Ryan Garcia has been expelled from the World Boxing Council (WBC) after using racist and discriminatory language against Black people and Muslims in a social media livestream. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman stated that the organization rejects any form of discrimination and has expelled Garcia from any activity with them.
Garcia later posted an apology on social media, stating that he was trolling and wanted to stop the killing. However, he deleted the post later on. CNN reached out to Garcia’s representatives for comment but has not received a response yet.
Following his expulsion from the WBC, Garcia’s family released a statement citing his mental health issues. They mentioned that they do not support his statements regarding race or religion, stating that it does not reflect who Ryan truly is and how he was raised. The family acknowledged Ryan’s ongoing struggle with mental health and expressed their commitment to ensuring he receives the help he needs during this challenging time.
Sulaiman added in his post that the WBC had offered Garcia assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues multiple times. This incident highlights the importance of mental health awareness and the consequences of using discriminatory language in professional sports.
Ryan Garcia’s use of racist language during a social media livestream has led to his expulsion by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The boxer had repeatedly used discriminatory language against Black people and Muslims during the stream, which sparked outrage among many viewers.
In response to his actions, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman issued a statement condemning any form of discrimination and announced that Garcia would be expelled from any activity with their organization.
Garcia later posted an apology on social media, expressing regret for what he had said and apologizing if he offended anyone. However, he deleted the post later on without providing further details about why.
CNN reached out to Garcia’s representatives for comment but has not received a response yet.
Meanwhile, Ryan’s family released a statement citing his ongoing struggle with mental health as a possible explanation for his behavior during the livestream.
The family emphasized that they do not support their son’s use of discriminatory language towards Black people or Muslims, stating that it does not reflect who Ryan truly is or how he was raised.
Sulaiman also mentioned in his post that the WBC had previously offered assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues to Ryan but did not specify whether these offers were accepted or rejected by him.
This incident highlights once again the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues among athletes, particularly those who are involved in high-pressure environments such as professional sports.