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Conor McGregor backs Ryan Garcia after upset win over Devin Haney: ‘Drink responsibly every night’

Conor McGregor backs Ryan Garcia after win over Devin Haney drink responsibly every nightFormer two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor has lept to the support and defense of professional boxing star, Ryan Garcia…

Conor McGregor backs Ryan Garcia after win over Devin Haney drink responsibly every night

Former two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor has lept to the support and defense of professional boxing star, Ryan Garcia after his shocking upset win over world champion, Devin Haney overnight in Brooklyn – praising the youngster amid continued speculation over his mental state and frame of mind.

Garcia, a former interim WBC lightweight champion, returned to the ring overnight on the East Coast, taking on arch-rival Haney in a huge, high-profile grudge fight.

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney three times, scores majority decision win - Haney vs. Garcia Highlights

Missing weight during the week by a staggering three pounds, resulting in a fine – as well as a $1,500,000 wager with Haney, Ryan Garcia ultimately forced a non-title bout with his failure to make contracted weight.

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However, with many pundits and fans speculating over the mental state of an erratic and irritated Garcia throughout the build up to the event, the 25-year-old turned in a highlight performance en route to a huge upset, majority decision win.

Wobbling Haney early in the opening round of their 12 frame clash, Ryan Garcia would go on to lodge a decision victory in an upset manner, having scored a spectacular three separate knockdowns against the San Francisco native.

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And with many within the combat sports community sharing their thoughts on Garcia’s psyche both before and after his win over Haney, the above-mentioned, McGregor – who travelled backstage to the California’s locker room following his knockout loss to Gervonta Daivs last year, heaped praise on his win.

Conor McGregor praises Ryan Garcia

“Yup Jesus and the sesh!” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “Ya’s know f*ck all, peasants, stay out of our ear! Well in Garcia. An amazing fight from two champions! Have now fought each other 7 times! That’s incredible. Some are just born to fight! Some aren’t. If you aren’t be sure to be a good gatherer cos I be hungry. God speed to both men and teams in this crazy world and congrats Ryan Garcia! Tonight is your night, I knew when he foguth Tank that this guy was electric. Even in defeat. I went backstage after he’d been stopped to the body last time out. Only close people were present.”

“A win or a lose will never make or break a person to me,” Conor McGregor continued. “When you know, you know. Fighters know. The real know. God knows! Now the real fight happens for the young man, too! Stay strong kid, believe in the Lord’s guidance and keep it tight like frog’s ass in Versace lad hahaha yes! Well in! Jesus is King so don’t go against what he tells you personally and internally. Keep it right and good luck lil’ bro. Drink responsibly @ProperWhiskey and @ForgedStout every night.”

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney three times, scores majority decision win – Haney vs. Garcia Highlights

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney three times, scores majority decision win - Haney vs. Garcia HighlightsAfter months of erratic behavior, Ryan Garcia returned to the boxing ring on Saturday night for his highly anticipated…

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney three times, scores majority decision win - Haney vs. Garcia Highlights

After months of erratic behavior, Ryan Garcia returned to the boxing ring on Saturday night for his highly anticipated clash with reigning WBC super lightweight world champion Devin Haney. Initially, Haney was set to put his title on the line, but after ‘King Ryan’ stepped on the scale more than three pounds over the 140-pound weight limit, Garcia was deemed ineligible to win the gold.

Things started hot in the opening round with Garcia landing a big left hand that had Haney rocked early. Garcia poured on the pressure but was unable to put his opponent on the mat before the end of the round.

Haney collected himself between rounds and came out looking sharp over the next several rounds. However, the tide turned in the seventh with ‘King Ryan’ once again landed a nasty left hook that sat down Devin Haney for the first time in his pro boxing career. Haney answered the count and hung onto Garcia until the clock ran down.

The next couple of rounds were fairly competitive until Ryan poured it on in the 10th and 11th rounds, putting Haney on the canvas in each one. Feeling good about his work, Garcia opted to spend the majority of the final round dancing and taunting his opponent before hearing the official scorecards.

