Why is American boxer Ryan Garcia so controversial? From dating Australia’s ‘highest-paid OnlyFans creator’ to sharing disturbing videos on Instagram, here’s what to know about the sportsman
You don’t need to be interested in boxing world to know who Ryan Garcia is – the pro fighter makes headlines for everything from his controversial love life to his bizarre social media posts and shocking interviews.
Besides his new fling, Garcia also made headlines for a strange video shared on Instagram on March 3 showing a shaky camera and an unidentifiable man inside a house. The words “We got him boys. Ryan Garcia RIP b*****. 666,” appears over the clip. “Video is exactly 666 in time. We told you we were coming.”
Per British media, Garcia’s father claimed that his son was “just trolling” – but not everyone is convinced.
Garcia then confused netizens further when he appeared in an interview with controversial influencer Andrew Tate shared on X.
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In the conversation, Garcia angrily alleges that he had been “taken to the woods” by the “higher elites” and been made to watch child abuse, adding that he had video proof. It’s unclear exactly what he is referring to or whether his statement is true or not, but it’s understandably caused a commotion across the internet.
So, who is Ryan Garcia?
Where is Ryan Garcia from?
Ryan Garcia and his parents were all born in the US, but his family roots are in Mexico, according to Marca. His father Henry Garcia’s side hails from the country’s Nuevo Leon state, while his mother Lisa Diaz was born in New Mexico, according to the same source.
Garcia, 25, was born in Los Alamitos, California, United States, and does not speak Spanish.
How did Ryan Garcia become a boxer?
Does Ryan Garcia have children?
According to Essentially Sports, Garcia has multiple children. He welcomed a baby boy with ex-wife Andrea Célina in December, with whom he also has a daughter called Bela, and has another daughter with his ex-partner Catherine Gamez.
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Who sponsors Ryan Garcia?
- You don’t need to be interested in boxing to know who Ryan Garcia is – the pro fighter makes headlines for everything from his controversial love life to his bizarre social media posts
- Garcia just announced his new relationship with ‘Australia’s highest-paid OnlyFans creator’ Mikaela Testa – a woman who was reportedly banned from TikTok for sharing provocative content