Ryan Garcia Explained

Ryan Garcia
Nickname:
  • The Flash
  • King Ryan[1]
Weight:
Height:5 ft 8+1/2 in[2]
Reach:70 in
Birth Date:8 August 1998
Birth Place:Victorville, California, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:765995
Total:26
Wins:24
Ko:20
Losses:1
No Contests:1

Ryan Garcia (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim lightweight title in 2021. Born in California, Garcia started boxing at the age of seven and became a 15-time national amateur champion. He turned professional at age 17.

Amateur career

Garcia started boxing at the age of seven and dreamed of one day representing the United States in the 2016 Olympics.[3] He became a 15-time national amateur champion and amassed an amateur record of 215–15.[4]

Professional career

Early career

Garcia turned professional at age 17 on June 9, 2016. In his first professional bout, he fought against Edgar Meza in Tijuana, winning the match by TKO. Garcia soon signed with Golden Boy Promotions in November 2016. Oscar De La Hoya announced Garcia would make his debut on December 17, 2016, on the Smith-Hopkins light-heavyweight main event at The Forum. Garcia won the fight by knockout in the second round.[5]

In October 2018, Garcia started training with Eddy Reynoso, who also trained Canelo Álvarez and Óscar Valdez at their gym in San Diego, California.[6] In September 2019, Garcia extended his contract with a new five-year deal with Golden Boy Promotions. Specific details of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.[7] Garcia had a cancelled fight with Avery Sparrow.

Rise up the ranks

Garcia vs. Duno

Golden Boy announced Garcia's next bout would be the co-main event of Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. On September 18, 2019 Romero Duno was announced as Garcia's next opponent.[8] Garcia defeated Duno with a first-round knockout, capturing the WBC Silver lightweight title.[9]

Garcia vs. Fonseca

On January 2, 2020, Golden Boy announced Garcia would be facing Francisco Fonseca on February 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.[10] Garcia landed seven punches in the fight before landing a lead left hook which knocked out Fonseca in the first round.[11]

WBC interim lightweight champion

Garcia vs. Campbell

On October 8, it was announced Garcia would be facing Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell for the interim WBC lightweight title at Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.[12] The fight was originally scheduled for December 5, 2020, but was pushed back to January 2, 2021, due to Campbell contracting COVID-19. The venue was also changed to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.[13] [14] In round 2 of his fight with Campbell, Garcia was knocked down for the first time in his professional career. He had survived the knockdown, as he got up shortly after hitting the canvas. Later on in the fight, in round 7, Garcia hit Luke Campbell with a fight-ending body shot.[15] CompuBox statistics show Garcia outlanded Campbell 94 to 74 (32%) in total punches, and 77 to 51 (44%) in power punches, with Campbell outlanding Garcia in jabs 23 to 17 (15%).[16] The fight was ultimately Campbell's last bout before his retirement.[17]

Cancelled bouts vs. Fortuna and Diaz

On April 13, 2021, it was announced by DAZN that Garcia would defend his newly won WBC interim lightweight title against Dominican former WBA (Regular) super featherweight champion, Javier Fortuna. The bout was set for July 9 in a location to be determined, and the winner would become the mandatory challenger to WBC lightweight champion, Devin Haney.[18] However, on April 24, Garcia announced he had withdrawn from the bout, in order to "manage his health and well being".[19] Former IBF super featherweight champion Joseph Diaz agreed to move up to lightweight to fill in for Garcia and fight Fortuna on July 9. Garcia was subsequently stripped of his newly crowned WBC interim lightweight title, with the title being on the line for Diaz and Fortuna instead.[20] [21]

On October 8, 2021, it was announced that Garcia would be challenging Joseph Diaz in Los Angeles on November 27 for his WBC interim lightweight title following Díaz's victory over Fortuna, the same title Garcia had held after beating Luke Campbell and was subsequently stripped of earlier in 2021.[22] On October 15, 2021, Mike Coppinger of ESPN revealed that García suffered a hand injury and the fight with Diaz will be postponed.[23]

