Ryan Garcia’s Mother Questions His Post-Fight Meme, Stirring Social Media Debate
Ryan Garcia’s triumphant victory over Devin Haney has left the boxing world buzzing, but a recent social media post by the young boxer has sparked controversy, with his own mother questioning his choice. In the aftermath of his unexpected win, Garcia took to Instagram to share a meme comparing his pre-fight antics with Haney’s disciplined approach, drawing mixed reactions from fans and family alike.
Throughout the buildup to the fight, Garcia’s social media presence was marked by a barrage of tweets, often making sensational claims and facing allegations of drug and alcohol abuse. In contrast, Haney maintained a more traditional and disciplined training regimen, earning him respect as a dedicated athlete. Despite this, Garcia emerged victorious, prompting him to share a meme highlighting the irony of the situation.
The meme, which contrasted Haney’s rigorous training schedule with Garcia’s more relaxed approach, drew laughter from Garcia, who jokingly questioned its origins. However, his mother, Lisa M Garcia, was less amused, expressing her disapproval in a comment on the post, labeling it “whack.”
“wakes up at 4:30am every morning to train, no drugs or alcohol, listens to his trainer, diets, sparring, trains 5 times a day and runs 8 miles every day.”
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“Alcohol, and Thank you Jesus,” highlighting the irony in the results of the fight despite Haney’s hard work. Ryan shared the meme asking, “Who made this shiiii?? Bruh, what? I’m peeing bro. This is gutz. My cheeks hurt, pause.”
he wrote on X, “I’m going to start drinking beer from now on after the weigh in. @RyanGarcia what a performance! Wow.”
I’m going to start drinking beer from now on after the weigh in @RyanGarcia what a performance ! Wow
— Tim Tszyu (@Tim_Tszyu) April 21, 2024
Lisa Garcia’s response has ignited a debate among fans, with some siding with her and others defending Garcia’s right to humor. Lisa Garcia, who plays a significant role in her son’s career, has been a supportive force behind the scenes, alongside her husband, Henry. The couple’s enduring marriage of over 26 years underscores their commitment to Garcia’s success.
In a humorous twist, Garcia’s post has inspired some fellow athletes to adopt his lighthearted approach. Boxer Tim Tszyu, who recently suffered a defeat and lost his WBO super welterweight title, humorously pledged to start drinking beer after weigh-ins, mimicking Garcia’s post-weigh-in ritual. Similarly, former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson jokingly admitted he was wrong about Garcia and vowed to start drinking before every fight.
Despite the light-hearted response from fellow athletes, the question remains: Can Garcia maintain his career-best performance in future fights? As speculation mounts, fans eagerly await Garcia’s next move in what promises to be an exciting chapter in his boxing career.
Johnson wrote, “I was WRONG about @kingryan, I gotta start drinking before every fight now!”
