Ryan Garcia, the rising star in the boxing world, has recently found himself embroiled in controversy, accusing Eddie Hearn, the prominent boxing promoter, of orchestrating his multiple drug test failures.
This accusation stemmed from Garcia’s victory over Devin Haney on April 20th, a bout co-promoted by Hearn. Adding fuel to the fire, Gervonta Davis also accused Hearn of similar actions in light of Garcia’s drug test issues.
Despite the heated accusations, a surprising face-to-face encounter occurred between Garcia and Hearn in Saudi Arabia, captured for all to see. Garcia had previously claimed he would try to physically confront Hearn in public, but upon meeting, he allegedly sought to “squash the beef” between them. Hearn, recounting the interaction in a recent interview with iFL TV, noted Garcia’s attempt to reconcile but emphasized his concern over the allegations of being set up.
Hearn adamantly denied any involvement in Garcia’s drug test failures, asserting the absurdity of such claims. He reminded Garcia of the repercussions of spreading false accusations, especially to those unfamiliar with the nuances of boxing. Despite tensions momentarily easing, Hearn cautioned Garcia to be mindful of his words and their impact on his reputation and the sport as a whole.
Amidst the controversy, the boxing world eagerly anticipates the upcoming showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, set to determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Scheduled for May 18th in Saudi Arabia, this bout promises to be historic, with Ryan Garcia slated to attend.
Garcia shared his prediction for the highly anticipated title fight during a recent interview with DAZN. He foresees a closely contested 12-round decision, acknowledging Usyk’s formidable skills but ultimately tipping the scales in favor of Fury. Expressing admiration for Fury’s prowess and charisma, Garcia boldly declares him as the greatest heavyweight of all time.