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Official Result: Ryan Garcia def. Devin Haney via majority decision (112-112, 114-110, 115-109)

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Video – Ryan Garcia chugs a beer while weighing in for his fight with Devin Haney

Video - Ryan Garcia chugs a beer while weighing in for his fight with Devin HaneyRyan Garcia is not acting like someone who is hours away from the biggest fight of their boxing career….

Video - Ryan Garcia chugs a beer while weighing in for his fight with Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia is not acting like someone who is hours away from the biggest fight of their boxing career.

On Saturday, April 20, ‘King Ryan’ returns to the ring in what should have been his first shot at becoming an undisputed world champion. However, Garcia weighed in more than three pounds over the 140-pound limit for his clash with WBC super lightweight titleholder Devin Haney. As a result, Garcia will not be eligible to win the belt.

Nor does he seem to give a sh*t. That much was evident after the former interim champ weighed in while chugging a beer on Friday.

Garcia will also fork over 1.5 million dollars to Haney after coming in overweight.

In the months leading up to his showdown with Haney, Ryan Garcia has exhibited some downright disturbing behavior. Despite all of the craziness, which included claims from Garcia that he was forced to watch the sexual assault of children, Golden Boy Promotions and the New York State Athletic Commission have allowed the fight to proceed as scheduled — a decision that many pundits have and continue to criticize.

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Ryan Garcia massively misses weight ahead of Devin Haney fight, ineligible to win WBC title

Ryan Garcia massively misses weight ahead of Devin Haney fight, ineligible to win WBC titleRyan Garcia is no longer eligible to win the WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Saturday night. Stepping on…

Ryan Garcia massively misses weight ahead of Devin Haney fight, ineligible to win WBC title

Ryan Garcia is no longer eligible to win the WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Saturday night.

Stepping on the scale during Friday’s weigh-in, ‘King Ryan’ weighed in at 143.2 pounds, well over the 140-pound limit for his Brooklyn-based headliner with reigning titleholder Devin Haney.

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However, the fight will move forward as scheduled, but Garcia cannot win the belt.

Throughout fight week, Haney repeatedly noted that Garcia looked heavy and suggested that his opponent would not make weight. On Thursday at a pre-fight press event, Garcia made a bet with Haney, stating that he would pay the champ $500,000 per pound if he didn’t hit the mark.

“[Let’s bet] $500,000,” Garcia said, “$500,000.”

“Okay, that’s a bet,” Devin’s trainer and father Bill Haney replied. “If you don’t make weight, it’s $500,000.” 

“It’s a bet,” Garcia responded.

Devin Haney then upped the ante, “$500,000 per pound [over the agreed weight]. Hey, Ryan. Let’s do $500,000 per pound. You wanna shake on it?”

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According to longtime boxing reporter Dan Rafael on X, a financial agreement was reached to move ahead with the bout and Garcia will honor his handshake deal with Haney, forking over $1.5 million as a result of the massive weight miss.

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The build-up to Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney has been littered with controversy

It’s just another bizarre moment in a build-up that has been riddled with crazy conspiracy theories, claims of drug abuse, club hopping, and marriage proposals to Aussie porn stars — and that’s just on Ryan Garcia’s side of things.

Earlier this week, Garcia and Haney got into a physical confrontation atop the Empire State Building in NYC which resulted in the duo being pulled from throwing out the first pitch at the Mets-Pirates game at Citi Field that same day.

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Ryan Garcia questions who would win in a hypothetical 'coked out' fight versus Jon JonesRyan Garcia is mere hours away from a 12-round title fight with Devin Haney — and yet that seems…

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Ryan Garcia is mere hours away from a 12-round title fight with Devin Haney — and yet that seems to be the furthest thing from his mind.

Returning to the ring on Saturday, April 20, ‘The Flash’ will look to claim the WBC super lightweight championship when he steps inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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Unfortunately, in the weeks leading up to their highly anticipated scrap, Garcia has come completely unhinged on social media.

It all seemingly began with a post in March that had many, including Garcia’s ex-wife, legitimately concerned about whether or not he was still alive. Shortly after revealing that he was still alive, Garcia engaged in a bizarre interview with Andrew Tate which prompted the Nevada State Athletic Commission to request a mental health examination.

