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RYAN Garcia and Devin Haney have agreed to shell out $500,000 PER POUND if they miss weight.Haney, 25, will defend his super-lightweight world title against Garcia in New York on Saturday.Devin Haney has called Ryan Garcia unprofessional in the build-upCredit: GettyGarcia has faced questions about his weightCredit: AlamyBill Haney has been vocal in the build-upCredit: GettyHe has accused his opponent of lacking professionalism over his social media antics and tempers flared in the press conference.Garcia, also 25, has fended off questions about his weight for much of this week and Haney has claimed he will struggle to make the 140lb limit.”Fat boy you coming in overweight, whoever comes in overweight is paying $500,000,” mocked Haney’s outspoken dad Bill.”$500,000. How much, bet? It’s a bet,” Garcia replied before lifting his T-shirt to flaunt his six pack.Devin then upped the stakes by adding: “Let’s do $500,000 per pound.” Garcia agreed with a handshake.”The time is very close, it’s been a long time coming. The talking is almost done,” said two-weight world champ Haney.”The antics are almost done, this is not an easy fight but it’s a fight that I will make look easy. Most read in Boxing”Through all the antics and everything, I kept my blinders on and remained focused. “All the stuff he’s been doing will betray and show.” How Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney turned pro in Mexico as teens fighting in tiny halls before turning into star rivals Garcia suffered his first pro defeat to Gervonta Davis a year ago but KO’d Oscar Duarte in his last outing.He thanked Jesus Christ 13 times before launching into a rant.”What do you guys want me to say? I’ve already said everything and done it all,” he roared.”Now I’m ready to kick a**, I’m going to go in there and f*** him up. “You guys don’t know what I’ve been training like and the vision I’ve had. I’m strong and fired up.” More

RYAN GARCIA launched a foul-mouthed press conference rant before his fight with Devin Haney. Garcia challenges for his first world title on Saturday in New York against long-time rival Haney. Devin Haney reacts to Ryan Garcia’s foul-mouthed press conference rantBut in the build up to the pay-per-view bout, the American, who has admitted struggling with his mental health in the past, has acted erratically online and in the media, causing concern over his wellbeing. Garcia’s behaviour showed no signs of changing just two days before the fight when he began trading verbal jabs with someone from the crowd. He said: “Where’s you mama at, baby? Where’s your mum? Oh, I’m gonna go flirt with your mama, ooh. “She’s probably fine as f***. I want some of your mama, I want your mama now. Your mama probably in my DMs. READ MORE IN BOXING”Yeah, f*** you motherf***er. Don’t talk before I f*** you up. Yeah, that fear coming in your mouth like a b***h. “I’ll put my d*** in your mouth, b***h.” Haney then interrupted: “Something is wrong with this motherf***er.”Earlier in the week, the two clashed during a photoshoot at the top of the Empire State Building. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAs a result, they were BANNED from throwing the first pitch at the Mets game amid fears of another heated incident. The fighters also skipped the usual face-off to end the press conference and will instead go head to head at the weigh-in.Devin Haney shoves Ryan Garcia as security forced to intervene in heated face-off before grudge fightHaney’s dad and trainer Bill threw doubt over whether Garcia would make the 140lb super-lightweight limit. So Garcia agreed to a $50,000 bet that he will do so successfully. Haney and Garcia facing off at the top of the Empire State BuildingCredit: Getty More