Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC for using racial slurs during a livestream

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Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC for using racial slurs during a livestream

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty against Garcia on the social media platform X.

By The Associated Press * * 

GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Ryan Garcia in action during a media workout at World Class Boxing Gym on April 09, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Ryan Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council on Thursday after he was repeatedly accused of using racist slurs about Black people and criticized Muslims through livestreamed comments on social media.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman declared the sanction for Garcia through the popular social network X.

“Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization,” Sulaiman wrote. “We reject any form of discrimination.”

Garcia issued an apology on the X.

“I was trolling I want all the killing to stop,” Garcia wrote. “I love everyone sorry if I offended you.”

A lawyer representing Garcia did not immediately reply to an email sent by The Associated Press seeking comment.

Last month, Garcia was suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission, which also ruled that his April 20 victory over Devin Haney would be considered a no-contest after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

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