Ryan Garcia, in a press release issued by a publicist, spoke out a day after he was arrested on a cost of felony vandalism on the Waldorf Astoria resort in Beverly Hills, California.
After the arrest, the 25-year-old boxer was transported to an area hospital for medical care, in accordance with a press release offered by the Beverly Hills Police Division. No info was offered about his situation.
“Ya’ll know I’ve been coping with unimaginable stress, stress and now the devastating information of my mother’s well being,’’ Garcia mentioned within the assertion issued Sunday by a publicist, Sarah Fink.
Garcia’s mom, Lisa, disclosed final week she has been recognized with breast most cancers throughout what has been a turbulent time for the boxer.
He’s dealing with a potential suspension after testing optimistic for a banned substance the day earlier than and the day of his April 20 combat in opposition to Devin Haney. Garcia’s authorized staff has blamed optimistic check on contaminated dietary supplements.
Throughout a number of weeks main as much as his combat in opposition to Haney, Garcia exhibited erratic conduct after which pulled off a a major upset with a victory by majority determination
“Ryan has been open about his struggles with psychological well being over time and at the moment he’s coping with an immense emotional burden,” Lupe Valencia, Garcia’s supervisor, mentioned in a press release issued Sunday. “The assist and understanding from followers and the general public are essential as he navigates these private challenges.
“We’re working diligently to supply Ryan with the sources he wants. Our staff is dedicated to making sure that he receives the suitable assist and care to handle each his quick and long-term well-being.”
In 2021, Garcia withdrew from a bout in opposition to Javier Fortuna and wrote on Instagram, “At this level you will need to handle my well being and effectively being.” Later, Garcia informed reporters he’d needed to kill himself due to despair and added, “In my darkest instances, not even my mom might assist me.’’
Within the assertion issued on Garcia’s behalf earlier Sunday, the boxer mentioned, “It’s at all times love. Due to my followers for at all times supporting me….Love and compassion wins. At all times.”
Fink, the publicist, mentioned she might present no details about Garcia’s location and had no details about his situation. The Beverly Hills Fireplace Division, which in accordance with a press release offered to USA TODAY Sports activities transported Garcia to the hospital, declined to supply the title of the hospital.
On Saturday, at about 5:15 p.m. PT, the Beverly Hills Police Division responded to a “intoxicated individual” name for service, in accordance with a press release offered by the police division. Garcia, who was a visitor on the resort, was recognized because the intoxicated individual, and he prompted harm to a visitor room and the hallway of the resort, in accordance with the assertion.