Non-title fights

Garcia vs. Tagoe

On February 4, 2022, it was announced that Garcia would be returning to the ring after a long spell of inactivity against former IBO lightweight champion Emmanuel Tagoe on April 9. He easily dominated Tagoe and scored a knockdown in Round 2, winning a unanimous decision with the scores of 119–108, 119–108, and 118–109.[24] After the fight, Garcia left Reynoso and started training with Joe Goossen.[25]

Garcia vs. Fortuna

On July 16, 2022, Garcia faced Javier Fortuna in a super lightweight bout in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Garcia dominated the fight scoring knockdowns in rounds four, five and six, with the referee stopping the fight after the third knockdown. All the judges had scored the fight identically 50–43 prior to the stoppage, giving Garcia every round.[26] Garcia received praise for his performance, which was described as being an improvement over his performance against Tagoe.[27]

Garcia vs. Davis

See main article: Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia. On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Garcia would face Gervonta Davis on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a 136 lbs catchweight contest.[28] The long-awaited bout was a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN.[29] Davis knocked down Garcia in the second round and then also in the seventh round from a body shot. Garcia was unable to rise on the referee's count of ten, leading to Gervonta Davis being declared winner via KO. Following the fight, Garcia was criticized by some boxing figures for not rising in the seventh round. In an appearance on Max on Boxing, Timothy Bradley said that Garcia "quit". stating: "Listen to me. If you can get up at 11, why can't you get up at 9? If you can look up, you can get up, Max, and he chose not to."[30] Promoter Eddie Hearn stated, "you can't say that he didn't quit. But I don’t blame him for doing it, like most people in that position would've done that. But quitting is deciding not to continue and he decided not to continue."[31] This was Garcia's first loss as a professional.[32]

Garcia left his trainer, Goossen, a week after the Davis fight and hired Derrick James as his trainer in May 2023.[33]

Garcia vs. Duarte

Garcia faced Oscar Duarte at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The fight took place on December 2, 2023.[34] Garcia won the fight by KO in the 8th round after landing a combination late in the round rendering Duarte unable to beat the count of the referee.

Garcia vs. Haney

See main article: Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia.

On February 9, 2024, it was announced that Garcia vs. Devin Haney was signed[35] for April 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada for the WBC super lightweight title.[36] Two days before the fight, Garcia agreed to a wager with Haney that Garcia would pay $500,000 for every pound over the limit should he miss weight. Garcia later weighed in at 143.2lbs, 3.2lbs over the championship limit, and would forfeit up to $600,000 of his purse to Haney. Garcia was not eligible to win the title.[37]

Garcia won the bout via majority decision (114–110, 115–109, 112–112), knocking down Haney in rounds 7, 10 and 11 before coming away with the victory.[38] On May 1, Voluntary Anti-Doping Association notified all involved parties that Garcia had tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, the day before and the day of his fight with Haney.[39] Garcia responded via social media, denying the accusations and citing his willingness to take the drug test.[40] On June 20, the bout was changed to a no contest; Garcia was fined $1.1 million and suspended for a year due to using Ostarine after taking the plea deal over taking it to trial.[41]

Expelled from WBC

On July 4, 2024, Garcia was expelled by the WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán after using racial slurs against black people and disparaging Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media.[42] Sulaiman said that Garcia declined multiple attempts by the WBC to help with his mental health and substance abuse.[43] Garcia's family released a statement saying, "Ryan has been open about his ongoing struggle with mental health over the years and as a family we are committed to ensuring and encouraging that he receives the necessary help to navigate this very challenging time and address both his immediate and long-term well-being."[44]

Other ventures

In 2019, Garcia starred as Sonny Mendoza in the Brat teen web series On the Ropes.[45] During 2021, Garcia signed a deal with sports drink Gatorade to appear on television commercials advertising the brand, thus becoming the first American boxer ever to appear on a Gatorade campaign.[46]

Personal life

Garcia comes from a large family. His parents have been actively involved with his career since he was an amateur. They continue to assist him with his professional career as his father remains one of his trainers and his mother works as his personal administrative assistant for commercial projects. Garcia attended Adelanto High School before leaving due to amateur boxing commitments.[47] In March 2019, Garcia's daughter was born.[48]

