Boxer Ryan Garcia has vowed to deliver a knockout blow to Errol Spence Jr. following a legal jab from Spence’s former trainer, Derrick James, who filed a hefty $5 million lawsuit against the former welterweight champ. This unexpected twist in the ring has set the stage for an intense battle outside of it, with tensions running high between the fighters and their corners.
Garcia’s bold promise adds fuel to the fire, promising fans a showdown they won’t forget. As these boxing heavyweights gear up for a legal and physical showdown, the stakes have never been higher in this gloves-off feud.
The lawsuit alleges a breach of contract and seeks financial compensation for damages incurred.
After a prolonged series of bizarre and troublesome social media posts leading to concerns surrounding his well being, Garcia entered his clash with former amateur rival Haney as a sizeable underdog.
Though he missed the 140lbs weight limit by three pounds, Garcia produced a career-best performance at the Barclays Center, scoring three knockdowns en route to a majority decision win.
The victory marked Garcia’s first fight under the tutelage of Derrick James, a distinguished trainer who previously served as Spence’s head coach.
The pair worked together for more than a decade before splitting after Spence suffered the first defeat of his professional career against Terence Crawford in July.
Earlier this week it emerged that James has filed a lawsuit against the former welterweight champion regarding his payment for last summer’s superfight, alleging that he received just $250,000 despite claiming to be owed 10% of Spence’s total purse which was reported to be $25million.
James is said to be seeking ‘no less than’ $5m in damages, for alleged fraud and breach of contract with Spence counter suing his former coach in a bid to get the complaint dismissed.
In a video posted on social media, Garcia took aim at Spence and vowed to knock the 34-year-old.
‘Spence has got beef with my coach.
‘What’s good? Come see me. You want to sue him? I want to beat you up. [I will] knock out Errol, nice.’
There you have it – the gloves are off, and the legal battle is on between Errol Spence Jr. and Derrick James. With promises of knockouts and unpaid wages flying around, the boxing world is in for a real showdown. The impact on their professional ties could be a real game-changer, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
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