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Biography Flash: Ryan Garcia's Candid Canelo Critique and Armani Tribute

Biography Flash: Ryan Garcia's Candid Canelo Critique and Armani Tribute

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In the past few days, Ryan Garcia has once again proven that his presence goes far beyond the boxing ring, blending pop culture impact with candid commentary on current events in the sport. Just this week, Garcia created buzz in the boxing world with comments about fellow superstar Canelo Alvarez. In a recent interview for Cigar Talk, Garcia questioned whether Canelo still has the “energy and intensity” from his prime, specifically pointing out Alvarez’s last great performance against Caleb Plant in 2021. While Ryan still publicly picked Canelo to win over Terence Crawford in their September 13th clash, his analysis—highlighted by Ring Magazine—implied doubts about Canelo’s ability to dig deep for “second and third efforts,” contrasting the current version of Alvarez with his younger days. This candid take ignited conversation among fans and analysts, as Garcia, who was just a child when Canelo began his pro career, spoke as a peer rather than an onlooker, sparking fresh debate about longevity and power in boxing’s elite ranks according to Boxing News 24.

Away from the ring, Garcia showcased his affinity for high fashion and emotional tributes with the passing of legendary designer Giorgio Armani. Garcia took to social media to publicly thank Armani for designing his robe and trunks for the high-stakes 2024 fight against Devin Haney. In his words, “RIP Giorgio Armani, thank you for helping with the design for my fight against Devin Haney, truly a remarkable designer and person”—sentiments that rippled across Instagram and Twitter. For that infamous bout, Garcia’s custom Emporio Armani look became a style moment, featuring pale blue-and-white trunks and a robe with “Heart of Fire” scripted on the back, complete with a gold crown decorated with over 15,000 diamonds and 30 blue topaz stones, as detailed by SI.com.

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