Ryan Garcia was called ‘f*****gp***y’ and apparently challenged to a fight by former UFC star Sean Strickland on Monday, after breaking his silence over a disturbing video that appeared on his media accounts. social.
Speaking about the terrifying clip, which claimed he was dead, Garcia said in a video posted to X on Monday that he didn’t have his phone, couldn’t access his Instagram and was “being taken advantage of.”
But Strickland didn’t mind hearing Garcia talk about the situation and responded, “God, I hate famous people.” Bro, you’re so fucking RICH… It’s kids in salt mines, kids dying of cancer begging for one more day on this earth and you’re having a mental breakdown on social media… Damn gp****… ‘
To that, García responded: ‘If you knew God, you wouldn’t hate anyone.’ You went ahead and took advantage of a streamer who was someone without (experience),’ which was a reference to his aggressive sparring session with streamer Sneako.
And you gave him a concussion. You think you’re doing a service, but in reality you’re just a bully coming in the name of a hero.
Ryan Garcia delivered a video message to fans after concerns were raised about his well-being.
But Sean Strickland labeled the boxer ‘fucking gp***y’ and apparently challenged him to a fight.
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A six-second clip was posted to his X and Instagram accounts with alarming captions.
Strickland then responded: ‘Did you get what you want?’ Have enough people told you they love you??? Do you feel better??? You get enough attention lmao!!! Next time be a man and fuck off, don’t press publish haha, damn woman…’
‘I lost brain cells reading that!’ García said then. ‘Please show me how serious you are about handling this like men!!’ But let’s be serious, no Internet stuff.
Strickland then appeared to challenge Garcia to a fight, writing, “Vegas my friend… move on…”
The exchange on X comes after images, offering a brief glimpse of an unidentifiable man in a house, were posted on Garcia’s
‘We got it guys. RYAN GARCÍA RIP B***H. 666,” was written over the clip, “The video is exactly 666 in time. WE TOLD THEM WE WERE COMING.’ A stream of random letters followed.
Garcia’s ex-wife, Andrea Celina, confirmed that Garcia was alive but said he was “not feeling well.”
‘SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024 WE CUT RG’S THROAT AND THROUGH HIM IN A BASKET NO ONE WILL FIND HIM BSABJANANANANANAJQKA ANAIQNANSBSNANABA TO SNSNSNWKWNA S ANANSNSN SATAN SITTING ON THE TOP NOW. 666’, says the message accompanying publication X.
However, García insisted Monday that he was fine.
‘Personally I would like to send a video to the people who love me and my fans, to the family who is worried because I am fine. I’m not dead, I believe in Jesus, all those (rumors) are lies.’
García’s ex-wife and mother of his son, Andrea Celina, confirmed having spoken with him, but was less positive about the boxer’s current condition.
“If all my followers who are believers can pray for Ryan,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
“We are not together and I have been in contact with him and he may look good but he is not. I know in my heart that he is being very oppressed. This is not a troll, I am really worried and so are all his family members ‘We are not a part of any of this and we want him to get better, but this IS REAL. Pray for him.’
Her father, Henry Garcia, also provided a brief update when a fan commented on one of her previous Instagram posts.
The coach assured them that his son was “just trolling,” but hinted that there was more going on behind the scenes.
Garcia has insisted he is fine, but has said he has lost access to some prized possessions.
He is due to fight Devin Haney (left) in a grudge match next month on April 2.
“Yes, Ryan is fine, he’s just trolling in the wrong way,” he wrote in response to a fan asking if Garcia Jr. was okay. ‘There’s no more. Trust,” Henry added later.
Meanwhile, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn admitted he is becoming increasingly concerned about Garcia’s behaviour.
Hearn said: “If I’m honest, he didn’t seem like himself in the press.”
“I think I’ve been around a lot of people and a lot of fighters that I’ve seen go through problems and I’ve never been wrong when I’ve thought ‘this person has a problem here.’
Garcia is scheduled to face Devin Haney on April 20.