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Risky Behavior
Ryan Garcia caused a stir with a foul-mouthed press conference rant ahead of his upcoming fight with Devin Haney for his first world title in New York.
Erratic Behavior
Garcia's erratic behavior online and in the media has raised concerns about his well-being leading up to the pay-per-view bout.
Verbal Jabs
In a heated moment just two days before the fight, Garcia engaged in a verbal altercation with someone from the crowd, making disrespectful comments about their mother.
Empire State Building Clash
Garcia and Haney clashed earlier in the week during a photoshoot at the Empire State Building, leading to a ban on them throwing the first pitch at a Mets game due to fears of further conflict.
Weigh-In Tension
The tension between the fighters was palpable as they skipped the usual face-off at the press conference, with doubts raised by Haney's camp about Garcia making the 140lb weight limit.
High-Stakes Bet
To address concerns, Garcia agreed to a $50,000 bet that he will successfully make weight for the super-lightweight bout against Haney.
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