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    ‘Winners do what they have to do’, says Ryan Garcia as he suggests he missed weight on PURPOSE for Devin Haney fight

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    RYAN GARCIA appeared to suggest he missed weight on PURPOSE for his fight against Devin Haney. Garcia was due to challenge for the 140lb WBC belt on Saturday night in New York.Ryan Garcia appeared to suggest he missed weight on purpose for his fight against Devin HaneyCredit: GettyHaney made the 140lb limitCredit: GettyBut at the behind-closed-doors weigh in a day beforehand, the controversial American MISSED the championship weight.He hit the scales at 143.2lb and was denied the chance to cut the extra 3.2lb, meaning he could no longer contest for the strap.Haney, the undefeated two-division champ, successfully made the weight but the bout remained in doubt.But the grudge bout was salvaged after the two camps agreed a financial compensation for Haney.READ MORE IN BOXINGGarcia spoke out online following his missed weight debacle to hint it was all part of a masterplan. He posted on X: “I feel great and I got a 3 pound advantage. Let’s gooo hahahahaa. Winners do what they have to do, I’m still sharp.”Garcia added separately: “Why would I force myself to make weight so I can be weak. Nah, I’m here to win. That’s it.”The 24-1 boxer looked to rub salt in the wounds later at the public weigh in as he walked on stage with a bottle in hand and chucked from it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhen asked what he was drinking, he told DAZN: “I was drinking a nice ass beer. That s*** was fire.”Only 24 hours earlier at the press conference, the two shook on a $500,000 wager that Garcia would not hit the 140lb limit.He even agreed to $500,000 per lb – meaning he would have owed Haney a whopping $1.5MILLION for his weigh-in disaster.But according to Dan Rafael, the two sides reached a financial compensation to allow the fight to go ahead.Garcia will pay a penalty – believed to be $600,000, or £485,000 – much lower than the deal they brazenly agreed on stage which was not contractually binding.But he then claimed on stage: “I had to give him $1.5million but that’s light work for me. Come on now.”Probed on why he missed weight, Garcia said: “I did my best to make this weight. I put myself through hell.”Garcia, 25, and Haney, also 25, stared down for the final time on stage, which was described by a commentator as the “most intense face-off ever”.Garcia appeared to down a bottle of beer on stageCredit: GettyThe two faced off for the final time before the grudge fightCredit: Getty More

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      Ryan Garcia appears to down bottle of BEER and has ‘most intense face-off ever’ with Devin Haney after missing weight

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      RYAN GARCIA appeared to down a bottle of BEER on stage – despite missing weight for his fight with Devin Haney. Garcia was due to challenge for the 140lb WBC belt on Saturday night in New York.Ryan Garcia appeared to down a bottle of beer on stageCredit: AlamyBut at the behind-closed-doors weigh in a day beforehand, the controversial American MISSED the championship weight.He hit the scales at 143.2lb and was denied the chance to cut the extra 3.2lb meaning he could no longer contest for the strap.Haney, the undefeated two-division champ, successfully made the weight but the bout remained in doubt.But the grudge bout was salvaged after the two camps agreed a financial compensation for Haney. READ MORE IN BOXINGGarcia looked to rub salt in the wounds at the public weigh-in as he walked on stage with a bottle in hand and chugged from it.When asked what he was drinking, he told DAZN: “I was drinking a nice ass beer. That s*** was fire.” Only 24 hours earlier at the press conference, the two shook on a $500,000 wager that Garcia would not hit the 140lb limit.He even agreed to $500,000 per lb – meaning he would have owed Haney a whopping $1.5MILLION for his weigh-in disaster.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut according to Dan Rafael, the two sides reached a financial compensation to allow the fight to go ahead.Garcia will pay a penalty – believed to be around $600,000, or £485,000 and much lower than the deal they brazenly agreed on stage which was not contractually binding.But he then claimed on stage: “I had to give him $1.5million but that’s light work for me. Come on now.” Probed on why he missed weight, Garcia said: “I did my best to make this weight. I put myself through hell.” Garcia, 25, and Haney, also 25, stared down for the final time on stage, which was described by a commentator as the “most intense face-off ever”. Devin Haney and Garcia facing off for the final timeCredit: Alamy More

