Ryan Garcia might return to boxing in 2025 after serving a 12-month ban. The young fighter's last bout in April 2023 against Devin Haney ended in controversy.
Garcia knocked Haney down multiple times in their fight. But he missed weight by over three pounds and later tested positive for Ostarine, a banned substance. This led to a 12-month ban, making him eligible to box again in April 2025.
While Garcia sits out, other fighters continue to make waves. Jaron Ennis recently defended his IBF welterweight title against Karen Chukhadzhian. Ennis won by unanimous decision, but some felt his performance wasn't as impressive as expected.
Garcia took to social media to comment on the fight. He wrote:
"Boots will get knocked out by me. This ref still sucks. And Eddie [Hearn] gotta stop calling his fighters legends prematurely."
Ennis didn't let this comment slide. During his post-fight press conference, he fired back:
"Just bring him on [next]. Come on, all he does is talk and tweet, you know what I'm saying. I'm here to make history. I guarantee you I put him out, for sure."
Even Terence Crawford, considered the pound-for-pound king in boxing, shared his thoughts on Ennis' performance.
Garcia, known as 'King Ry', is only 26 years old. His last fight against Haney was initially ruled a unanimous decision victory for Garcia. However, the result changed to a no contest after Garcia's failed drug test came to light.
As Garcia serves his ban, the boxing world moves on. Ennis continues to defend his title, and other fighters climb the ranks. When April 2025 rolls around, fans will see if Garcia can back up his bold words against top competitors like Ennis.
