Boxer Wins Fortune after Betting on Himself
Ryan Garcia bet two million dollars on his victory over Devin Haney and won the fight along with a substantial purse. Millions poured in for him.
When it comes to boxing, all the talk these days revolves around the masterstroke of Ryan García. The Mexican-American boxer shocked the world by defeating Devin Haney this past weekend. Well, maybe not everyone.
Ryan Garcia was so confident that he would win the fight that he decided to bet on himself, and not just any amount. He bet two million dollars.
"If you bet, bet on yourself," Ryan wrote on social media after the fight. The bet paid off as he pocketed $12 million, a substantial sum on top of the $50 million he earned from the fight.
However, despite winning by split decision against Haney, he didn't win the WBC super lightweight championship belt. García missed weight by 3.2 pounds, so he was not eligible for the belt and saw his earnings reduced by $1.5 million.
"I'll let God guide me on how to use this money. Amen," he concluded in his message on social media after the fight. For now, he's spending it on celebrating his victory in style.