Ryan Garcia Threatens Errol Spence Jr. After Derrick James’ $5 Million Lawsuit

• Ryan Garcia has responded to the lawsuit by vowing to “knock out” Errol Spence Jr., indicating a potential physical showdown between the two fighters.
• Derrick James filed a $5 million lawsuit against Errol Spence Jr., alleging breach of contract and fraud, focusing on the calculation of James’s share of Spence’s earnings.
• The lawsuit stems from a disagreement over the calculation of James’s 10% share, with James arguing for a total revenue-based calculation.
• The legal and verbal exchanges have escalated tensions between the fighters and their trainers, potentially impacting their professional relationships and future fights.

Recent development has stirred up the boxing world, Ryan Garcia has taken a bold stance against Errol Spence Jr., promising to “KNOCK OUT” the former welterweight champion. This declaration comes on the heels of a significant legal dispute involving Spence Jr. and his former trainer, Derrick James. James has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Spence Jr., alleging breach of contract and fraud, following a disagreement over payment for Spence Jr.’s last summer’s superfight. James claims he was due a 10% share of Spence Jr.’s total purse, which was reported to be $25 million, but received only $250,000 instead. This lawsuit marks a dramatic turn in the relationship between James and Spence Jr., who had worked together for over a decade before their split following Spence Jr.’s loss to Terence Crawford in July.

Ryan Garcia calling out Errol Spence today after it emerged that Spence and his former trainer Derrick James (who is now Garcia’s trainer) are in a legal battle: “You wanna sue him? I wanna beat you up.”

[? @RyanGarcia] pic.twitter.com/r3VdDpvFvb

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 25, 2024

Ryan Garcia, who has been under the guidance of Derrick James since their split, has capitalized on this situation to challenge Spence Jr. Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney, despite missing the weight limit by three pounds, was highlighted as a career-best performance. This victory marked Garcia’s first fight under James’s training, showcasing a significant improvement in his performance and setting the stage for his callout to Spence Jr. Garcia’s social media posts have been notably aggressive, with him engaging in heated exchanges with other fighters and vowing to “knock out” Spence Jr.

The legal battle between James and Spence Jr. has been meticulously documented, with James seeking “no less than $5 million” in damages. The lawsuit, submitted to the 191st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas, outlines allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation. James claims that Spence Jr. failed to honor agreements to provide him with a 10% share of his earnings from fights, including the purse and pay-per-view (PPV) bonuses from Spence Jr.’s defeat to Terence Crawford. The lawsuit highlights a significant financial dispute, with James contending that the 10% payment should be calculated based on Spence Jr.’s total revenue, not just the fight purse.

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