April 21st 2024.
Eddie Hearn, the renowned Matchroom chief, was in the midst of an interview when he was unexpectedly approached by Ryan Garcia's father, Henry Garcia Sr. The two engaged in a heated argument backstage after Garcia's impressive victory over Devin Haney in New York. Despite the initial tension, the altercation ended with a friendly hug between the two men.
Hearn, who had previously worked with Haney, was full of praise for Garcia's performance. However, there were concerns about the young boxer's mental state leading up to the fight, as he had displayed erratic behavior. As Hearn shared his post-fight thoughts on camera, he spotted Garcia Sr. in the background and congratulated him on his son's "amazing" win.
But things quickly took a turn when Garcia Sr. hurled insults at Hearn, calling him a "piece of s**t." An enraged Hearn fired back with a fiery "f**k you," and Garcia Sr. responded by grabbing his crotch and saying, "That's what you get." Emotions were running high, and the situation escalated until Hearn reminded Garcia Sr. that his fighters, Luke Campbell and Devin Haney, had both been defeated by Garcia.
To defuse the tension, Hearn suggested a possible match between Garcia and his newest signing, welterweight star Jaron Ennis. This seemed to lighten the mood, and Garcia Sr. approached Hearn with a smile, saying, "you're all good." The two shook hands, and Garcia Sr. apologized for getting "emotional."
Hearn, being the professional that he is, accepted the apology and reminded Garcia Sr. that in the sport of boxing, respect is earned through victories. And Garcia had certainly earned that respect with his impressive performance. Knocking down Haney three times, he secured a majority decision win and handed Haney his first professional defeat.
In the end, the backstage altercation between Hearn and Garcia Sr. was resolved with a friendly hug and a mutual understanding. Boxing may be a sport of fierce competition, but it also requires respect and sportsmanship, which were ultimately displayed between these two men.
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