WBC president expells Ryan Garcia over his social media comments
Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia continues to dominate headlines.
On Thursday, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said he was expelling Garcia over comments the 25-year-old had made on social media. Sulaiman announced his decision via a post on X.
“Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization. We reject any form of discrimination. I fear for Ryan well being [sic] as he has declined multiple attempts for our help with mental health and substance abuse,” Sulaiman posted along with a photo of Garcia.
Exercising my authority as president of the WBC , I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization. We reject any form of discrimination. I fear for Ryan well being as he has declined multiple attempts for our help with mental health and substance abuse pic.twitter.com/pCIOH2am7B
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) July 4, 2024
On a recent audio chat stream on X, Garcia talked about some social and religious issues, such as the Palestine-Israel conflict. Garcia views himself as a Christian and calls the Israelites God’s chosen people. Garcia also talked about protecting young children and disagreed with Muslims who defend having sexual relationships with younger teenage women, saying “f–k Muslims that r-pe little kids.”
Garcia went on a livestream on Instagram later in the day and showed no remorse over his opinions.
“You ain’t going to catch me apologizing. … Shoot me if you want. I don’t give a f–k,” Garcia told the viewers.
Ryan Garcia just on livestream regarding what he said earlier:
‘You ain’t gona catch me apologising for nothing. None of you guys are real & do anything in person. Yr internet gangsters, I really want everybody to come try me’.. pic.twitter.com/zVyBlV0W1z
— The 505 🥊 (@the505way) July 4, 2024
Garcia had already been serving a 1-year suspension from the WBC for a positive drug test after his fight with Devin Haney in April.
Last month, Garcia claimed that he was retiring from boxing. His expulsion from the WBC may have just expedited the process.
