Boxer Ryan Garcia’s Unpredictable Behavior Raises Concerns About Mental Health and Bet in Disputed Empire State Building Fight”.

On April 16, 2024, at The Empire State Building in New York City, boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia faced off in a non-title bout for the 140-pound super lightweight title. However, Garcia came in 3.2 lbs. overweight, causing both camps to negotiate a deal that would allow the fight to proceed. Despite this, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that the fight would happen.

Garcia’s behavior leading up to the fight raised concerns about his mental state. From discussing conspiracy theories to making controversial statements and engaging in wild antics on social media, Garcia exhibited erratic behavior that left many questioning if he was truly struggling with mental health issues or simply playing up a persona for promotional purposes.

The fighters had agreed to a bet that would result in a hefty payout if one of them missed weight. In the end, Haney confirmed that Garcia had honored the bet despite being overweight for the fight, adding another layer of drama to an already turbulent buildup to the bout between two promising fighters.