Ryan Garcia: Age, Biography and Wiki
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer born on August 8, 1998, making him 26 years old as of May 2025. He started boxing at the age of seven and had ambitions to represent the United States at the 2016 Olympics. Garcia had a highly successful amateur career, becoming a 15-time national amateur champion with a record of 215 wins and 15 losses. He turned professional at 17 on June 9, 2016, and quickly rose in the boxing ranks. Garcia held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim lightweight title in 2021, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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| Date of Birth | 8 August 1998 |
| Age | 27 Years |
| Birth Place | Victorville, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ryan Garcia stands 5 feet 8½ inches (174 cm) tall and has a reach of 70 inches (178 cm). His fighting stance is orthodox. While exact weight measurements vary depending on the fight category, he is known primarily as a lightweight boxer. His athletic build and agility are key aspects of his fighting style.
On February 9, 2024, it was announced that Garcia vs. Devin Haney was signed for April 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada for the WBC super lightweight title. Two days before the fight, Garcia agreed to a wager with Haney that Garcia would pay $500,000 for every pound over the limit should he miss weight. Garcia later weighed in at 143.2lbs, 3.2lbs over the championship limit, and would forfeit up to $600,000 of his purse to Haney. Garcia was not eligible to win the title.
| Height | 5 ft 8+1/2 in |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed detailed information about Ryan Garcia’s current relationship or dating status in the provided search results. He tends to keep his personal life private compared to other areas such as his boxing career and social media presence.
Garcia comes from a large family. His parents have been actively involved with his career since he was an amateur. His father remains one of his trainers and his mother works as his personal administrative assistant for commercial projects. Garcia attended Adelanto High School before leaving because of amateur boxing commitments.
In 2024, his ex-wife Andrea Celina accused him of breaking into her home and smashing her belongings. She also posted screenshots of text messages between her and Garcia, revealing the boxer's alleged aggressive and hostile behavior. According to Celina, Garcia's actions were fueled by his ongoing struggles with alcohol. In June 2024, Garcia was arrested for damaging a room and hallway in the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, California. According to the Beverly Hills Police Department, the hotel stated that Garcia caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. The following month, Garcia was criminally charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism, for which he faces up to a year in prison.
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Net Worth
The provided search results do not explicitly state Ryan Garcia’s net worth. However, as a high-profile professional boxer signed with Golden Boy Promotions and having significant social media influence, his net worth is likely substantial. His contracts, fight purses, endorsements, and social media presence contribute to his earnings.
Social Network
Ryan Garcia is highly popular on social media, with a strong presence especially on Instagram and TikTok. He has over 12 million followers on Instagram and 8.6 million on TikTok, which makes him one of the most followed boxers on social media platforms. His social media influence greatly enhances his popularity and marketability outside the ring.
On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Garcia would face Gervonta Davis on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a 136 lbs catchweight contest. The long-awaited bout was a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. Davis knocked down Garcia in the second round and then also in the seventh round from a body shot. Garcia was unable to rise on the referee's count of ten, leading to Gervonta Davis being declared winner via KO. Following the fight, Garcia was criticized by some boxing figures for not rising in the seventh round. In an appearance on Max on Boxing, Timothy Bradley said that Garcia "quit". stating: "Listen to me. If you can get up at 11, why can't you get up at 9? If you can look up, you can get up, Max, and he chose not to." Promoter Eddie Hearn stated, "you can't say that he didn't quit. But I don't blame him for doing it, like most people in that position would've done that. But quitting is deciding not to continue and he decided not to continue." This was Garcia's first loss as a professional.
Garcia won the bout via majority decision (114–110, 115–109, 112–112), knocking down Haney in rounds 7, 10 and 11 before coming away with the victory. On May 1, Voluntary Anti-Doping Association notified all involved parties that Garcia had tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, the day before and the day of his fight with Haney. Garcia responded via social media and denied having taken performance-enhancing drugs, citing his willingness to take the drug test. On June 20, the bout was changed to a no contest; Garcia was fined $1.1 million and suspended for a year due to using Ostarine after taking the plea deal over taking it to trial.
On July 4, 2024, Garcia was expelled by the WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán after using racial slurs against black people and disparaging Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media. He was also called out on social networks being rumored that he was abusing illegal substances. Sulaiman said that Garcia declined multiple attempts by the WBC to help with his mental health and substance abuse. Garcia's family released a statement saying, "Ryan has been open about his ongoing struggle with mental health over the years and as a family we are committed to ensuring and encouraging that he receives the necessary help to navigate this very challenging time and address both his immediate and long-term well-being."
Although American by birth and nationality, Garcia often incorporates his Mexican heritage into his persona. He often carries both the U.S. and Mexican flags into the ring and frequently wears red, white, and blue colors. His walk out and victory music has frequently been "El Rey" by Vicente Fernández, a reference to Garcia's "King Ryan" nickname. In December 2022, Garcia began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rener Gracie. He supported Donald Trump for president in 2024, with Trump's campaign publicly touting his endorsement. In July 2024, he posted on X (formerly Twitter): "I don't support the LGBTQ + – whatever the fuck at all, fuck you guys rot in hell." During the same month, shortly after the release of Eminem's twelfth studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), Garcia called the rapper a satanist and suggested that he was gay. Also in July 2024, Garcia condemned the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics for its inclusion of a segment in which drag queens imitated the Last Supper, writing "Fuck the Olympics boycott it for the disrespect of Jesus Christ" and "The lgbq community is a cult".
Education
The search results do not provide specific information about Ryan Garcia’s formal education. His biography mainly focuses on his early start and dedication to boxing from a young age, with no clear details about his academic background.
