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Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer from Victorville, California, known for his speed, left hook, and large social media following.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer known for his speed and knockout power. He has held the WBC interim lightweight title and later a WBC welterweight title.

What it is

Ryan Garcia, nicknamed 'King Ry,' is a professional boxer from Victorville, California. He turned pro in 2016 after a decorated amateur career with a 215-15 record. Known for his fast hands and left hook, he built a massive social media following and became a major star in the sport.

Key details

Garcia won the WBC interim lightweight title by defeating Luke Campbell in 2021. He lost by knockout to Gervonta Davis in April 2023. His April 2024 majority-decision win over Devin Haney was overturned to a no contest after he tested positive for ostarine, leading to a one-year suspension. As of 2026, his record stands at 24 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest, with 20 knockouts, and he holds a WBC welterweight title.

Why it matters

Garcia's career has been a mix of high-profile wins and controversies, making him a central figure in modern boxing. For Canadian fans, his fights against top international opponents keep him relevant in the global welterweight and lightweight scenes.

In short

  • Turned pro in 2016 after a 215-15 amateur record.
  • Won WBC interim lightweight title in 2021.
  • 2024 win over Devin Haney overturned to no contest due to positive drug test.
  • Suspended for one year; later won WBC welterweight title in 2026.
Canadian angle

Garcia has been a major figure in men’s professional boxing and a high-profile opponent for internationally known fighters, making him relevant to Canadian boxing fans following the global welterweight and lightweight scenes.

Quick questions

Who is Ryan Garcia?
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer from Victorville, California, best known for his fast hands, knockout power, and large online following.
What is Ryan Garcia's boxing record?
Boxing sources list his professional record as 24 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest, with 20 knockouts.
What happened to Ryan Garcia's career?
His career has included major wins, but also a no-contest ruling, a one-year suspension after a positive drug test, and periods of inactivity and a move up in weight class.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Garcia
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, professional boxer status, and title history.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38582808/ryan-garcia-biography-boxing-record-fights-more
    Supports: Age, record, notable opponents, Davis loss, Haney no-contest, and suspension.
  3. Golden Boy Promotions — https://www.goldenboy.com/fighter-profile/ryan-garcia/
    Supports: Amateur record, professional debut, and career milestones.
  4. BoxRec — https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Ryan_Garcia
    Supports: Record, no-contest ruling, and suspension details.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/ryan-garcia-boxing-five-interesting-facts
    Supports: Amateur background and Luke Campbell win.
  6. DAZN — https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/ryan-garcia-fighter-profile-dazn/qc3olxlyvo591pl8dyqcil27d
    Supports: Career overview, weight classes, and fight record at the time of publication.