Although American by birth and nationality, Garcia often incorporates his Mexican heritage into his persona. He often carries both the U.S. and Mexican flags into the ring and frequently wears red, white, and blue colors.[49] His walk out and victory music has frequently been "El Rey" by Vicente Fernández, a reference to Garcia's "King Ryan" nickname.[50] In December 2022, Garcia began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rener Gracie.[51] He supported Donald Trump for president in 2024, with the campaign publicly touting his endorsement.[52] In July 2024, he posted on X (formerly Twitter): "I don’t support the LGBTQ + – whatever the fuck at all, fuck you guys rot in hell."[53]

In 2024, his ex-wife Andrea Celina accused him of breaking into her home and smashing her belongings.[54] She also posted screenshots of text messages between her and Garcia, revealing the boxer's alleged aggressive and hostile behavior. According to Celina, Garcia's actions were fueled by his ongoing struggles with alcohol.[55] In June 2024, Garcia was arrested for damaging a room and hallway in the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, California.[56] According the Beverly Hills Police Department, the hotel stated that Garcia caused an estimated $15,000 in damage.[57] The next month, Garcia would be criminally charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism, for which he faces up to a year in prison.[58]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26NC24–1 Devin Haney12Apr 20, 2024
25Win24–1Oscar DuarteKO8 (12), Dec 2, 2023
24Loss23–1Gervonta DavisKO7 (12), Apr 22, 2023
23Win23–0Javier FortunaKO6 (12), Jul 16, 2022
22Win22–0Emmanuel TagoeUD12Apr 9, 2022
21Win21–0Luke CampbellTKO7 (12), Jan 2, 2021
20Win20–0Francisco FonsecaKO1 (12), Feb 14, 2020
19Win19–0Romero DunoKO1 (12), Nov 2, 2019
18Win18–0Jose LopezRTD2 (10), Mar 30, 2019
17Win17–0Braulio RodriguezKO5 (10), Dec 15, 2018
16Win16–0Carlos Morales10Sep 1, 2018
15Win15–0Jayson VélezUD10May 4, 2018
14Win14–0Fernando Vargas ParraKO1 (10), Mar 22, 2018
13Win13–0Noe Martinez RaygozaTKO8 (8), Dec 16, 2017
12Win12–0Cesar Alan ValenzuelaTKO3 (8), Nov 2, 2017
11Win11–0Miguel CarrizozaKO1 (8), Sep 15, 2017
10Win10–0Mario MaciasKO1 (4), Jul 15, 2017
9Win9–0Tyrone LuckeyTKO2 (6), May 6, 2017
8Win8–0Devon Jonnes KO2 (6), Feb 3, 2017
7Win7–0José Antonio Martínez2 (6), Dec 17, 2016
6Win6–0Mario Aguirre2 (4), Oct 14, 2016
5Win5–0Jonathan CruzTKO2 (4), Aug 17, 2016
4Win4–0Cristian Jesus Cruz4Jul 27, 2016
3Win3–0Luis LozanoTKO1 (4), Jul 7, 2016
2Win2–0Hector GarcíaTKO1 (4), Jun 24, 2016
1Win1–0Edgar Meza1 (4), Jun 9, 2016

Pay-per-view bouts

United States
No. Date Fight Buys Network Revenue
1Davis vs. Garcia1,200,000[59] Showtime/DAZN$102,000,000
2Haney vs. Garcia500,000[60] DAZN$35,000,000
Total sales1,700,000$137,000,000

