Ryan Garcia gears up for a showdown with Mario Barrios on February 21, sticking with his father, Henry Garcia, as his head trainer despite facing criticism over this choice.
Leading up to the decision, Ryan parted ways with Eddy Reynoso, who also trains Canelo Alvarez. Their split happened because Reynosos couldn't dedicate enough time to Ryan's training. After the break from Reynoso, Derrick James helped Ryan bounce back from a tough loss to Gervonta Davis and prepared him for victory against Devin Haney.
The move to keep Henry at the helm adds an extra layer of interest in the upcoming fight. While some questioned Henry’s credentials compared to past trainers, Ryan remains unshaken by outside opinions about family loyalty.
Adding another chapter to Ryan’s journey, he faced suspension by WBC due to inappropriate comments during a live broadcast. However, the Board of Governors recently removed the restriction. In his words:
"I'm officially suspension-free by the WBC. I'm ready to put on that green and gold belt, representing like a true champion."
As fight night approaches, all eyes will be on how this choice impacts Ryan's performance against Barrios. Whether family ties succeed inside the ring remains an exciting prospect for fans and experts alike.
