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      Inside Ryan Garcia’s rollercoaster week as boxer ‘drank every night’ and married porn star before amazing Haney upset

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      RYAN GARCIA capped off a rollercoaster week by beating Devin Haney at Barclays Center in New York.From “drinking every night” to getting engaged to a porn star, Garcia’s path to victory was an unorthodox one.Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney in BrooklynCredit: APGarcia became engaged to porn star Savannah Bond this weekCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondHe shared their news on social mediaCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondGarcia, 25, missed weight ahead of his bout with HaneyCredit: GettyEven prior to this week, the 25-year-old has had people concerned for his wellbeing with a series of bizarre antics.Last month he shared an alarming video on his social media pages which suggesting he died after having his “throat slit”.He has also referred to a series of conspiracy theories, including reposting a video claiming he was held captive at Bohemian Grove.Garcia began fight week by announcing his engagement to porn star Savannah Bond.READ MORE IN SPORTIn a video posted by the boxing star, Garcia could be seen down on one knee asking for the 33-year-old Australian’s hand in marriage, with the video ending as the couple kissed.A jubilant Garcia subsequently wrote on social media: “SHE SAID YESS!!!!!! 💍💍💍. I’M SO HAPPY AND MOTIVATED GOING INTO MY FIGHT NOW.”LETS GOOOOOOO. LETS GO FOREEAL. SHES MY WIFE OR FUTURE WIFEY BUT STILL VERY VERY HAPPY.”EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. SAV G.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIn addition to getting engaged, Garcia claims to have “drank every single night” in the build-up to the fight.During the post-fight presser, he said: “I don’t give a f*** what people say about me.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victory”I walked through the fire, and still held it down and still beat f***ing Devin Haney, and still drank every day and still beat him — I did everything.”What happened? False reality, right? I drank every single night, went out on the first Monday and Tuesday, and drank, drank, drank. What happened? I won.”I’m not necessarily proud of it, but I’m just saying. It was a statement to say you guys can’t really f*** with me. I can do whatever I want.”Garcia’s pre-fight antics saw him miss weight by 3.2lbs.This meant that Haney’s titles were not on the line, although the previously undefeated star did still agree to do battle.Come fight night, fans at Barclays Center in Brooklyn were left stunned as Garcia knocked Haney down three times on the way to victory.Even being docked a point for a cheap shot couldn’t put a downer on his night.’I WOULD LOVE A REMATCH’He secured a majority points win on the cards, 112-112, 114-110, 115-109.After the bout, Haney called for a rematch, saying: “I showed that I can fight after a knockdown and getting hurt.”I would love a rematch. I gave him a shot, it’s only right he gives me a shot back. He didn’t make weight, so I’m still the champion.”We can run it back.”Conor Benn, however, also wants a crack at Garcia.He wrote on social media: “Great performance from Garcia I called it.”Credit to @Realdevinhaney for getting up off the floor 3 times.”I will fight any of these guys.”Garcia subsequently responded: “Let’s run it in London at the 02.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I will fracture your SPLEEN and then eat it”Shoutout London.”Garcia celebrates his win on Saturday nightCredit: GettySavannah Bond has starred in more than 100 adult filmsCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbond More

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      Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victory

