The Garcia family is in shambles.
On the undercard of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal last night (Sat., July 6, 2024), Sean Garcia, the younger brother of Ryan Garcia, suffered a loss to Amado Vargas when he was stopped in the sixth round via knockout from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Check out the stoppage below:
Amando Vargas stops Sean Garcia! pic.twitter.com/LmmCvXuOzC
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) July 7, 2024
“King” Ryan has had a horrendous few months with testing positive for a banned substance and just recently being expelled from the WBC for going on a racist rant on Twitter.
On Friday, Ryan announced he was going to rehab for substance abuse and trauma. However, last night before his brother fought, he hopped on Twitter to say he skipped rehab to watch his brother compete – he seemingly regretted his decision.
Ryan Garcia turning up during his brother’s ring walk on the Nate Diaz vs Masvidal card pic.twitter.com/eSRjKDF56e
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 7, 2024
Skipped rehab for this shit
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) July 7, 2024
After Ryan’s brother’s loss, he got escorted out of the arena because of an altercation with a fan, according to reporter Fredo Cervantes, who was on the scene.
Ryan Garcia was immediately escorted out by security after the fight due to an altercation with some fans.@SportingTrib #DiazMasvidal #RyanGarcia pic.twitter.com/FbeW4RSq53
— Fredo Cervantes (@FredoCervantes) July 7, 2024
Shortly after leaving the Honda Center, Ryan hopped on social media to say he wasn’t escorted out and “left on his own.”
I wasn’t escorted I left
Not one hater in real life
And everyone was cool
Bc Like I said everyone knows my heart
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) July 7, 2024
Whatever the case, hopefully, “King” gets the help that he needs and doesn’t skip out on rehab next time – mainly because he is suspended from boxing and has all the time in the world.
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