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Conor Benn will challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia on Sept. 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Benn’s first world-title bid, while Garcia defends the belt he won in February; the bout is promoted by Zuffa Boxing with UFC backing.
UFC star Ilia Topuria and boxing contender Ryan Garcia traded heated remarks about a hypothetical boxing bout. Topuria claimed he could beat Garcia in a boxing ring and even pursue boxing someday, while Garcia dismissed him as a hype MMA striker and warned he’d be stopped. The exchange referenced Garcia’s past Ostarine positive test and suspension. Real cross‑over talk remains unlikely while Topuria is under UFC contract, though Garcia has a September bout with Conor Benn scheduled.
After a tumultuous period, Ryan Garcia returned in Las Vegas with a sharper, more disciplined performance, knocking down Mario Barrios and winning a wide unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title, aided by his reunited father in the corner and improved defense, re-energizing boxing's star power and fueling talk of future megafights with Devin Haney and others.
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios defends his belt against Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas on Feb. 21 at the T-Mobile Arena, live on DAZN PPV, headlining a card that also features three world-title fights. The undercard includes Hitchins-Duarte (IBF super-lightweight), Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka (WBA), Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright, and Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko. Prelims start 3:00 PM PT, main card 5:00 PM PT with the main event around 9:00 PM PT; PPV pricing is US $69.99 or $99.99 for a bundle, plus DAZN Ultimate Tier options.
During a live stream, Ryan Garcia delivered a brutal midsection body shot to streamer Zavala, who screamed in pain and later vomited; the broadcast cut short after Garcia called 911 for medical help. Garcia is set to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on Feb. 21.
Jake Paul’s upcoming fight with Gervonta Davis is in jeopardy due to Davis’s legal issues, leading Paul’s team to explore other opponents, with Ryan Garcia being a potential replacement for a December bout.
Ryan Garcia has filed to dismiss his divorce from Andrea Celina Velarde, suggesting they have reconciled, as evidenced by recent social media posts, after initially seeking separation due to irreconcilable differences.
Ryan Garcia's planned exhibition fight against kickboxer Rukiya Anpo at RIZIN's New Year's Eve event is in jeopardy after his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, announced that Golden Boy Promotions has not signed off on the bout. Despite a heated press conference between Garcia and Anpo, De La Hoya stated that no agreement has been reached, putting the fight on hold. Garcia, currently suspended for a doping violation, was looking to stay active through this exhibition match.
Ryan Garcia has been suspended for one year by the New York State Athletic Commission after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine, retroactive to his April 20 fight against Devin Haney. Garcia's victory has been overturned to a no-contest, and he has forfeited his $1.2 million purse and been fined $10,000. Garcia's defense claimed supplement contamination, but the commission upheld the strict liability rule. Garcia may seek to fight internationally during his suspension, which lasts until April 20, 2025.
Boxer Ryan Garcia has been suspended for one year by the New York State Athletic Commission and must forfeit the $1 million he won from his fight against Devin Haney after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. The fight result has been changed to a no-contest, and Garcia has also been fined $10,000.
Ryan Garcia has been suspended for a year and fined $10,000 after testing positive for banned substances following his fight against Devin Haney, which has been ruled a no-contest. Garcia, who maintains his innocence, expressed his frustration on Twitter and hinted at a possible move to the UFC, although the suspension would also apply to MMA. This comes after Garcia announced his retirement from boxing, citing personal struggles.
Ryan Garcia has been suspended for one year and his fight with Devin Haney has been ruled a no-contest after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Garcia will forfeit his $1.1 million purse and pay a $10,000 fine. He claims the positive test was due to supplement contamination and has announced his retirement from boxing.
Mike Tyson's upcoming fight with Jake Paul is in jeopardy after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight, leading to a medical emergency. If Tyson is unable to compete, former world champion Ryan Garcia has offered to step in as a replacement. Garcia, who recently defeated Devin Haney but failed an anti-doping test, expressed his willingness to fight Paul on social media. Tyson's representatives assure that he is recovering well, but his participation depends on passing pre-fight medical tests.
Following a health scare for Mike Tyson, boxer Ryan Garcia has offered to replace him in the upcoming fight against Jake Paul. Tyson experienced nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up but is recovering well. Despite Garcia's offer, Paul dismissed concerns about the fight's status. Garcia is currently facing backlash for testing positive for a banned substance in a recent bout.
Mike Tyson experienced a medical emergency due to an ulcer flare-up on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles but is reportedly "doing great" now. This incident has cast uncertainty over his upcoming fight with Jake Paul scheduled for July 20. Ryan Garcia has volunteered to replace Tyson if needed, while Paul dismissed any changes to the fight. Tyson's last professional bout was in 2005, though he had an exhibition match in 2020.