Ryan Garcia, the 25-2 WBC welterweight champion, has reached out to Frank Warren, a huge football fan, to agree on a friendly wager on the outcome of Sunday's World Cup clash between Mexico and England.
What happened?
Garcia politely asked Warren if he'd like a bet on the last-16 clash, with Warren agreeing to make a donation to a charity of Garcia's choice if Mexico wins.
Why it matters for Ryan Garcia
The wager shows Garcia's confidence in Mexico's ability to win, given their home advantage in the Azteca Stadium, where they have only been beaten twice in the stadium's 60-year history.
Garcia has been expected to face Zuffa Boxing's Conor Benn on September 12, but his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, stated it will need the backing of Golden Boy and DAZN.
What comes next?
The outcome of the World Cup clash will determine the winner of the wager, with Garcia and Warren having agreed to donate to charity if their chosen team loses.
The English team will face a tough challenge in the Azteca Stadium, given the altitude of 7,220 feet above sea level, which could affect their performance.
Garcia won his 147lbs title in February when he outpointed Mario Barrios over 12 rounds, and his next match is highly anticipated.
Warren tweeted "Not the most comfortable game we've ever had but job done, and Mexico next!" after England scraped through the previous round, coming from behind to beat Congo 2-1.
Garcia replied to Warren's tweet, saying "Hey frank we don’t speak much but if you want a bet for Sunday let me know MEXICO ALL THE WAY", showing his support for the Mexican team.
The charity donation wager adds an extra layer of excitement to the World Cup clash, with Garcia and Warren having agreed to donate to a good cause regardless of the outcome.
Garcia's confidence in Mexico's ability to win is likely due to their strong record in the Azteca Stadium, where they have a significant home advantage.
The World Cup clash between Mexico and England is set to take place on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the quarter finals of the tournament.
Garcia's next match is expected to be against Conor Benn, but the details of the match have not been finalized yet.
The wager between Garcia and Warren is a friendly one, with both parties agreeing to donate to charity regardless of the outcome.
The outcome of the World Cup clash will be closely watched by football fans around the world, with Garcia and Warren having added an extra layer of excitement to the match with their charity donation wager.