Ryan Garcia has opened up about the reasons behind his recent hotel room rampage and personal struggles in a revealing interview.
The boxer spoke candidly with Akin Reyes and Barak Bess about the incident that led to his arrest a couple of months after receiving a one-year suspension.
"I decided to take a bunch of 'shrooms, and it was something I was doing already, but this time I took too many and I kinda just lost it. Yeah, I ended up breaking everything in the room. I really don't remember, bro. I was drunk and f**ked up. I was doing stuff that was hurting my career."
Garcia's troubles started about 12 months ago with a loss to Gervonta Davis. He then fought Devin Haney and initially won, but the victory was stripped after he failed a drug test. The subsequent suspension put Garcia in a darker mental state.
The boxer admitted to drinking every single day, including the day of the Haney fight. His excessive mushroom use and erratic social media behavior worried fans about his mental health.
After the hotel room incident and arrest, Garcia had a wake-up call. He realized the self-destructive path he was on, saying to himself, "damn, I'm f**king my life up."
Now, Garcia is looking to turn things around. He's set to face Rolly Romero on May 2 in New York City, viewing the fight as his road to vengeance.
The interview sheds light on the impact of substance abuse and erratic behavior on Garcia's boxing career. It also highlights his efforts to acknowledge his problems and overcome destructive behaviors.
As Garcia prepares for his upcoming bout, fans and the boxing world will be watching closely to see if he can make a successful comeback after this tumultuous period in his life and career.
