Ryan Garcia Expelled By World Boxing Council Following Racist Remarks

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has dismissed Ryan Garcia after he repeatedly used racist and discriminatory rhetoric against Black people and Muslims during a social media broadcast, according to the Associated Press.

“Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization,” WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman wrote on X, once known as Twitter.

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Ryan Garcia Expelled By World Boxing Council Following Racist Remarks

“We reject any form of discrimination.”

Garcia issued an apology to X but has subsequently deleted the tweet.

“I was trolling, and I want all the killing to stop,” Garcia wrote, according to the Associated Press. “I love everyone sorry if I offended you.”

CNN has contacted Garcia’s representatives for comment but has not heard back.

Garcia’s family stated his suspension from the WBC, blaming the boxer’s mental health difficulties, according to ESPN.

“Our family unequivocally does not support any statements [Garcia] has made regarding race or religion – these do not reflect who Ryan truly is and how he was raised,” the statement read.

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Ryan Garcia Expelled By World Boxing Council Following Racist Remarks

“Those who know Ryan vouch to this truth. Ryan has been upfront about his ongoing struggle with mental health over the years, and as a family, we are committed to assuring and supporting him to seek the appropriate assistance to navigate this difficult time and address both his immediate and long-term well-being.”

Sulaiman stated in his tweet that the WBC has made “multiple attempts” to assist Garcia with mental health and substance misuse.

SOURCE – CNN