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      JAKE and Logan Paul were both left stunned as they watched Ryan Garcia’s victory over Devin Haney.The boxing brothers got together with a group of pals to take in the big Barclays Center fight.Jake Paul was visibly stunned by what he was watchingCredit: INSTAGRAM @BETR @BETRCOMBATThe Problem Child gawped and put his hands on his headCredit: INSTAGRAM @BETR @BETRCOMBATLogan wore a stunned smileCredit: INSTAGRAM @BETR @BETRCOMBATThe group of pals got together to watch the big fightCredit: INSTAGRAM @BETR @BETRCOMBAT
      Garcia’s erratic behaviour in the build-up to the bout had people genuinely concerned for his wellbeing.
      No title was on the line after the 25-year-old missed weight, but Haney’s undefeated record was still there to be blemished.The reigning champion went into the fight as favourite, particularly given Garcia’s antics.But the underdog stunned the Brooklyn crowd, knocking Haney down three times during the 12 round fight on the way to a points victory.Watching at home, the Paul brothers couldn’t believe what they were witnessing.READ MORE IN BOXINGLogan, 29, wore a stunned smile as he turned to a friend.While Jake, 27, appeared to be even more overwhelmed.The Problem Child gawped as he took in the action, before even sinking into the seat behind him.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFans loved the brothers’ reactions, with on writing on social media: “Jake Paul’s face is priceless.”Most read in BoxingWhile a second joked: “That was meme material reaction.”Ryan Garcia wears insane crown worth $1m with over 15,000 diamonds and 1kg of gold for ring walk for Devin Haney fight And a third commented: “They are cartoon characters.”Last month Haney, 25, signed a deal with Logan’s Prime Energy drink.At the time, Garcia blasted on social media: “Does not surprise me.”Who else would satan support other then Devil Haney. More confirmation.”Yall support this I’m out. Kids are in danger from drinking this “allegedly”.”Garcia defeated Devin Haney at Barclays CenterCredit: Getty More

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      Ryan Garcia wears insane crown worth $1m with over 15,000 diamonds and 1kg of gold for ring walk for Devin Haney fight

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      RYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after the bout.Ryan Garcia wore a $1million crown for his ring walk before fighting Devin HaneyCredit: DAZNThe crown was created by The Ice Champ and features over 15,000 diamondsCredit: INSTAGRAM @theicechampGarcia scored three knockdowns as he beat Haney via majority decision, handing his rival a first professional loss.King Ry claimed victory despite being deducted a point in the seventh round for hitting on the break.However, he did not claim Haney’s WBC super-lightweight belt after missing weight by three pounds.His weight miss did not stop Garcia from putting on a show as he made his ring walk at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, though.READ MORE IN SPORTThe 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.Garcia’s grown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.The Ice Champ shared a video of Garcia trying the crown on in the days leading up to the fight.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”As for the value of the crown, he added: “This piece is appraised value close to a million dollars but the cost for this would be half a million dollars.Ebanie Bridges Most Liked Instagram Posts”This iconic piece for the champ… this is history. People are gonna talk about this for years and years to come.”Garcia’s professional record now stands at 25-1 following his stunning win on Saturday night.As for Haney, he slips to 31-1 after tasting defeat for the first time.He remains the WBC super-lightweight champion, though, after Garcia’s weight miss made the fight a non-title bout.His failure on the scales also cost Garcia $1.5million after agreeing to pay Haney $500,000 for every pound over the limit he weighed in at.Garcia donned the crown again as his decision victory was confirmedCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua hints mega clash with Tyson Fury will happen in September and says ‘it’s coming, most definitely’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has dropped a huge hint that he could fight Tyson Fury in September.AJ was cheering on runners at the London Marathon when he was asked by the BBC when he could be back in the ring.Anthony Joshua confirmed he could be back in the ring in SeptemberCredit: BBCAJ said he will ‘definitely’ get another shot at a world titleCredit: BBCHe is waiting for the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPAJoshua confirmed he is waiting in the wings to face the winner of Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.The undisputed heavyweight title fight is set for May 18.And the world champion could be set for another mega-money fight – potentially worth £200million against AJ.Joshua said: “Boxing is changing a lot, there is a new player, Turki Alalshikh, who is taking the world by storm.READ MORE IN BOXING”He is doing what he wants for the fans, it’s amazing. So if the fans demand it, I know that he will deliver. I know the fans want me and Fury, I want that.”I’m not going to give away plans, but he is a man of action. “It’s coming, most definitely it’s coming.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAsked if that is going to be his next fight, Joshua replied: “To be honest, he said be ready for September.”Why he said that is because they have got a fight on June 1, all the heavyweights, five vs five, Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren.Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss Whether Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will happen this year”And they have got Fury vs Usyk in May. And then they will have me in September. It’s unbelievable.” Joshua’s latest update on the potential bout comes just days after meeting up with Saudi promoter Alalshikh.Again teasing the blockbuster bout, they posed for a photo which was shared on X alongside the caption: “We are waiting for the result of Usyk vs Fury.”Supporters have long been desperate for the two British heavyweights to go head-to-head – but AJ’s defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022 halted the chance of it happening.However, talks appear to be alive again with the 34-year-old now on the comeback trail.He has won his last four fights, including a demolition of Francis Ngannou back in March.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe UFC star-turned-boxer knocked Fury to the canvas in a narrow defeat just four months earlier.SunSport understands Alalshikh and events group Sela – who sponsors Newcastle – could branch out to the UK and potentially host Fury vs Joshua at Wembley.How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch. More

