Ryan Garcia has apologized for his racist rants and stated that he is taking the necessary steps to seek help for his behavior.
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In a post on the social media platform X, Garcia took full responsibility for his offensive words, attributing his actions to trauma and other deeply personal issues. “I’m misunderstood. I just got a lot of trauma, and it’s been a tough couple of months, as everyone can tell, but I AM SORRY. I struggle with substance abuse and it’s hard for me with everything going on. I actually love black people, no cap, which is why I’m actually sad I offended all my black family and friends,” the boxer wrote.
Garcia’s post continued, “This sucks, but all I can do is be better and stop using stupid words and letting some people in my circle hype me up. Sorry to everyone that I offended. I still stand on stopping black-on-black crime and my stance against pedophiles, which will always remain something I stand on.” According to Baller Alert, it is currently unknown what specific treatment Garcia is seeking, but he has previously mentioned struggling with heavy drinking.
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Before ending his statement, Garcia called out the World Boxing Council, alleging that others have made racist remarks and were never suspended.
So wbc so many other people have said racist remarks and you never expelled. I’m expelled for life. It’s okay just don’t try to work with me ever again even after I get clean and sober. The problem is Devin has said racist things and so has Tim Bradley and NADA You do nothing.
In the hood everyone has said the N word. And everyone knows that. And everyone acts like you check everyone, Attacking me when everyone needs to be checked then
As previously reported, Garcia was permanently suspended for his use of racial slurs toward Black people and the frequent use of the N-word.