Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia is currently embroiled in a major controversy after a series of shocking offensive statements. In a live Twitter space on Thursday afternoon, Garcia was strongly criticized for using racial slurs and mocking George Floyd, which sparked widespread outrage in the community.
Responding to harsh criticism, Garcia announced that he was seeking treatment for his alcohol addiction, a decision that was made after the World Boxing Council (WBC) decided to ban him from fighting due to his inflammatory comments. your move. In his apology, Garcia attempted to divert attention by mentioning Mike Tyson’s past controversies, a move that many saw as an attempt to shift blame and avoid responsibility. “Let me be clear that I have in fact supported the black community,” Garcia said.
Garcia also opened up about his personal experiences with racism when he was called a “zoo animal” by Tim Bradley on ESPN, and tried to justify his actions by claiming that all Everyone can talk nonsense when drunk, regardless of skin color. “If you get triggered by a word, it means you’re too sensitive,” Garcia continued. “God knows my heart and knows I will protect black children until the day I die.”
Garcia asserted that his words were taken out of context and that he spoke out against black criminals killing black people, as well as pedophilia in all religions. “I grew up in a neighborhood where everyone said that word which I’m now erasing from my vocabulary,” he explains. “I have supported many black men and the black community.”
“I am not angry about this outrage and I sincerely apologize if I hurt and offended anyone,” Garcia added. “But my pain deserves to be felt, black and brown people have always been united. And always will be. I’m just a little brighter than you, but I love you and I love black children so much that I could die for a black child. I’m actually speaking out against black criminals killing black people.
Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, publicly condemned these statements, expressing hope that Garcia will receive the help he needs to resolve his problems. “There is no room for hatred or intolerance in my company. Period,” De La Hoya said. “I condemn Ryan’s words in the strongest possible terms. I see that he has apologized and that is a start – but it is only a start to regaining the trust and respect of who have been supporting him.”
This controversy has placed Ryan Garcia in a challenging and trying situation not only personally but also for his career. Despite apologizing and promising to change, Garcia will need to demonstrate with concrete actions that he is truly committed to improvement and respect for the community he offended. Whether Garcia can overcome this difficult period and regain the trust of his fans, only time will tell.