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      Ryan Garcia LOSES shot at world title after missing weight for Devin Haney fight and has to pay champ huge compensation

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      RYAN GARCIA has lost his shot at Devin Haney’s world title – without a punch even being thrown. Garcia was due to challenge for the 140lb WBC belt on Saturday night in New York. This was Ryan Garcia before the weigh inHaney will receive financial compensation from GarciaCredit: GettyBut at the behind-closed-doors weigh in a day beforehand, the controversial American MISSED the championship weight. He hit the scales at 143.2lb and was denied the chance to cut the extra 3.2lb meaning he could no longer contest for the strap. Haney, the undefeated two-division champ, successfully made the weight but the bout remained in doubt. Only 24 hours earlier at the press conference, the two shook on a $500,000 wager that Garcia would not hit the 140lb limit. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe even agreed to $500,000 per lb – meaning he would have owed Haney a whopping $1.5MILLION for his weigh-in disaster. But according to Dan Rafael, the two camps reached a financial compensation to allow the fight to go ahead. Garcia will pay a penalty – believed to be $600,000 – much lower than the deal they brazenly agreed on stage which was not contractually binding.But it will allow the grudge fight to remain on but Garcia has lost his chance to win the title. Most read in BoxingGarcia spoke out on X to suggest he missed the weight on PURPOSE to give him an edge in the ring. He posted: “I feel great and I got a 3 pound advantage Let’s gooo hahahahaa. Winners do what they have to do I’m still sharp.” How Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney turned pro in Mexico as teens fighting in tiny halls before turning into star rivals Garcia added separately: “Why would I force my self to make weight so I can be weak. Nah I’m here to win That’s it.”The 24-1 boxer marred the build up to the bout in controversy with erratic behaviour online and in the public.Garcia launched a foul-mouthed rant at the press conference to a member of the crowd causing only further concern for his wellbeing.But in a social media post on the week of the fight, Garcia claimed he was cleared by the commission to fight after being mentally evaluated and tested for drugs. Both Garcia and Haney came face-to-face for the final time at the ceremonial weigh in before finally sharing the ring on Saturday.And tensions were high on stage as the bitter enemies traded verbal blows before being separated by security. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was described as “the most intense face-off ever” by one of the DAZN commentators. And Garcia appeared to down a bottle of BEER as he flexed on stage after his missed weight debacle.Garcia appeared to down a bottle of beer on stageCredit: GettyThe two faced off for the final time before the grudge fightCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Jack Fincham’s stunning THREE STONE body transformation as Love Island star reveals healthy boxing diet

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      JACK FINCHAM has shed a stunning THREE STONE after ditching junk food for a healthy boxing diet. The 2018 Love Island winner returns to the ring on Friday in Dubai against trader and martial artist Ahmed Mousa at Crypto Fight Night. Jack Fincham has lost a stunning three stone ahead of his boxing returnCredit: @cryptofightweekFincham returns to the boxing ring in DubaiCredit: @cryptofightweekThe Love Islander ditched junk food for a healthy boxing dietFincham has whipped himself into sensational shape for the bout with the help of nutritionist David Stache. He told SunSport: “My Uber Eats account, I must’ve spent all my money on it!”I was eating anything and everything, even when I wasn’t hungry just eating out of boredom sometimes. “Obviously working and being around mates that don’t eat how I eat now.READ MORE IN BOXING”My nutritionist now is David Stache and he’s worked with 20+ world champions so you ain’t getting better than that.”The pair met through Anthony Joshua’s coach Ben Davison – who Fincham trained with in the past. And Stache has Fincham on a diet of four eggs in the morning, chicken and salmon for lunch and a steak dinner. And when all is said and done the reality TV star is looking at the equivalent of a three stone weight loss. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFincham said: “I would’ve lost nearly 20kilos. “It’s hard work, hard work and applying yourself and dedication and consistency. No like, ‘Oh, I could just do this today.'”It’s hard work and consistency, always.”Fincham, 31, boxed as an amateur before walking away from the sport as a teenager to enjoy a party lifestyle. But after returning for an exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard in November 2022, he is ready to give it his all in boxing. Fincham said: “I’m 31 now, I’m in my last roll of the dice in boxing. “So I’m giving my all this year, I’m going to fight a few times this year and probably for the next couple of years.”I’m going to make this a massive, huge part of my life and keep it going, see how far I can take it.”Fincham has a wishlist of opponents, including Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers and pro boxers-turned Love Island pair Tommy Fury and Idris Virgo. He said: “I know the route I wanna go. I do wanna fight Aaron Chalmers, me and Aaron are friends.”Idris Virgo keeps calling me out but look, I’m not ready for him yet he’s a great pro and I’d never sit here and slag him off.”But Aaron Chalmers, I’m hoping for early next year and Tommy Fury, maybe in the next couple of years.”And for me, I think they are very beatable.”Joey Essex – famed for his run on The Only Way is Essex – is also teasing a boxing debut. And despite being the nephew to esteemed British trainer Tony Sims, Fincham warned his friend of ever fighting him. He said: “Listen, I’ve seen little bits of Joey Essex. If he ever wants to do it I’d beat him without a shadow of a doubt, hands down.”Look, Joey’s got a boxing family but he’s never had a fight. He might have had a couple of amateurs, a couple of spars.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But there’d be no point in fighting me. And, by the way, me and Joey are friends, I love Joey, but boxing-wise it would be a pointless fight, I’d beat him.”
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      Ex-Liverpool and England icon shows off trim figure after stunning weight loss leaves him ‘looking incredible’

