Ryan Garcia Expelled by WBC After Racist and Islamophobic Comments. Ryan Garcia, an American boxer, was expelled by the World Boxing Council (WBC) after a series of racist and Islamophobic comments on social networks. This incident shocked the boxing world and raised many questions about Garcia’s behavior and future in the sport.
On X’s Spaces livestreaming platform, 25-year-old Ryan Garcia made a series of slurs aimed at black people and Muslims. These comments quickly spread and caused a wave of strong opposition from the online community and the boxing world.
Soon after, Garcia issued an apology, claiming that his comments were just an attempt to “troll”. “I was trolling and wanted all the killing to stop,” Garcia wrote. “I love everyone, sorry if I offended you.”
WBC reacted quickly and firmly to this incident. They decided to expel Ryan Garcia from all activities related to the championship or their rankings. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman spoke up about this decision on social network X: “As WBC president, I hereby expel Ryan Garcia from all activities of our organization. We oppose all form of discrimination. I am concerned for Ryan’s well-being because he has repeatedly refused us help for his mental health and substance abuse.”
Ryan Garcia’s family also spoke out after the incident. In a statement, they said: “Recently, our son has made statements that are inconsistent with his or our family’s character or true beliefs. Our family has absolutely no support any statements he makes regarding race or region – these statements do not reflect who Ryan truly is and how he was raised. Ryan has been open about the struggle has been dealing with his mental health for many years and as a family we are committed to ensuring and encouraging him to get the help he needs to get through this very difficult time.”
This is not the first time Ryan Garcia has been in trouble in his career. Last month, Garcia was banned from boxing for one year for violating anti-doping rules after failing a drug test the week before his fight with Devin Haney. Garcia, who also missed weight entering that contest, knocked Haney down three times en route to winning the decision on the judges’ scorecards. But that decision was reversed with the outcome of the fight declared a no contest.
Garcia’s disturbing behavior has caused much concern throughout the year, with his on-air antics and social media activity worrying fight fans and those in the sport. Bizarre social media posts, from claims he was kidnapped to wild government conspiracy theories and claims of evidence of extraterrestrial life, have left fans confused. In June, he was also arrested after allegedly causing €15,000 worth of damage at a Beverly Hills hotel.
Ryan Garcia’s future in the boxing world is now more uncertain than ever. Although he apologized and tried to explain his behavior, the consequences of his racist and Islamophobic words seriously damaged his reputation and career. The boxing world and fans are closely watching to see if Garcia can overcome this difficult period and restore his career.