Ryan García stated that is taking his fight with Devin Haney seriously for the World Boxing Council (WBC) 140-pound title, after admitting that he was drugged in a live broadcast on social media, and expressed that most of the time what he does is troll.
In a video posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), García assured that he is working hard to be ready for the confrontation with Haney and that I wouldn’t be in good shape if I drank and smoked every day.
“I understand everyone is worried, but I have to address some things. 99% of what I do is troll. I’m running eight miles. Right now it’s six in the morning. You don’t have a six-pack if you drink every day and smoke“, said.
“Just being an idiot doesn’t produce strength. Hard work yes. So today I’m not going to say there won’t be any trolling, but you’ll get a little idea of all the hard work I do. Make no mistake, I am taking this fight very seriously. “I know what Devin Haney brings to the table and I’m working to be ready,” he added.
It should be noted that Ryan García commented that he was drugged while answering questions from his followers in Espacios de X, which generated controversy among his fans and detractors on social networks. Also, King Ry He admitted that he drinks and smokes marijuana, but that doesn’t stop him from being the best in what he does.
“I know many stories of the best athletes in the world who do crazier things than me and are the best in the world. I’m not a dry snitch, so I won’t say anything. At the end of the day… I box, I smoke marijuana, I drink… and I’m the best“said the Californian.
After what happened went viral, Devin Haney expressed that the Californian was not taking the fight seriously and that he would not attend today’s press conference in Los Angeles, but later changed his mind and announced that he will be present.
“A true professional in everything I do…That’s why I’ll see you at the Avalon at 1 pm there!” wrote the American on his official X account.
Ryan Garcia, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
For his part, Devin Haney, also 24 years old, became the undisputed 135-pound champion and decided to move up to 140 pounds to add a new belt against Regis Prograis last December. The American He has an undefeated record of 31 victories, 15 of them by knockout.
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