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      FORMER Liverpool star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock showed off his trim figure after his incredible weight loss journey.Ruddock has shed the pounds over the last few years and now looks completely transformed.Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock showed off his trim figure ahead of a trip to AlicanteThe former defender is delighted he can now fit into an extra large t-shirtRuddock played for Liverpool and EnglandCredit: GettyThe former defender began his weight loss journey in 2021 after meeting James Argent of The Only Way Is Essex fame and learning of his transformation.Ruddock now looks completely different and is feeling “on top of the world” ahead of a trip to Alicante, Spain.He shared some photos of himself looking trim on Instagram, and boasted being able to fit into an extra large t-shirt.Ruddock captioned his post: “Morning people, I’m off to Alicante for a few days for work 😉 🇪🇸 ⛳️READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Do you like my new polo? It’s only an XL!!”I can’t remember the last time I was in an XL…I really feel on top of the world! ❤️”I’ll be skipping through Gatwick Airport this morning. 😎”Fans and pals congratulated Ruddock on his turnaround and complimented his new look.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEROne commented: “Keep going mate looking unreal 👏”Another added: “Looking incredible! 👊🏻”Neil Ruddock and Paul Merson get emotional as they make up after blazing row on Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having A Laugh Ruddock’s former Liverpool team-mate said: “Love it.”Former Soccer AM host Adam ‘Smithy’ Smith said: “Mate you look so good! Smashing it legend 👏”Ruddock’s weight loss has come with added perks with the former England defender claiming his manhood has tripled in size after he lost seven stone. More

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      Anthony Joshua’s incredible body transformation revealed in pictures as he gears up for Francis Ngannou fight

