Ryan Garcia's work ethic is under scrutiny as he prepares for a fight against Mario Barrios. With the bout lined up after Garcia's loss to Rolly Romero and a suspension, IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins has publicly questioned Garcia's training focus.
Garcia will take on Barrios soon, and many expect the boxer to be the favorite despite his recent setbacks. However, Hitchins hasn't held back his criticism of Garciaâs methods. After Garcia included a link to livestreams on Kick, and posted a selfie showing off his physique just a day later, Hitchins didn't mince words.
"You be pissing me smooth off," stated Hitchins, who appears unimpressed by Garcia's social media activity.
Hitchins believes that such distractions signal a lack of dedication from the rising boxing star.
Not only does Hitchins hold titles in the IBF light welterweight division, but he also envisions himself facing Garcia down the line. He expressed disappointment in not being prioritized over Garcia for Barriosâ fight and feels he deserved the opportunity more based on recent performances, including his win against George Kambosos Jr.
As anticipation builds for this matchup with Barrios following his draw against Manny Pacquiao, both fighters have something to prove in the ring. Garcia must not only bounce back from his last defeat but also prove that he's serious about reaching new heights in boxing.
