Ryan Garcia Teases Explosive Comeback: Announces Potential Fight with Reigning World Champion

On April 20, Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) shocked the boxing world by defeating Devin Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) at the Barclays Center in New York City, NY, by majority decision with the judges scorecards reading 114-110 and 115-109 for Garcia with the last card 112-112. In a bout presented by Matchroom Boxing, Haney Promotions, and KingRy Promotions. Controversy soon ensued with failed drug tests, troubling social media posts, and an arrest for felony vandalism. The troubled 26-year-old has now revealed on his X account the opponent he wants to face on his return.

Ryan Garcia Fails VADA Test

Controversy Follows Ryan Garcia After Devin Haney Win

The victory over Haney was just the beginning of Garcia’s recent controversies – testing positive for at least one banned performance-enhancing substance in a VADA drug test. It was subsequently revealed that his B Sample was also positive for Ostarine.

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The troubled American fighter soon made more headlines for all the wrong reasons, getting arrested for vandalizing his hotel room at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Not long after the arrest for felony vandalism, Garcia accepted to be suspended for one year retroactive to the fight date, forfeiting his base salary of over $1 million, and his majority decision win be overturned to a no contest. Additionally, his social media accounts have featured troubling posts, including the use of offensive language and rants aimed at Muslims and George Floyd.

The Fighter He Wants to Face Next

Despite the setbacks, Garcia appears to be planning his return, revealing via his X account the fighter he wants to face in his comeback bout: “Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez,“ Garcia wrote. 

He continued: “For my return in April. Let’s make it happen Teo.”

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Since the win in Brooklyn, controversy has followed. It’s refreshing to hear the 26-year-old is looking forward and targeting a comeback after his ban. If he can return to his best, a fight against Lopez is an intriguing prospect.