Boxer Ryan Garcia has recently found himself in hot water after making racist and anti-Muslim remarks, leading to his expulsion from the World Boxing Council. Garcia took to Instagram to issue an apology, stating that he is “headed to rehab” following the backlash.
In his post, Garcia defended himself by saying he has supported black communities in the past and has faced racism himself. He claimed that his comments were taken out of context and that he was speaking out against black-on-black crime. Garcia also mentioned that he is working to remove the N-word from his vocabulary.
Despite his attempts to clarify his statements, Garcia’s remarks led to his expulsion from the boxing organization. This comes after he was suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission for testing positive for a banned substance after his fight against Devin Haney.
Garcia’s troubles seem to be mounting as he was also arrested on a felony vandalism charge after causing damage to a Beverly Hills hotel. Despite these setbacks, Garcia and his team maintain that he was a victim of substance contamination and that the levels found in his system provided no advantage in the ring.
It is clear that Ryan Garcia is facing a series of challenges both personally and professionally. It remains to be seen how he will navigate these obstacles and whether he can make amends for his controversial remarks and actions. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.