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muehlhausen. Steven. October 15, 2021. Ryan Garcia Injured, Out Of JoJo Diaz Fight. live. February 13, 2022. DAZN. February 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212154400/https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/amp/boxing/ryan-garcia-injured-out-of-jojo-diaz-fight/1euwyidv8xt351uq6yk2hx1qf8.
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  3. Web site: Quintero . Jose . Garcia has sights set on Olympics . Victorville Daily Press . Gannett . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311024301/https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/sports/2014/05/26/corner-talk-garcia-has-sights/37162114007/ . live .
  4. Web site: Pugmire . Lance . Golden Boy signs major lightweight prospect Ryan Garcia . Los Angeles Times . November 7, 2016 . May 31, 2020 . June 8, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125249/https://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-sn-boxing-ryan-garcia-golden-boy-de-la-hoya-20161107-story.html . live .
  5. Web site: BoxRec: Ryan Garcia . BoxRec . May 31, 2020 . June 3, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603213418/https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/765995 . live .
  6. News: Garcia pairs with Alvarez's trainer Reynoso as he readies for 17th pro fight . Jose . Quintero . . December 13, 2018 . December 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181216073957/https://www.vvdailypress.com/sports/20181213/garcia-pairs-with-alvarezs-trainer-reynoso-as-he-readies-for-17th-pro-fight . December 16, 2018.
  7. Web site: Rafael . Dan . Golden Boy signs Garcia to multiyear extension . ESPN . September 18, 2019 . May 31, 2020 . August 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810042857/https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/27647091/golden-boy-signs-garcia-multiyear-extension . live .
  8. Web site: Ryan Garcia to fight Romero Duno as part of multiyear extension with Golden Boy . Los Angeles Times . September 19, 2019 . May 31, 2020 . November 3, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191103012930/https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-09-18/ryan-garcia-fight-romero-duno-golden-boy-extension . live .
  9. Web site: Idec . Keith . Ryan Garcia Destroys Romero Duno in One Round . BoxingScene . November 2, 2019 . May 31, 2020 . April 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422030340/https://www.boxingscene.com/ryan-garcia-destroys-romero-duno-one-results--143956 . live .
  10. Web site: Akopyan . Manouk . Ryan Garcia gets his chance for a featured fight against Francisco Fonseca . Los Angeles Times . January 2020 . May 31, 2020 . March 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200315151823/https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-01-01/ryan-garcia-featured-fight-against-francisco-fonseca-honda-center . live .
  11. Web site: Lee . Alicia . Watch boxer Ryan Garcia knock out Francisco Fonseca in just over a minute into their match . CNN . February 15, 2020 . May 31, 2020 . February 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200216230710/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/15/us/ryan-garcia-fight-francisco-fonseca-trnd/index.html . live .
  12. Web site: California venue confirmed for Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell battle . Worldboxingnews.net . October 30, 2020 . November 3, 2020 . November 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201129020923/https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2020/10/30/california-venue-confirmed-ryan-garcia-vs-luke-campbell-battle/ . live .
  13. Web site: Happe . Liam . Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell rescheduled for January 2, 2021 . DAZN News . November 20, 2020 . January 3, 2021 . January 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210106193113/https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/ryan-garcia-vs-luke-campbell-rescheduled-for-january-2-2021/1fdcobfv3tboezs60wjho1t3s . live .
  14. Web site: Venue change and undercard for Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell revealed . Fight Sports . December 7, 2020 . January 3, 2021 . January 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210108203346/https://www.fightsports.tv/venue-change-undercard-for-ryan-garcia-vs-luke-campbell-revealed/ . live .
  15. Web site: Muehlhausen . Steven . Ryan Garcia's technical knock-out on Luke Campbell had won Garcia the interim WBC champ . DAZN News . January 3, 2021 . January 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210102222413/https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ryan-garcia-vs-luke-campbell-live-updates-results-highlights-from-card/1q73x2k14p1d31m532jm86cd8f . live .
