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.

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.

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.