Ryan Garcia News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 31, 2024

Ryan Garcia vows to go through with a previously planned showdown against Rukiya Anpo. Garcia was initially scheduled to collide with Anpo in a boxing match at the year-end RIZIN card on Tuesday. Anpo had to settle for an exhibition match against Sina Karimian, which ended up being a wild affair that saw the in-ring official take a few inadvertent shots. Anpo won the bout via unanimous decision.

Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2024

Ryan Garcia’s return to the boxing ring at RIZIN 49 will have to wait. ‘KingRy’ hasn’t been seen in action since his clash with fellow star Devin Haney in April. While the bout was the first time the two met in a professional boxing match, they had faced off six times in the amateurs. The two split the series 3-3, but Ryan Garcia entered their pro fight a massive underdog. However, he wound up dominating ‘The Dream’ in New York.

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024

Boxing star Ryan Garcia has explained why he feels like he should be the one who “ends” Jake Paul. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been getting under the skin of the boxing community. When he fought and defeated a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, that intensified even further. The heavyweight boxing legend wasn’t able to achieve much in his bout with ‘The Problem Child’, and that much is obvious.

Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024

Former boxing champion Ryan Garcia wants to fight Jake Paul in April. ‘KingRy’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since a spring clash with Devin Haney. Despite entering the bout a heavy betting underdog, Ryan Garcia wound up dominating his amateur rival. After three knockdowns across 12 rounds of action, the former interim lightweight champion emerged with a decision win.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 4, 2024

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins takes issue with Devin Haney suing Ryan Garcia. Back in April, Haney and Garcia shared the boxing ring inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. This was supposed to be a junior welterweight title fight, but “KingRy” failed to make weight. Garcia ended up turning in the best performance of his career, and was initially awarded the majority decision win.

Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024

Nearly six months removed from Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia, the young boxing stars are still at odds. ‘The Dream’ and ‘KingRy’ met in April, in New York City. The bout was the first time they clashed in the professional ranks, but they previously met six times as amateurs. While they were 3-3 in that series, Devin Haney entered their April bout as a heavy-betting favorite. Given Ryan Garcia’s loss to Gervonta Davis, many pundits believed he was outmatched.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 16, 2024

Dana White had a priceless reaction to Jon Jones hanging out with Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas. UFC 306 took place at the Sphere this past Saturday, and Jones was in attendance. It was revealed that “Bones” will put his UFC Heavyweight Championship on the line against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.

Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024

It appears that Ryan Garcia and Manny Pacquiao will collide in an exhibition boxing match later this year. ‘KingRy’ and ‘PacMan’ were in Japan for the massive Super RIZIN 3 card on Saturday. For his part, Manny Pacquiao competed in his second exhibition, facing former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo. The Japanese kickboxer was recently seen sparring with former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and wanted to upset the boxing legend.

Josh Evanoff - July 29, 2024

It appears that a boxing match between the legendary Manny Pacquiao and Ryan Garcia could be next. ‘PacMan’ retired following a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas back in August 2021. At 42 years old, and a lifetime of damage from the boxing ring, the decision made sense. Since then, Manny Pacquiao has competed in exhibition contests, similar to his longtime foe Floyd Mayweather. However, he’s since shown interest in a return to the professional ranks.

Curtis Calhoun - July 26, 2024

Polarizing boxing star Ryan Garcia is back at it on social media, targeting the LGBTQ+ community in a recent rant. Garcia has been in hot water in 2024 after a series of controversial incidents outside of the ring. He’s currently serving a one-year suspension after testing positive for Ostarine, a performance enhancer, in a pre-fight drug test associated with his recent win over Devin Haney.

Susan Cox - July 17, 2024

Boxing standout Ryan Garcia is rumored to be back in the ring for a New Years Eve exhibition bout in Japan. Garcia was recently suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission after failing a drug test for the performing-enhancing drug Ostarine.

Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2024

Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia is in more hot water after video clips surfaced online of an alleged break-in at his ex-partner’s home. Garcia’s ex, Andrea Célina, parted ways from the boxing star after a series of disturbing incidents. In recent days, Garcia went on a racist social media rant targeting black people and Muslims and was expelled from the WBC as a result.

Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024

Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC in the wake of a recent racist rant. As we know, Ryan Garcia has been at the heart of many controversial moments over the course of the last few months. While he did manage to defeat Devin Haney in their blockbuster showdown, the bout has now been overturned after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance.

Josh Evanoff - July 3, 2024

UFC featherweight Dan Ige and boxing star Ryan Garcia could meet at the Las Vegas Sphere in September. ’50k’ is fresh off his short-notice return at UFC 303 over the weekend. After Brian Ortega pulled out of his fight against Diego Lopes, Dan Ige stepped up. On just a few hours’ notice, the featherweight contender nearly sprang the upset. However, the Brazilian left the octagon with a unanimous decision victory.

Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2024

It seems that the saga between boxing stars Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is far from over. In late April, the two met in the main event of a DAZN pay-per-view in New York. Devin Haney entered the matchup as a giant favorite, as many fans were concerned about Ryan Garcia’s erratic behavior. However, all that worrying was for nothing. ‘KingRy’ dropped the previously undefeated ‘Dream’ three times en route to a decision victory.

Harry Kettle - June 21, 2024

Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia has sent a message to Devin Haney after his recent one-year boxing suspension. Earlier this year, Ryan Garcia shocked the world by defeating Devin Haney. Many considered it to be one of the biggest upsets in recent memory, largely due to how Ryan was acting in the build-up to the fight. Of course, the win was soon covered in controversy as a result of Garcia testing positive for a banned substance.

Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2024

Boxing star Ryan Garcia’s victory over Devin Haney in April has been overturned. ‘KingRy’ and ‘The Dream’ faced off in April on DAZN pay-per-view. Despite heading into the contest as a massive underdog, it was a dominant win for Ryan Garcia on fight night. The young superstar scored three knockdowns over the previously unbeaten Haney en route to a decision victory. However, the celebration was short-lived.

Susan Cox - June 20, 2024

Ryan Garcia has announced that he is officially retired from the sport of boxing. Garcia (25 wins (20 by KO) and 1 loss) last fought and defeated Devin Haney (32 wins (15 by KO and 1 loss) this past April.