  16. Web site: Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell - CompuBox Punch Stats . CompuBox . January 3, 2021 . January 3, 2021 . April 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422030340/https://www.boxingscene.com/ryan-garcia-vs-luke-campbell-compubox-punch-stats--154490 . live .
  17. Web site: July 30, 2021. GB gold medalist Campbell retires from boxing. October 8, 2021. ESPN.com. en. October 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008141042/https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/31917819/former-olympic-gold-medallist-luke-campbell-announces-retirement-boxing. live.
  18. News: Ryan Garcia to defend interim WBC belt against Javier Fortuna on July 9. April 14, 2021. DAZN. April 13, 2021. en. April 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210414064610/https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ryan-garcia-to-defend-interim-wbc-belt-against-javier-fortuna-on-july-9/17kwbd98fbqz11lhxs8d7az1q9. live.
  19. Web site: Christ. Scott. April 24, 2021. Ryan Garcia withdraws from fight with Javier Fortuna. April 24, 2021. Bad Left Hook. en. April 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424171208/https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/4/24/22401138/ryan-garcia-withdraws-from-fight-javier-fortuna-dazn-boxing-news-2021. live.
  20. Web site: May 24, 2021. Garcia stripped of his interim WBC title. live. October 29, 2021. ringside24. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029223139/https://ringside24.com/en/44620-garsiyu-lishili-vremennogo-poyasa-wbc.
  21. Web site: WBC Lightweight division news. May 24, 2021 . October 29, 2021. en-US. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029223138/https://wbcboxing.com/en/wbc-lightweight-division-news/. live.
  22. Web site: Esco. Wil. October 8, 2021. Ryan Garcia reaches terms with Joseph Diaz Jr for November 27 fight. October 8, 2021. Bad Left Hook. en. October 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008133434/https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/10/8/22716224/ryan-garcia-reaches-terms-with-joseph-diaz-jr-for-november-27-bout-boxing-new-2021. live.
  23. Web site: Coppinger. Mike. October 15, 2021. Lightweight star Ryan Garcia suffers hand injury; fight with Joseph Diaz Jr. to be postponed. October 15, 2021. ESPN. en. October 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211015174247/https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/32406236/lightweight-star-ryan-garcia-sustains-hand-injury-fight-joseph-diaz-jr-postponed. live.
  24. Web site: February 4, 2022. Garcia to make comeback vs. Tagoe on April 9. February 5, 2022. ESPN.com. en. February 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204203608/https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/33216935/ryan-garcia-make-comeback-emmanuel-tagoe-april-9. live.
  25. Web site: February 12, 2022. Ryan Garcia leaves Eddy Reynoso, now trained by Joe Goosen. February 12, 2022. Boxing News 24. en. February 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212055202/https://www.boxingnews24.com/2022/02/ryan-garcia-leaves-eddy-reynoso-now-trained-by-joe-goosen/. live.
  26. Web site: Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna fight results: Live boxing updates, scorecard, start time, undercard . 2022-07-17 . CBSSports.com . July 17, 2022 . en . July 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717041053/https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/ryan-garcia-vs-javier-fortuna-fight-results-live-boxing-updates-scorecard-start-time-undercard/live/ . live .
  27. Web site: Ryan Garcia dominiert Javier Fortuna im Halbwelter. Focus Online. 3 September 2023. de. August 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230826180557/https://www.focus.de/sport/boxen/ryan-garcia-dominiert-javier-fortuna-im-halbwelter_id_118791436.html. live.
  28. Web site: 2023-04-22 . Davis, Garcia make weight, then things get 'crazy' . 2023-04-24 . ESPN.com . en . April 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230424112550/https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/36258028/gervonta-davis-ryan-garcia-make-weight-need-restrained . live .
  29. Web site: Tabuena . Anton . 2023-02-25 . Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis finally made official . 2023-02-25 . Bloody Elbow . en . February 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230225083834/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/25/23614500/ryan-garcia-vs-gervonta-davis-finally-made-official . live .
  30. News: Manouk. Akopyan. Timothy Bradley on Ryan Garcia Quit Claims: 'There Is No Doubt About It'. Boxing Scene. May 2, 2023. May 4, 2023. September 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230902063520/https://www.boxingscene.com/timothy-bradley-on-ryan-garcia-quit-claims-there-no-doubt-about-it--174293. live.
