Ryan García

Ryan García (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer who held the WBC interim lightweight title from January to May 2021. As of October 2021, he is ranked as the world's third-best active lightweight by The Ring magazine[2] and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[3] fifth by ESPN,[4] and seventh by BoxRec.[5]

Ryan Garcia
García in January 2021
Statistics
Nickname(s)
  • The Flash
  • KingRy
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998
Victorville, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights21
Wins21
Wins by KO18
Losses0

Amateur career

García started boxing at the age of seven. He became a 15-time national amateur champion and amassed an amateur record of 215–15.[6]

Professional career

Early career

García turned professional at age 17 on June 9, 2016. In his first professional bout, he fought against Edgar Meza in Tijuana, winning the match by TKO. García soon signed with Golden Boy Promotions in November 2016.[6] Oscar De La Hoya announced García would make his debut on December 17, 2016, on the Smith-Hopkins light-heavyweight main event at The Forum. García won the fight by knockout in the second round.[7]

In September 2019, García extended his contract with a new five-year deal with Golden Boy Promotions. Specific details of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.[8]

García vs. Duno

Golden Boy announced García's next bout would be the co-main event of Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. On September 18, 2019, Romero Duno was announced as García's next opponent.[9] García defeated Duno with a first-round knockout, capturing the WBC Silver lightweight title.[10]

García vs. Fonseca

On January 2, 2020, Golden Boy announced García would be facing Francisco Fonseca on February 14 at the Honda Center, Anaheim.[11] García landed seven punches in the fight before landing a lead left hook which knocked out Fonseca in the first round.[12]

García vs. Campbell

On October 8 it was announced García would be facing Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell for the interim WBC lightweight title at Fantasy Springs Resort, Indio, California.[13] The fight was originally scheduled on December 5, 2020, but was pushed back to January 2, 2021, with the venue changing to American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas due to Campbell contracting Coronavirus.[14][15]In round 2 of his fight with Campbell, Garcia had received his first knockdown of his professional career. He had survived the knockdown, as he gets up shortly after hitting the canvas. Later on in the fight, in round 7, Garcia had hit Luke Campbell with a fight ending body shot.[16] CompuBox statistics show García outlanded Campbell 94 to 74 (32%) in total punches and 77 to 51 (44%) in power punches with Campbell outlanding García in jabs 23 to 17 (15%).[17] The fight was ultimately Campbell's last bout before his retirement.[18]

Cancelled bouts vs. Fortuna and Diaz

On April 13, 2021, it was announced by DAZN that García would defend his newly won WBC interim lightweight title against Dominican former WBA (Regular) super featherweight champion Javier Fortuna. The bout was set for July 9 in a location to be determined, and the winner would become mandatory to WBC lightweight champion, Devin Haney.[19] However, on April 24, García announced he had withdrawn from the bout, in order to "manage his health and well being".[20] Former IBF super featherweight champion Joseph Diaz agreed to move up to lightweight to fill in for García, and fight Fortuna on July 9. García was subsequently stripped of his newly crowned WBC interim lightweight title, with the title being on the line for Diaz and Fortuna instead.[21][22]

On October 8, 2021, it was announced that García would be challenging Joseph Diaz in Los Angeles on November 27 for his WBC interim lightweight title, the same title García had held after beating Luke Campbell and was subsequently stripped of earlier in 2021.[23] On October 15, 2021, Mike Coppinger of ESPN revealed that García suffered a hand injury and the fight with Diaz will be postponed.[24]

Personal life

Ryan has three sisters, Demi, Sasha, and Kayla and a brother who is also a professional boxer named Sean García. His parents are Henry and Lisa García. His parents were actively involved in his amateur career. They continue to assist Ryan with his professional career as his father remains one of his trainers and his mother works as his Personal Administrative Assistant for commercial projects. In March 2019, García's daughter was born.[25] In December 2020 García’s second daughter was born.

Although being American by birth and nationality, García often incorporates his Mexican heritage into his persona. He often carries both the U.S and Mexican flags into the ring and frequently wears red, white, and blue colors.[26] Though he does not speak Spanish, he is currently trained by Eddy Reynoso, who also trains Canelo Álvarez. However, his father Henry García translates as he remains second assistant on the training team.[27]

Garcia has revealed that he is a Christian, and has uploaded a TikTok of himself being baptized.[28]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
21 fights 21 wins 0 losses
By knockout 18 0
By decision 3 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Win 21–0 Luke Campbell TKO 7 (12), 1:58 Jan 2, 2021 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBC interim lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Francisco Fonseca KO 1 (12), 1:20 Feb 14, 2020 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. Retained WBC Silver lightweight title
19 Win 19–0 Romero Duno KO 1 (12), 1:38 Nov 2, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBO–NABO, and vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Jose Lopez TKO 2 (10), 3:00 Mar 30, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Braulio Rodriguez KO 5 (10), 1:14 Dec 15, 2018 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Carlos Morales MD 10 Sep 1, 2018 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jayson Vélez UD 10 May 4, 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF, and WBO–NABO super featherweight titles
14 Win 14–0 Fernando Vargas Parra KO 1 (10), 2:55 Mar 22, 2018 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
13 Win 13–0 Noe Martinez Raygoza TKO 8 (8), 1:45 Dec 16, 2017 Place Bell, Laval, Quebec, Canada
12 Win 12–0 Cesar Alan Valenzuela TKO 3 (8), 2:59 Nov 2, 2017 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
11 Win 11–0 Miguel Carrizoza KO 1 (8), 0:30 Sep 15, 2017 MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
10 Win 10–0 Mario Macias KO 1 (4), 1:14 Jul 15, 2017 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Tyrone Luckey TKO 2 (6), 2:20 May 6, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Devon Jonnes KO 2 (6), 0:55 Feb 3, 2017 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 José Antonio Martínez KO 2 (6), 2:00 Dec 17, 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Mario Aguirre RTD 2 (4), 3:00 Oct 14, 2016 Sportsmen's Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Jonathan Cruz TKO 2 (4), 1:44 Aug 17, 2016 Exchange LA, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Cristian Jesus Cruz UD 4 Jul 27, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Luis Lozano TKO 1 (4), 1:40 Jul 7, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Hector García TKO 1 (4), 1:12 Jun 24, 2016 Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Edgar Meza TKO 1 (4), 1:34 Jun 9, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

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