Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez admitted that he feels a little sad for Ryan García and He asked the people around him to help him recover. after the erratic behavior that the Californian has had in recent weeks on social networks derived from an alleged mental condition.
In statements to the media collected by Fight Hub TV, Canelo Álvarez indicated that he appreciates García because he is an excellent person, but noted that You need to surround yourself with good people who will guide you in your process to heal your mental health. and can continue with his career.
“In my mind I tell myself to help Ryan because he’s a good kid, he’s a good person. The people around you need to help you. I feel a little sad for him because he needs to have good people around him… I just hope Ryan can be good because I appreciate that guy. I hope the best for him,” he said after the initial press conference for his fight with Jaime Munguía.
It should be noted that after the press conference in New York, Ryan García’s behavior has been erratic. Days later, King Ry He admitted that he was high on a live stream and that he smoked marijuana and drank like anyone else, which generated a great stir on their social networks.
At first it was thought to be a publicity tactic to promote the fight with Devin Haneybut his fans, sports experts and ex-wife Drea Celin have shown concern for the mental health of the Californian, who admitted that 99% of the things he does are trolling.
Due to the recent controversies of the Californian fighterhis fight with Haney is hanging by a thread and many believe that he will not enter the ring, but King Ry promised on social networks that he will fully concentrate in the gym in these last weeks of training because he is taking the duel with the American champion seriously.
Furthermore, according to Ryan García himself, The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) wants to subject him to a mental evaluation for his erratic behavior on social media to let him fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title on April 20. The Californian did not take this very well because it violates his right to freedom of expression and He threatened to sue them.
Ryan Garcia, 24, moved up to 140 pounds after his first loss in the sport against Gervonta Davis in 2023 and He made his successful debut in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte to try to be crowned world champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
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· Devin Haney’s father on Ryan García’s behavior: “He should be in a mental hospital”