Article by Sean Crose
After making offensive remarks towards blacks and Muslims on social media, Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC’s president, has removed Ryan Garcia from the organization. Sulaiman made it clear that the WBC stands against all forms of discrimination and expressed concerns for Garcia’s well-being, particularly regarding mental health and substance abuse issues that Garcia reportedly declined help for. Garcia’s behavior on the Fourth of July only added to the controversy surrounding him, with his actions raising further alarms among observers.
Garcia’s family released a statement in response to his recent behavior, affirming that his statements do not align with his true character or beliefs. They reiterated their commitment to supporting Garcia in managing his mental health challenges and ensuring his overall well-being in the long term. Garcia’s problematic actions include a no-contest outcome in his win over Devin Haney due to the detection of a performance-enhancing substance and a recent arrest on vandalism charges in California.
