Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since April after being handed a one-year ban for failing a drug check, however the Mexican will return to the ring on December thirtieth for an exhibition bout in Japan.
Ryan Garcia Will Return In December
This yr has not been the perfect for Ryan Garcia, who was handed a yr lengthy ban from skilled boxing in April by the New York State Athletic Fee, after failing a drug check earlier than his welterweight victory over Devin Haney.
After over half a yr away from the ring Garcia is now seeking to make his comeback to boxing, which is able to start with an exhibition bout in opposition to former kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo.
Ryan Garcia has huge plans as soon as his suspension is lifted on April 20, 2025 🥊 pic.twitter.com/C9MVKEyOD9
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 27, 2024
The combat will probably be eight rounds and it will likely be the primary time Garcia has stepped into a hoop since he was disgraced earlier this yr.
Talking this week forward of the bout on December thirtieth, Garcia stated: “He’s [Anpo] excited proper now, it’s his first huge occasion. This dude’s excited.
“I’m going to have to take a seat him down, knock him out and simply take pleasure in my flight again residence.”
This received’t be the primary time the Japanese boxer has confronted a giant identify from the boxing world although, as he additionally fought Manny Pacquiao in an analogous sort of exhibition occasion in July.
Anpo beat Pacquiao however very similar to Mike Tyson in opposition to Jake Paul earlier this month, the 45-year-old appeared drained in defeat and his age confirmed.
Ryan Garcia and Rukiya Anpo getting bodily after their first press convention 😳 pic.twitter.com/WaC00kTLkh
— Glad Punch (@HappyPunch) November 26, 2024
Garcia is almost half the age of Pacquiao and the 26-year-old appears as hungry as ever to make his mark in boxing, particularly after such a troublesome yr following his ban.
‘King Ry’ holds a 24-1-1 file within the ring after 26 bouts and earlier than his non-contest win in opposition to Haney this yr Garcia had only one loss on his file which got here by the hands of Gervonta Davis.
No matter occurs in Japan on December thirtieth we’re certain to be handled to an entertaining spectacle, as Ryan Garcia at all times is aware of methods to placed on a present.
