Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since April after being handed a one-year ban for failing a drug take a look at, 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 take a look at earlier than his welterweight victory over Devin Haney.
After over half a yr away from the ring Garcia is now trying to make his comeback to boxing, which is able to start with an exhibition bout towards former kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo.
Ryan Garcia has large plans as soon as his suspension is lifted on April 20, 2025 🥊 pic.twitter.com/C9MVKEyOD9
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 27, 2024
The struggle will likely be eight rounds and it is going to 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 mentioned: “He’s [Anpo] excited proper now, it’s his first large occasion. This dude’s excited.
“I’m going to have to sit down him down, knock him out and simply take pleasure in my flight again dwelling.”
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 identical sort of exhibition occasion in July.
Anpo beat Pacquiao however very like Mike Tyson towards Jake Paul earlier this month, the 45-year-old regarded 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 sort of 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 report within the ring after 26 bouts and earlier than his non-contest win towards Haney this yr Garcia had only one loss on his report 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 the way to placed on a present.
