- A disturbing video was posted on Garcia’s social media claiming he was dead
- He will face fellow American Devin Haney in a grudge match next month
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Ryan Garcia has insisted his fight against Devin Haney on April 20 will go ahead despite recent concerns about the boxer after a social media post claiming he was dead appeared on his X account over the weekend.
Concerns over the 25-year-old’s welfare arose after a disturbing video on Garcia’s social media claimed his throat had been slit.
The super lightweight contender broke his silence on Monday afternoon to address speculation about his safety.
Three hours after sharing a video message with his fans on
“Believe it or not, the fight is still going on, see you in Brooklyn!” There are 4 to 20 Barclays tickets for sale,” Garcia wrote alongside a stream of boxing glove emojis.
Ryan Garcia has delivered a video message to fans after concerns were raised about his safety
After breaking his silence, he claimed his fight against Devin Haney was still on
On Sunday, a six-second clip was posted to his X and Instagram accounts with alarming captions
The caption on his Instagram post mentioned the ‘death of Ryan Garcia’
Garcia will face fellow Australian Devin Haney on April 20 in a grudge match for Haney’s WBC super lightweight title.
But there are fears he is not in the right frame of mind to step into the ring.
His ex-wife, Andrea Celina, believes Garcia “may seem fine, but he’s not,” and claims he is “severely oppressed.”
Garcia and Celina, who have two children together, announced their divorce in January.
British promoter Eddie Hearn has also admitted he is concerned about Garcia’s “erratic” behavior following his controversial antics at a press conference for his fight with Haney last week.
Earlier on Monday, Garcia said in his video message: “Hey guys, it’s Ryan. I’m here to explain what’s going on.
Garcia is scheduled to fight Devin Haney (left) in a grudge match next month
Garcia’s ex-wife, Andrea Celina (pictured), is concerned about his behavior
‘I don’t have my phone, I can’t access my Instagram. My cards are locked. I’m really being taken advantage of.
“Personally, I would just like to send a video to the people who love me and my fans, family who are concerned that I am doing well. I’m not dead, I believe in Jesus, all those (rumors) are lies.’
Garcia also added that an unknown person tried to put him in jail, and that he had not received any help from those he contacted.
His message continued: “I don’t know what’s going on, but just know I’m doing okay.”
Garcia rode a horse to the event and was carried to the arena in Los Angeles by security, with the press conference turning ugly after Haney accused Garcia’s father of making a racist joke at him.
Garcia has insisted he is doing well but has said he has lost access to some valuable assets
Garcia rode horseback to the press conference for their upcoming fight last week
Garcia was defeated by Gervonta Davis (right) last year, but is looking to bounce back against Haney
Despite his current personal issues, Garcia’s clash with Haney will still continue.
He will aim to become world champion for the first time after falling short against Gervonta Davis last April.
Garcia was stopped by a body shot in the seventh round as he suffered the first defeat of his professional career.
He returned in December with an injury win against Oscar Duarte to take his record to 24-1 with 20 knockouts.