“Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization. We reject any form of discrimination. I fear for Ryan well being as he has declined multiple attempts for our help with mental health and substance abuse,” WBC President Marco Sulaiman said.
One day after being suspended, Ryan Garcia issued a series statements on X and Instagram.
“I take all responsibility for my words[.] I’m misunderstood[.] I [have] just got a lot of trauma[.] And [i]t’s been a tough couple of months as everyone can tell but I am sorry[.] I struggle with substance abuse and it [is] hard for me with everything going on,” he wrote.
“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[.]”
Ryan Garcia is currently in the third month of his 12 months suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission. He has said that he will enter rehab following his latest debacle.
