THE STORY
On April 19, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia weighed in at 143.2 pounds, 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound limit for his scheduled super lightweight title fight against Devin Haney at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The bout proceeded as a non-title match, with Garcia forfeiting a portion of his purse to Haney. (theguardian.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney
WHY IT MATTERS
Garcia's weight miss led to the fight being contested without a title on the line and sparked discussions about his professionalism and the fight's legitimacy.