Amid the controversy that surrounds his identify within the boxing world, Ryan Garcia is hoping to proceed combating in a special sport, and he has the right opponent in thoughts.
Garcia skyrocketed to new heights in his recognition over current years, and not too long ago scored the largest win of his profession to cap it off, although that has since modified. The California native initially took Devin Haney’s undefeated document earlier than later failing a drug take a look at and getting his victory overuled to a no contest.
Alongside the victory being scratched off, Ryan Garcia now faces a one 12 months ban from boxing. As a substitute of feeling sorry for himself, Garcia has his sights set on an enormous profession transfer.
The 25-year-old needs to see his ongoing social media feud with Sean O’Malley unfold into one thing extra. Whereas speaking to TMZ Sports activities, the boxer spoke of his plans within the close to future.
“I am retiring for a 12 months so they do not get the satisfaction for suspending me as a result of it is bull[sh*t],” Garcia stated. “I by no means took steroid in my life.”
Garcia later called out UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley for a battle both contained in the octagon or within the naked knuckle boxing ring.
“I like Suga Sean as a result of he defended me, but when he actually needs to run it within the UFC, I will run it. Or naked knuckle. Sh*t, I am able to battle anyone at this level.”
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Sean O’Malley has had a lot to say about Ryan Garcia throughout his rollercoaster year.
Whereas it’s unclear what’s subsequent for the rising boxing star, all indicators are suggesting that O’Malley can be moving into the octagon once more later this 12 months.
Though nothing has been confirmed, the general consensus is that ‘Suga’ will put his bantamweight strap on the road for the second time in opposition to the well-deserved title contender Merab Dvalishvili.