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      ALL EYES will be on Anthony Joshua when he tips the scales to fight Francis Ngannou as the fascination on his weight continues. AJ’s fluctuating size has been a major talking point throughout his career as he looks to find that goldilocks number. Anthony Joshua’s fluctuating size has been a major talking point throughout his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAJ looks ripped and ready before fighting Francis NgannouCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingWhen he made his professional debut, he scaled 16st 6lb before knocking out Emanuele Leo inside the opening round. By the time he became world heavyweight champion – three years and 16 fights later – he was at 17st 4lb. Joshua then raised eyebrows a year on in his fourth title defence as he bulked up to a then-heaviest 18st 2lb before beating Carlos Takam. AJ was accused of looking sluggish during the ten-round stoppage and returned to beat Joseph Parker on points at 17st 4lb.READ MORE IN BOXINGThat was considered to be around his sweet spot until he was stunned to a first defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019. Joshua was 17st 9lb before being dropped four times and stopped in seven rounds of his US debut in New York. For the rematch – with his reputation on the line – he shrunk down to 16st 13lb to box and move his way to a career-saving victory. Before Joshua suffered defeat again, to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021, he claimed his weight was the least of his worries. Most read in BoxingJoshua weighed 18st 2lb before beating Carlos TakamCredit: SportsfileHe slimmed down to 16st 13lb before beating Andy Ruiz Jr in their 2019 rematchCredit: The SunANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “I don’t really focus on my weight. It’s just training. I just put in the work.”Joshua was 17st 2lb the first time against Usyk and put on just 4lb for the rematch, which he also lost on points. The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr tells Francis Ngannou his ‘legs are looking skinny’ and he’ll ‘give him some tips’ after media workoutAJ then returned in April of 2023 against Jermaine Franklin and did so at an all-time heaviest 18st 3lb before winning by decision. Joshua went back down to 17st and 12lb before knocking out Robert Helenius in August. And for his most recent win, a five-round stoppage of Otto Wallin, he did so at 17st 13lb. Ngannou meanwhile scaled 19st 3lb before his boxing debut against Tyson Fury in October. Joshua at an all-time heaviest 18st 3lb before beating Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAJ was 17st 13lb before his last fightCredit: GettyFrancis Ngannou scaled over 19st before fighting Tyson FuryCredit: AFPThe ex-UFC champion even floored Fury only to lose a controversial split-decision. And even AJ’s promoter and biggest supporter Eddie Hearn fears the monster of a man. Hearn told SunSport: “When you’re that strong, you can change a fight at any given moment. “You can be dominating a fight for five or six rounds and walk into one, and a fight can be over.“This is probably the most nervous I’ve been for a fight because it’s a little bit of the unknowns about Ngannou. “I’m looking at him like, ‘Can you even hurt him? Can you push him back?’ READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s just a freak of nature, but I still stand by the fact that AJ is better in every single department, and he’s got to show it on Friday.”Joshua and Ngannou facing offCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s five vs five boxing tournament with mouthwatering fight set to top bill

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      EDDIE HEARN reveals ‘We’ve got some unbelievable surprises up our sleeves’ as he prepares to take on Frank Warren. The British pair of promoters have put years of bitter feuding behind them to come together in Saudi Arabia. Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren will put their stables together for a 5v5 tournamentCredit: GettyThey are co-promoting blockbuster bouts in the controversial Gulf state after Middle Eastern powerbroker Turki Alalshikh brought the two together. And the latest treat for fans will be Hearn and Warren putting their stables against each other for a five-fight tournament. Each promoter will choose two weight classes while Turki Alalshikh will get the final pick with everyone kept in the dark until the big reveal. Hearn told SunSport: “We’re going to pick two weight classes, Frank’s picking two weight classes and His Excellency chooses another weight class. READ MORE IN BOXING”No one knows the fighters until they meet at the official press conference in London. “So you will pick the best available fighter from that weight class that you have. “And the big reveal will be in London. We’ll fill the weight classes this week, it will be announced I think Saturday after Joshua-Ngannou. “We’ve got some unbelievable surprises up our sleeve. It’s going to be a big format everybody’s talking about it and genuinely, we cannot lose. We must not lose this. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe historic event is eyed for June 1 in Riyadh with Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol topping the deal in a light-heavyweight undisputed super-fight. The undercard will be made up of Hearn’s men versus Warren’s and the Machroom Boxing chief will do everything he can to gain bragging rights. Exclusive Frank Warren Interview ahead of AJ vs Ngannou – reveals AJ turned down HUGE offer from him in order to join SkyHe said: “We were talking about the 5v5 and he went, ‘I ain’t losing this!’ And I said, ‘I ain’t losing this!’ “I’m going into that changing room and I am giving Churchillian speeches to my fighters, potentially win bonuses and saying, ‘Listen, you’ve got to win this fight.’ “That’s why we want the fights to be pickem’ fights so we’re sitting ringside just excited. “The opportunities for our fighters are incredible and that’s the main thing.”The promoters signed a deal for the 5v5Credit: Instagram More

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      Fans say Eddie Hearn ‘will be fighting in Misfits soon’ as he leaves Love Island star stunned with body transformation

