Boxer Ryan Garcia has become embroiled in a controversy surrounding his mental health ahead of his scheduled April 20 WBC junior welterweight title fight with Devin Haney in Brooklyn. Concerns were raised after Garcia posted an alarming video of himself crying over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to the deactivation of his social media accounts. The New York State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has requested Garcia to undergo a mental health evaluation to determine his fitness to fight. Garcia has responded to this request by threatening to sue the commission, expressing his disagreement with their assessment and questioning their right to demand such an evaluation. This situation has sparked a debate on whether Garcia should be allowed to fight, with opinions divided on the matter. Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia's promoter, has defended his fighter, stating that Garcia is in great spirits and working hard in the gym, implying that the social media posts should not be taken as an indication of his overall mental state.
Boxer Ryan Garcia threatens to sue NYC commission over alleged 'mental evaluation' before fight https://t.co/cM1yOwLUpG
Great Debate on Ryan Garcia and whether he should be fighting. https://t.co/4BQxUHKukN
Ryan Garcia threatens to SUE athletic commission in disturbing video after being asked to take a mental health test... but promoter Oscar De La Hoya insists he is ready for Devin Haney https://t.co/crJDlIe9In https://t.co/dcoT15W74d
On DAZN stream of Zepeda-Hughes, Oscar De La Hoya told @SIChrisMannix: “Ryan Garcia … he’s in great spirits. He’s working his ass off in the gym. Don’t mind the posts, that takes like five, 10 seconds of his time. He’s working hard every single minute of the day.”
Ryan Garcia threatens to sue New York Commission before taking on Devin Haney https://t.co/va7h239Tak
Ryan Garcia said Friday that the New York State Athletic Commission wants him to undergo a mental-health evaluation ahead of his April 20 WBC junior welterweight title fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn. https://t.co/nzu4soC3i4
Word??? If true, I hope @RyanGarcia g will s the help he needs. #HaneyGarcia https://t.co/PVixivab2m
😱“In their prime I could knockout Floyd Mayweather!”- Ryan Garcia If that fantasy fight ever took place who would win? #boxing https://t.co/h5AOdBzsA7
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Video! Garcia Threatens To Sue Commission After Request For Mental Health Examination https://t.co/5KKqTp5pol
Ryan Garcia threatening to sue the New York Commission because they want a mental health evaluation from him ahead of the Devin Haney fight on April 20th after seeing his recent social media posts … [🎥 Ryan Garcia] https://t.co/NfjpQT9PUX
The NY boxing commission is now requesting Ryan Garcia passes a mental health evaluation for his bout on April 20th against Devin Haney to go ahead. Garcia has responded explosively and also deleted his X account. https://t.co/ITh5YRX6Hf
Ryan Garcia’s X account has been deleted after this video that is quite alarming. NSAC requesting a mental health evaluation. They’re doing their jobs for once and I agree with this. This is not normal. https://t.co/nqMCG3birL
Troubled boxer Ryan Garcia's social media accounts are DEACTIVATED after he posts video of himself crying over Israeli-Palestinian conflict ahead of his April 20 bout with Devin Haney https://t.co/uwVivlYMYf https://t.co/hax8vwXgGQ
Ryan Garcia claims he’s suing the New York boxing commission for requesting a mental health evaluation https://t.co/PT0YSi35vG
Ryan Garcia’s eyes in a recent interview. Should the fight go ahead? It may be time to protect Ryan. https://t.co/GHJZkmAUNs