In a surprising turn of events, Ryan Garcia has missed weight ahead of his highly anticipated bout with WBC junior welterweight champion Devin Haney. As a result, Garcia will be ineligible to win the WBC title, dealing a significant blow to his aspirations of becoming a world champion.

During the lead-up to the fight, speculation arose about Garcia's unusual behavior, with some assuming it was a ploy to unsettle his opponent. However, Garcia's weight miss at Friday's weigh-ins has put those theories to rest. Weighing in at 143.2 pounds, Garcia exceeded the 140-pound limit by a considerable margin.

Haney had previously voiced his concerns about Garcia's weight, openly stating that he believed his opponent would fail to meet the required limit. At Thursday's press conference, Garcia, in a moment of audacity, proposed a wager to Haney, offering to pay him $500,000 for each pound he missed over the stipulated weight limit. Surprisingly, the two sides reached an agreement, solidifying the deal with a handshake.

This latest development adds another bizarre twist to the already eventful build-up to the fight. Garcia, who was once known for his upbeat and lighthearted demeanor, has recently been making headlines for conspiracy theories voiced on social media and allegations of inappropriate behavior made by a female associate.

Additionally, a brief shoving match between Garcia and Haney during a photo opportunity at the Empire State Building led to their exclusion from a planned ceremonial first pitch at a New York Mets game on the same day.

Despite the concerns raised by Garcia's behavior and now his weight miss, the fight is set to proceed as scheduled. Unfortunately for Garcia, his failure to make weight has dashed his hopes of vying for the WBC title. It remains to be seen what consequences, if any, he will face for his actions.

Fans and pundits alike are now left pondering the significance of Garcia's troubling behaviors leading up to the bout. Nevertheless, the anticipation for the showdown between Garcia and Haney remains high, albeit without the added stakes of the WBC title on the line.