the post writing “omg” which came after some laughing emojis.

However, the thing that was more bizarre than the press conference and Ryan Garcia’s antics was “King” missing weight by a large margin. Here is what Garcia had to say about missing weight for the fight against Devin Haney.

Garcia addresses missing weight on Twitter

Ryan Garcia missing weight for his fight against Devin Haney came as a surprise to everyone involved in the fight, except “King Ryan” himself. The 25-year-old put out a series of tweets following his miss in weight which seemed like the 24-1 boxer knew that he was en route to missing weight. At least that is what it seemed like in one of his tweets.