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      Eddie Hearn yells ‘f*** you’ in X-rated backstage row with Ryan Garcia’s father after Devin Haney fight

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      EDDIE HEARN clashed with Ryan Garcia’s dad in bizarre fashion after his son’s stunning victory over Devin Haney.Garcia knocked his previously unbeaten rival to the canvas three times to secure a majority points win.Eddie Hearn was praising Ryan Garcia as he was interrupted by his dadCredit: X/MatchroomBoxingHenry Garcia swore and made a gesture at HearnCredit: X/MatchroomBoxingThe pair then shook hands as Garcia Sr apologised for his outburstCredit: X/MatchroomBoxingRyan Garcia knocked Devin Haney down three times to secure victoryCredit: GettyThe underdog’s fantastic performance saw him earn praise from Hearn, who has close ties to Haney.And as the promoter hailed Garcia during a backstage interview, he was interrupted by the fighter’s dad Henry. He walked past and shouted in an X-rated attack: “That’s what you get. You’re a piece of s***.”Hearn hit back: “Oh really? F*** you. F*** you. What are you talking about?”READ MORE IN SPORTGarcia Sr then grabbed his private parts, making a rude gesture as he continued: “F*** you, you know you’re a piece of s*** and that’s what you get.””Now what are you going to say? Luke Campbell and Devin Haney, f*** you. Now who have you got?”Hearn replied with the name of welterweight title holder Jaron Ennis, who recently joined Matchroom Boxing.And it managed to lead to the war of words stopping instantly.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERGarcia Sr then walked up to Hearn and shook his hand as they embraced each other.He apologised his outburst and the pair were all smiles.Ryan Garcia drops Devin Haney THREE TIMES to sensationally upset bitter rival despite point deduction in stunning fightHearn said: “It’s a sport and when you win I’ll give you all the respect you deserve. I accept your apology.”He was then thanked by Garcia’s dad as he revealed he had just been into the 25-year-old Californian’s dressing room and congratulated him on his win.Fans reacted to the dispute: “Quickest beef ever.”Another added: “Folded so quickly.”A third commented: “Respect to Eddie though.”Despite his crushing victory in New York, Garcia did not claim Haney’s WBC light-welterweight title after missing weight for the contest.Garcia did not pick up Haney’s belt as he missed weightCredit: Getty More

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      Ryan Garcia drops Devin Haney THREE TIMES to sensationally upset bitter rival despite point deduction in stunning fight

