Ryan Garcia Open To Fighting Jake Paul Under One Condition

Photo: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul / Instagram 

Ryan Garcia, the boxing star nicknamed "King Ryan," says he’s ready to fight Jake Paul—if one key condition is met. Garcia, currently serving a one-year ban, plans to return to the ring in 2025 and is eyeing a blockbuster matchup with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Garcia’s ban came after his April fight with Devin Haney, where he originally won on points. However, two failed doping tests during fight week turned the result into a no contest, leading to a suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission.

Now, Garcia is looking for a big fight to mark his comeback, and Jake Paul is on his radar. Paul recently made headlines with a controversial win over boxing legend Mike Tyson, which caught Garcia’s attention. Garcia said he’d love to defend Tyson’s honor but shared one condition for the fight while speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show.

Photo: Ryan Garcia / Instagram 

“185 [pounds] is the weight for the fight,” Garcia said. “I’m 165 or 170 now, so I’d have to eat a lot, but I’d do it. They probably think I’m too small, but skills pay the bills. Look at Floyd [Mayweather] when he fought Logan [Paul]—Logan was way bigger. I think I can do the same thing. It would be huge.”

Garcia is confident about the outcome, adding, “Everywhere I go, people ask me to fight Jake Paul. If Jake fights like he did against Mike, I believe I’d knock him out in four or five rounds.”

Meanwhile, Jake Paul has a growing list of potential opponents. Former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. recently claimed he’s been approached about a fight with "The Problem Child."

For now, fans will have to wait and see if a Garcia-Paul showdown becomes a reality. Source 


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