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LA Raw Concert Bomb Flops as Ryan Garcia Aligns with Judgment Day
entertainment1 month ago

LA Raw Concert Bomb Flops as Ryan Garcia Aligns with Judgment Day

On this week’s WWE Raw in Los Angeles, Joe Hendry and Danhausen’s fan-angled concert with The Judgment Day bombed with the crowd, highlighting a weak moment in their feud. The segment pivoted when boxer Ryan Garcia danced, then jumped the ring to attack Hendry and side with The Judgment Day, using the moment to promote his upcoming WBC welterweight title fight against Conor Benn. The chaotic finish ended with a beatdown on Danhausen and a tease toward SummerSlam.

Vegas September Showdown: Garcia vs Benn for WBC welterweight title under Zuffa
sports1 month ago

Vegas September Showdown: Garcia vs Benn for WBC welterweight title under Zuffa

Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a bout promoted under Zuffa Boxing. Both fighters have shown momentum in recent bouts, with Garcia returning to form after his title win over Mario Barrios, and Benn building steam with wins and a high-profile clash with Eubank Jr and a subsequent win over Regis Prograis; negotiations with Golden Boy Promotions had previously created promotional friction, but the fight is now official.

Cross-over trash talk: Topuria taunts Garcia over possible boxing clash
sports3 months ago

Cross-over trash talk: Topuria taunts Garcia over possible boxing clash

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.

Garcia vs Barrios: Las Vegas Welterweight Showdown Headlines DAZN PPV
boxing6 months ago

Garcia vs Barrios: Las Vegas Welterweight Showdown Headlines DAZN PPV

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.

Ryan Garcia's RIZIN Fight Blocked, Eyes Jake Paul Showdown
sports1 year ago

Ryan Garcia's RIZIN Fight Blocked, Eyes Jake Paul Showdown

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 Eyes UFC After One-Year PED Suspension
sports2 years ago

Ryan Garcia Eyes UFC After One-Year PED Suspension

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.

Ryan Garcia Suspended for PEDs, Teases UFC Move
sports2 years ago

Ryan Garcia Suspended for PEDs, Teases UFC Move

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.