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Ryan Garcia: Controversy, Comeback, and Calling Out Pacquiao | Biography Flash

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Ryan Garcia has been making headlines again across both boxing and cultural commentary this week. Most notably, Garcia appeared in a new at-home mitt workout video shared on social media, showing off his trademark fast hands. However, fans—and boxing reporters from Boxing News 24—were quick to point out that Garcia still has a stubborn habit of doing these drills with his eyes closed and his mouth open. This technical flaw, which has followed him throughout his career, raised new eyebrows following his recent loss to Rolly Romero in May. Romero dominated that bout, handing Garcia a tough 12-round unanimous decision and exposing some defensive holes that analysts now say could be linked to these very habits.

While Garcia is publicly recovering from hand surgery, speculation persists about his next move. His longtime promoter Oscar De La Hoya has suggested taking the rest of 2025 off to prepare for a bigger comeback in 2026, a plan viewed as risky since injury and long layoffs have left Garcia sidelined enough to risk losing relevance at the elite level. As a result, there are increasing calls—especially in boxing media circles—for him to take on a tune-up fight before the year ends to restore his sharpness and fan excitement.

Meanwhile, Garcia injected himself into national political controversy. After years of expressing support for Donald Trump on social media, he surprised many onlookers by publicly slamming Trump’s recent decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests. According to AOL, Garcia posted on X that, while he may have voted for Trump, he could not ignore the painful impact of ICE raids on immigrant communities in his hometown, referencing his own Mexican-American heritage. This social media move signals a possible shift in how Garcia wants to use his platform, though his polarizing history—including previous expulsion from the WBC for racial slurs—has invited both applause and backlash.

When it comes to future business moves inside the ring, Garcia is actively calling for a showdown against the legendary Manny Pacquiao, as detailed in an interview with The Ring. He described Pacquiao as a "dream opponent" and openly predicted that his counter-punching style would allow him to dominate and potentially knock out the Filipino icon. While Pacquiao recently fought to a draw with current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, rumor has it the more likely next opponent for Pacquiao is actually Rolly Romero. Garcia, though, remains focused and has stated he is aiming for a December return—whether in a blockbuster Pacquiao fight or a Romero rematch, he’s keeping both options open.

On social media, Garcia maintains an active presence, posting multiple updates October 3rd on Threads. In one post, he cryptically warned of "increasing surveillance of social media posts in the near future" and pledged to “get louder and bolder.” Another post saw him refer to himself being in his “disgruntled old man bag” that same morning—likely a nod to his mood and mindset as he copes with criticism and career challenges.

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