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      EDDIE HEARN has fans convinced he will be fighting on Misfits after showing off his body transformation. The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 months having lost two stone through his new clean lifestyle.
      James DeGale with Eddie Hearn in 2015
      The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 month
      Hearn has lost two stone through his new healthy lifestyleCredit: Instagram @kaipeacockfitness
      Hearn has been keeping his 1.3million Instagram followers up to date with his workouts in the gym.
      And in his latest, he posed in a grey vest and looked like a lean, mean, fighting machine.
      So much that one fan reacted: “He will be fighting in misfits soon.”
      Another said: “What a transformation.”
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      One joked: “Shreddie Hearn.”
      Love Island star-turned boxing presenter Josh Denzel said: “Go on the boy!!!!”
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      And he even copied UFC boss Dana White’s gruelling 72-hour fast without food, living off just electrolytes and water.
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      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
      Eddie Hearn left dripping blood after suffering injury while celebrating boxing star’s win
      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”
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      Jake Paul faces losing over ONE STONE to secure KSI fight as Brit YouTuber’s manager refuses to budge on contract terms

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      JAKE PAUL faces losing over ONE STONE in weight if he is to meet KSI’s demands for a blockbuster grudge match. The pair of YouTube superstars-turned boxers have rivalled each other throughout their careers but are yet to settle it in the ring.
      Jake Paul will have to drop weight to fight KSICredit: Getty
      The Briton comes in a lot lighterCredit: Reuters
      And the latest sticking point in talks between the two camps is a disagreement in weight.
      Paul has campaigned from 185lb but his last bout – a knockout over boxer Andre August – was at the 200lb limit
      Whereas KSI was last at a 183lb catchweight in defeat to Tommy Fury but he insists his best fighting weight is 175lb at light-heavyweight.
      So it leaves his manager Mams Taylor adamant the pair must meet in the middle and box at a mutually unsatisfying 180lb – over a stone from Paul’s weight.
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      Taylor told SunSport: “The reality is, I think they both have so much to lose it has to be fair and it has to be uncomfortable.
      “KSI is not comfortable at 180, Jake is not comfortable at 180 either. 
      “It’s like the art of negotiating something in meditation, you both walk away not feeling great but not feeling bad about the deal you’ve done. 
      “And if they’re both prepared to do that then I think we’ll have a fight.”  
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      Before KSI’s boxing comeback in the summer of 2022, Paul offered to fight him on short notice at 180lb.
      But the American’s team have also pointed out that KSI in 2019 fought at 196lb the night he beat Paul’s brother Logan on points.
      So Taylor is left to admit the row over size could prevent the mega-fight from happening.
      He said: “With Jake, he’s said numerous times that he’ll fight at 180 and KSI’s most comfortable fight weight thus far is 175. 
      “If KSI was a full-time pro boxer his optimum performance would be at 168lb, because he doesn’t have as big a frame and Jake is a lot bigger and getting a lot bigger. 
      “So I don’t know if that fight ever happens just because of the weight issues.” 
      KSI was forced to concede to Fury’s demands of a 183lb catchweight before he lost a controversial decision in October.
      So Taylor refuses to make the same mistake twice and have his star man fight outside his best weight.

      He said: “I don’t think that’s a good idea and I wasn’t in favour of that for Tommy, to be honest. 
      “KSI just said, ‘Look, I don’t care anymore, I don’t want to wait anymore give him that advantage.’ 
      “He gave him really almost all the advantages and I’m very proud of the way KSI performed.
      “He had a tactic in mind and a tactic he developed with his team to negate Tommy’s jab and he did and I think most people think he did enough to win. 
      “It’s unfortunate and we move. It was a great show in the end and we’re proud of that.” 
      Another roadblock is the breakdown in relationship between Taylor and Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian.
      So the former music mogul is ready to hand over talks with Bidarian to his Misfists Boxing right hand man, promoter Kalle Sauerland.
      Taylor said: “I’m going to defer negotiations to Kalle if that ever happens again. 
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      “I really want that fight to happen, I think the people want it to happen and I certainly don’t want to be a catalyst for a reason for it not. 
      “I think Nakisa and I are like oil and water when it comes to business. So sometimes you just can’t get along with people.” 
      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More