Continuing the trend, Garcia posed a question to his fans on social media that is sure to turn some heads.

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“Ok hypothetically, hear me out,” Garcia wrote on X. “Jon Jones vs Ryan Garcia. We are both coked out. WHO WINS????”

Jon Jones is certainly no stranger to partying with a little white stuff, but we’re assuming ‘Bones’ is a little too busy dealing with his latest legal debacle to get cranked up and have a slap fight with ‘King Ryan.’

Ryan Garcia booted from NY Mets games during fight week

Earlier this week, Garcia was booted from a New York Mets game where he was scheduled to throw out the first pitch.

Both Garcia and his opponent, Devin Haney were in attendance and set to participate in the festivities ahead of the Mets-Pirates game on Tuesday night at Citi Field. However, stadium officials decided to pull the plug at the last minute, prompting Garcia to post yet another rant on social media.

‘’Yo guys, the Mets just wasted three hours of our life,” Garcia shouted on social media. “To say at the end, ‘You can’t throw the pitch,’ for whatever reason. There was no reason, and they kicked us out for no reason. I’m personally gonna say f*ck the Mets. Don’t ever go to a f*cking Mets game again, f*ck the Mets.’’

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According to Chris Mannix, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, the Mets were afraid that having both Garcia and Haney together would result in a repeat of their viral altercation atop the Empire State Building.

“Bizarre scene tonight at Citi Field in New York, where Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia were scheduled to throw out the first pitch of Mets-Pirates,” Mannix wrote on X. “Mets officials pulled the plug on it after the fighters arrived, I’m told by sources with direct knowledge, because they didn’t want to risk an incident on the field. Haney and Garcia, who will face off Saturday at Barclays Center, scuffled at the Empire State Building earlier today.”

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KSI calls for Ryan Garcia to be pulled from Devin Haney fight: ‘It’s sad watching him have a mental breakdown’

KSI on Ryan Garcia "mental breakdown"KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has called for Ryan Garcia to be pulled from his upcoming boxing…

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KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has called for Ryan Garcia to be pulled from his upcoming boxing match with Devin Haney following the former interim WBC lightweight champion’s “mental breakdown” in recent weeks.

Garcia has been the subject of multiple headlines, many of them stemming from his increasingly erratic behavior that has fighters, fans, and those close to him genuinely concerned for his well-being. Social media star and part-time boxer KSI suggested that Garcia needs to seek help and should be removed from his title tilt with Haney for the time being.

“Cancel the Ryan Garcia fight and actually get him some help,” KSI wrote on X. “It’s sad watching him have a mental breakdown publicly like this.”

Unfortunately, the chances of Garcia vs. Haney being canceled, or even postponed seem unlikely. However, it does appear that ‘The Flash’ is attempting to refocus on his April 20 boxing match rather than some of the more disturbing content he’s been putting out into the world as of late.

“I Ryan Garcia, will not be speaking or tweeting or writing anything other then My Fight “Boxing” and Sports. All topics of discussion will be discussed after my fight,” Garcia wrote on social media. “5 weeks of focus. You have my word I’m locked in I’ll see you 4-20.”

He followed that up with another post, writing: “As I’ve stated I will only be talking about boxing, let’s see who’s really listening! Ask me any “Boxing” QUESTION? On plane back to go train with Derrick in Dallas. So why not do a Q&A of Boxing and Sports!”

Sean O’Malley Comments on Ryan Garcia’s Downward Spiral

Ryan Garcia’s downward spiral seemingly began with a confusing post that referenced his own death and Satan. He attempted to explain himself in a video two days later but provided little answers. From there, he engaged in a deranged conversation with controversial combat sports figure Andrew Tate, claiming that someone had tied him up in the woods and forced him to watch illegal acts being perpetrated on children.

His meltdown continued online where he spammed his X account with posts about aliens, Bohemian Grove, and peace in the Middle East.

On Wednesday, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley attributed Garcia’s behavior to a substance abuse problem telling reporters, “Cocaine’s a hell of a drug.”