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      RYAN GARCIA pulled off the mother of all upsets by flooring Devin Haney THREE TIMES on the way to beating his bitter rival. The build up to the bout was marred in controversy, with Garcia’s erratic online and public behaviour causing genuine concern for his wellbeing. Ryan Garcia stunned Devin Haney after three knockdownsCredit: GettyGarcia celebrates knocking down HaneyCredit: GettyAnd that only intensified after he missed the 140lb championship weight by over 3lb to deny himself the chance to win the world title. But, after putting Haney on the floor three times with the same shot to seal a stunning win, Garcia celebrated the most unlikely of victories. He said: “Come on dog, you really thought I was crazy? You all lost your mind! My left hook is my left hook, that’s blessed by God. “Whenever I land it, it can put you out or down. You guys hate on me but I’ve been boxing all my life. “I knew I had control after I dropped him, maybe my conditioning wasn’t the best but I got the job done.“I’ve fought him six times so I knew what I could do.” Garcia, 25, came out the traps earlier and stunned Haney, also 25, with a sharp counter left hook. It was a sign of things to come as the champion was shaken to his boots but recovered well to regain his composure. Most read in BoxingGarcia failed to capitalise on his early money shot as Haney recovered well and bossed the action with his jab. But the threat of Garcia’s fast and equally ferocious counter left hand had the Barclays Center in New York gripped. Garia’s left hook hurt Haney earlyCredit: APThe Barclays Center was stunned with the knockdownCredit: GettyAnd in round seven a left hook put Haney on the seat of his pants and the tide was well and truly changed. Garcia did undo his good work with a cheap shot that saw him deducted a point and counteracting his knockdown. But from that moment on Haney struggled to recover and again he was dropped in round ten after being trapped in the corner with a combination.Haney somehow escaped the round but the momentum was well and truly with the underdog.This time, Garcia did follow up and kept the heat on Haney, putting his old amateur rival on the deck with yet another hook. Garcia had Haney on the floor three times in totalCredit: GettyHe pulled off the mother of all upsetsCredit: GettyGarcia was so convinced it was over he even got on the ropes and began celebrating – only for Haney to beat the count. The 12th and final round proved to be a messy one but the damage was already done and for the first time Haney was staring defeat in the face. And his worst nightmare was confirmed on the scorecards as he fell to a majority decision loss. Haney said: “I’m disappointed in my performance but Ryan is a true champion.“I showed that I can fight after being knocked down and hurt. He caught me early and I feel asleep on the left hook.“I was more surprised than hurt when he dropped me the first time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESGarcia opened the door to a rematch after his heroics in Brooklyn but Haney keeps his title due to the WBC rules on opponent’s missing weight. Haney suffered defeat for the first timeCredit: GettyGarcia is open to a rematchCredit: Getty More

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      Fight brutally CALLED OFF as boxers both suffer gruesome cuts on undercard of Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia

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      BOXERS Bektemir Melikuziev and Pierre Dibombe were left so bloodied their bout failed to see the full 12 rounds. The super-middleweight faced off on the undercard of Devin Haney’s grudge bout against Ryan Garcia in New York. Bektemir Melikuziev was pulled out due to his cut but won the decisionPierre Dibombe also suffered a nasty gashBut both were left with horror cuts through the space of seven rounds. Melikuziev’s left eye was severely sliced open as a result of an accidental clash of heads. Meanwhile, Dibombe suffered a similar gash below his eyebrow. But Melikuziev’s blow to the eye earlier in the fight proved too much to overcome and he was pulled out by the ringside doctor. As it was a clash of heads that caused the cut – not a legal blow – the bout was sent to the scorecards early. And Melikuziev was awarded the decision victory to retain his WBA intercontinental title. The gruesome pair of gashes left boxing fans sickened, as one said: “You don’t play boxing…”Another added: “Right on the eyelid jeez.”Most read in BoxingOne commented: “Ouch.”Another said: “That’s f***ing dangerous.”Melikuziev’s eye was left completely cut openCredit: Getty More

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      Mike Tyson takes ringside seat for Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia as boxing icon, 57, ramps up training for Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON took a break from his training to fight Jake Paul so he could watch Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s grudge bout. The boxing icon walked into the Barclays Center in New York to a huge elevation before he took his seat. Mike Tyson takes his seat at the Barclays CenterCredit: DAZNTyson was met with huge cheers by the New York crowdCredit: DAZNTyson – from Brooklyn himself – was spotted on the streets of the Big Apple just a day before ripping his top off for a friendly tussle with Shannon Briggs. The youngest heavyweight champion of all time – aged only 20 at the time of the feat – is training for a controversial comeback. He is due to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on July 20 in a fight scrutinised over the 30-year age gap. Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.He was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr. Meanwhile Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight, set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.He said: “I’m 58 and what? I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.Most read in Boxing”Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous. That’s whack. I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man.”What are you talking – you couldn’t sell out an arena. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat arena?”Mike Tyson looks ripped aged 57 as he brawls TOPLESS with Shannon Briggs on the streets of New York Paul has commanded polarising attention since making his pro debut in 2020 and comes to the ring with millions of social media followers.And Tyson added:  “Why do you think he wants to fight me and not anybody else? Everybody wants to fight him – all the boxers want to fight him.”But if he fought them, the only people that will come are the people that like him.””The other guys, their parents might not even come watch them. That’s just keeping it real.”They’re too boring for their children to watch. It’s like watching grass grow.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More