  31. News: Wil. Esco. Eddie Hearn believes it's hard to say Ryan Garcia didn't quit against Gervonta Davis. SB Nation. May 4, 2023. May 4, 2023. May 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504161414/https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/5/4/23710862/eddie-hearn-says-its-hard-not-to-say-ryan-garcia-quit-against-gervonta-davis-boxing-news-2023. live.
  32. News: Davis hands Garcia first defeat with knockout win . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-04-24 . April 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230424112550/https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/65364569 . live .
  33. News: Salazar . Francisco . Ryan Garcia picks Derrick James as new head trainer . 26 April 2024 . The Ring . 19 May 2023 . May 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506052229/https://www.ringtv.com/653135-ryan-garcia-picks-derrick-james-as-new-head-trainer/ . live .
  34. News: Mike. Coppinger. Ryan Garcia, after 1st loss, to fight Oscar Duarte on Dec. 2. ESPN. October 2, 2023. November 26, 2023. November 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126082102/https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38548385/ryan-garcia-1st-loss-fight-oscar-duarte-dec-2. live.
  35. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia signed for April in Las Vegas . FIGHTMAG . 10 February 2024 . February 10, 2024 . February 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240213225425/https://www.fightmag.com/devin-haney-vs-ryan-garcia-signed-for-april-in-las-vegas/ . live .
  36. Web site: 2024-02-09. Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia Reach Terms WBC Title Fight, To Headline April 20 DAZN PPV In Las Vegas. 2024-02-09. BoxingScene.com .
  37. News: Sources: Garcia misses weight, has deal to fight . 19 April 2024 . ESPN.com . 19 April 2024 . April 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240419183442/https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39976264/sources-ryan-garcia-misses-weight-deal-fight-devin-haney . live .
  38. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Ryan Garcia bests Devin Haney by decision in 12-round fight . FIGHTMAG . 21 April 2024 . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421070618/https://www.fightmag.com/ryan-garcia-defeats-devin-haney-by-decision/ . live .
  39. Web site: 2024-05-02 . Boxer Garcia tests positive for banned substance . 2024-05-02 . ESPN.com . en . May 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502012343/https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40066162/boxer-ryan-garcia-tested-positive-banned-substance-ostarine . live .
  40. RYAN GARCIA [@ryangarcia] (May 1, 2024). "Fake news like if I was Donald trump" (Tweet) - via X.
  41. https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40396474/ryan-garcia-suspended-one-year-positive-ped-test Ryan Garcia suspended one year, fined after positive PED tests
  42. News: July 4, 2024 . Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after using racial slurs in livestream . July 5, 2024 . AP News.
  43. News: Henderson . Cydney . July 4, 2024 . Ryan Garcia expelled from World Boxing Council after latest online rant . July 5, 2024 . USA Today.
  44. News: Schlachter . Thomas . Morse . Ben . July 5, 2024 . Ryan Garcia expelled by World Boxing Council following racist remarks . July 5, 2024 . CNN.
  45. Ryan Garcia's new YouTube series maintains the boxer's high exposure. Los Angeles Times. Lance. Pugmire. 4 March 2019. March 13, 2024. March 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240313194143/https://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-ryan-garcia-youtube-series-20190304-story.html. live.
  46. Web site: Ryan Garcia becomes first American boxer to land an endorsement deal with Gatorade . January 29, 2021 . April 27, 2022 . April 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427054925/https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/ryan-garcia-becomes-first-american-boxer-to-land-an-endorsement-deal-with-gatorade/ . live .
  47. News: Victorville's Ryan Garcia embraces boxing life, millennial-style . Pugmire . Lance . . March 21, 2018 . January 11, 2024 . en . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112033708/https://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-boxing-ryan-garcia-20180321-story.html . live .
  48. News: Ryan Garcia takes on fatherhood, lightweight division . Quintero . Jose . . March 29, 2019 . September 22, 2019 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20210108102738/https://www.vvdailypress.com/sports/20190329/ryan-garcia-takes-on-fatherhood-lightweight-division . January 8, 2021.
  49. Web site: Boxer Ryan Garcia now on Oscar De La Hoya's team . . November 8, 2016 . December 16, 2021 . April 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190406100114/http://www.espn.com/blog/onenacion/post/_/id/5989/boxer-ryan-garcia-now-on-oscar-de-la-hoyas-team . live .
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