American professional boxer Ryan Garcia admitted that he drank alcohol and smoked during the preparation for the fight with WBC world champion in the first welterweight Devin Haney.
Recall, on April 21 in Brooklyn (USA) Garcia defeated Haney by majority decision of judges (112-112, 114-110, 115-109). It should be noted that Devin retained the WBC title, as Garcia did not meet the weight class limit.
I walked through the fire and still held it down and still beat fuckin' Devin Haney, and still drank every day and still beat him. Drank every single night! I do whatever I want, I still won. - Garcia said at the press conference.
Garcia, 25, last fought in December 2023, defeating Oscar Duarte Jurado by knockout in the eighth round. He has 25 wins (20 by knockout) and one loss on his record.
The 25-year-old Haney previously stepped into the ring in December 2023, defeating Regis Prograis by unanimous decision. He has 31 wins (15 by knockout) and one loss on his record.