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Why is American boxer Ryan Garcia so controversial? From dating Australia’s ‘highest-paid OnlyFans creator’ to sharing disturbing videos on Instagram, here’s what to know about the sportsman

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Young boxer Ryan Garcia’s recent social media interactions have spread like wildfire online – so who is he? Photo: @kingryan/Instagram
Young boxer Ryan Garcia’s recent social media interactions have spread like wildfire online – so who is he? Photo: @kingryan/Instagram
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  • You don’t need to be interested in boxing to know who Ryan Garcia is – the pro fighter makes headlines for everything from his controversial love life to his bizarre social media posts
  • Garcia just announced his new relationship with ‘Australia’s highest-paid OnlyFans creator’ Mikaela Testa – a woman who was reportedly banned from TikTok for sharing provocative content

You don’t need to be interested in boxing world to know who Ryan Garcia is – the pro fighter makes headlines for everything from his controversial love life to his bizarre social media posts and shocking interviews.

Boxer Ryan Garcia is an outspoken boxer. Photo: @kingryan/Instagram
Boxer Ryan Garcia is an outspoken boxer. Photo: @kingryan/Instagram
Most recently, he’s been the subject of attention for all three. According to British media, Garcia just announced his new relationship with “Australia’s highest-paid OnlyFans creator” Mikaela Testa – a woman who was reportedly banned from TikTok for sharing too much provocative content on the platform. He was previously married to influencer Andrea Célina.
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Besides his new fling, Garcia also made headlines for a strange video shared on Instagram on March 3 showing a shaky camera and an unidentifiable man inside a house. The words “We got him boys. Ryan Garcia RIP b*****. 666,” appears over the clip. “Video is exactly 666 in time. We told you we were coming.”

Ryan Garcia is 25 years old and “one of the best young talents in boxing” according to ESPN. Photo: @kingryan/Instagram
Ryan Garcia is 25 years old and “one of the best young talents in boxing” according to ESPN. Photo: @kingryan/Instagram

Per British media, Garcia’s father claimed that his son was “just trolling” – but not everyone is convinced.

Garcia then confused netizens further when he appeared in an interview with controversial influencer Andrew Tate shared on X.

In the conversation, Garcia angrily alleges that he had been “taken to the woods” by the “higher elites” and been made to watch child abuse, adding that he had video proof. It’s unclear exactly what he is referring to or whether his statement is true or not, but it’s understandably caused a commotion across the internet.

So, who is Ryan Garcia?

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