Ryan Garcia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ryan Garcia
Garcia in 2021
Statistics
Nickname(s)	The Flash King Ryan
Rated at	Super featherweight Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight
Height	5 ft 8+1/2 in
Reach	70 in
Born	(1998-08-08) August 8, 1998 (age 26) Victorville, California, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	27
Wins	24
Wins by KO	20
Losses	2
No contests	1

Ryan Garcia (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He was once the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim lightweight champion in 2021. He is known for his fast hands and powerful punches.

Boxing Journey: From Amateur to Pro

Starting Young: Amateur Career

Ryan Garcia began boxing at just seven years old. He quickly showed great talent. He won 15 national amateur championships. His amateur record was very impressive, with 215 wins and only 15 losses.

Turning Pro: Early Fights

Garcia became a professional boxer when he was 17, on June 9, 2016. His first pro fight was in Tijuana, where he won by TKO. Soon after, he joined Golden Boy Promotions in November 2016. This company is owned by boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. Ryan won his debut fight with Golden Boy by knockout in the second round.

In October 2018, Garcia started training with Eddy Reynoso. Reynoso also trained famous boxers like Canelo Álvarez. In September 2019, Garcia signed a new five-year deal with Golden Boy Promotions.

Climbing the Ranks: Big Fights

Garcia vs. Duno

Ryan Garcia's next big fight was announced as a co-main event. It was part of a huge boxing night featuring Canelo Álvarez. On November 2, 2019, Garcia fought Romero Duno. Ryan won this fight with a first-round knockout. This victory earned him the WBC Silver lightweight title.

Garcia vs. Fonseca

On February 14, 2020, Garcia faced Francisco Fonseca. Ryan won this fight very quickly. He knocked out Fonseca in the first round with a strong left hook.

Becoming a Champion: WBC Interim Lightweight Title

Garcia vs. Campbell

On January 2, 2021, Garcia had a major fight against Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell. This fight was for the interim WBC lightweight title. In the second round, Garcia was knocked down for the first time in his professional career. But he got back up quickly. Later in the fight, in round 7, Garcia landed a powerful body shot that ended the fight. He won the interim WBC lightweight title. This was Campbell's last fight before he retired.

Title Challenges and Injuries

After winning the title, Garcia was set to defend it against Javier Fortuna. However, Ryan withdrew from the fight to focus on his health. Because of this, he was no longer the interim WBC lightweight champion. Later, he was scheduled to fight Joseph Diaz for the same title. But Ryan suffered a hand injury, and that fight was postponed.

Non-Title Fights: New Challenges

Garcia vs. Tagoe

After a break, Ryan Garcia returned to the ring on April 9, 2022. He fought Emmanuel Tagoe. Garcia dominated the fight, winning by a unanimous decision. After this fight, Garcia changed trainers and began working with Joe Goossen.

Garcia vs. Fortuna

On July 16, 2022, Garcia faced Javier Fortuna in a super lightweight bout. Ryan showed a great performance, knocking Fortuna down multiple times. The referee stopped the fight after the third knockdown in round six. Garcia won every round before the stoppage.

Garcia vs. Davis

On April 22, 2023, Ryan Garcia had a highly anticipated fight against Gervonta Davis. This was a big event for boxing fans. Davis knocked Garcia down in the second round and again in the seventh round with a body shot. Garcia was unable to get up, and Davis won by knockout. This was Ryan Garcia's first professional loss. After this fight, Garcia changed trainers again, hiring Derrick James in May 2023.

Garcia vs. Duarte

On December 2, 2023, Garcia fought Oscar Duarte. Ryan won this fight by knockout in the eighth round. He landed a combination of punches that made Duarte unable to continue.

Garcia vs. Haney

On April 20, 2024, Ryan Garcia fought Devin Haney for the WBC super lightweight title. Before the fight, Garcia weighed in over the limit. This meant he could not win the title, even if he won the fight. Garcia won the bout by majority decision, knocking Haney down three times. However, the fight result was later changed to a "no contest." This happened because Garcia tested positive for a banned substance called Ostarine. He was fined and suspended for a year.

Garcia vs. Romero

On May 2, 2025, Ryan Garcia fought Rolando Romero in New York. Garcia lost this fight by unanimous decision.

WBC Expulsion

On July 4, 2024, Ryan Garcia was expelled by the WBC. The WBC president stated that Garcia had declined offers to help with his mental health. Garcia's family released a statement saying that Ryan has been open about his struggles with mental health. They are committed to helping him get the support he needs.

Other Activities

In 2019, Ryan Garcia acted in a teen web series called On the Ropes. He played a character named Sonny Mendoza. In 2021, Garcia signed a deal with the sports drink company Gatorade. He appeared in their TV commercials, becoming the first American boxer to be part of a Gatorade campaign.

Personal Life

Ryan Garcia comes from a big family. His parents have always been very involved in his boxing career. His father is one of his trainers, and his mother helps him with his business projects. Ryan attended Adelanto High School but left to focus on his amateur boxing. He has two children, a daughter born in March 2019 and a son born in December 2023.

Even though he was born in the U.S., Ryan often carries both the U.S. and Mexican flags into the boxing ring. He also frequently wears red, white, and blue colors. His entrance music is often "El Rey" by Vicente Fernández, which connects to his nickname, "King Ryan." In December 2022, Garcia started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rener Gracie.

Professional boxing record

Pay-per-view bouts

See also

In Spanish: Ryan García para niños