Ryan Garcia: The Lightning Fast Lightweight Champion
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Ryan Garcia was born on August 8, 1998, in Victorville, California. Showing an interest in boxing from a young age, Garcia started training under the guidance of his father, who was also a former boxer. His amateur career was marked by significant achievements, including winning 15 national gold medals.
Professional Career and Rise to Fame
Ryan Garcia turned professional at the age of 17 and quickly made a name for himself in the lightweight division. Known for his incredible speed and precision, Garcia has racked up an impressive record, securing multiple victories by knockout. His charismatic personality and marketability have also made him a favorite among boxing fans worldwide.
Notable Fights and Achievements
One of Garcia's most notable fights was against Luke Campbell in January 2021, where he won the interim WBC Lightweight Title. This victory was a turning point in his career, showcasing his resilience as he recovered from an early knockdown to win by knockout in the seventh round.
The Future of Ryan Garcia
As of 2024, Ryan Garcia continues to train rigorously, aiming for
Boxer Information
- Division: Welter
- World Rank: #3 / 2,205
- United States Rank: #3 / 376
- Bouts: 26
- Rounds: 112
- KOs: 80%
- Career: 2016-2024
- Debut: 2016-06-09
- ID#: 765995
- Sex: Male
- Alias: 'King Ry'
- Age: 25
- Nationality: USA
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 5′ 8½″ / 174cm
- Reach: 70″ / 178cm
- Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Birthplace: Victorville, California, USA
04/20/2024 - Devin Haney - W, MD12
12/02/2023 - Oscar Duarte - W, KO7
04/22/2023 - Gervonta Davis - L, KO7
07/16/2022 - Javier Fortuna - W, KO6
04/09/2022 - Emmanuel Tagoe - W, UD12
01/02/2021 - Luke Campbell - W, TKO7 - Won WBC interim lightweight title
02/14/2020 - Francisco Fonseca - W, KO1
11/02/2019 - Romero Duno - W, KO1
03/30/2019 - Jose Lopez - W, TKO2
12/15/2018 - Braulio Rodriguez - W, KO5
09/01/2018 - Carlos Morales - W, MD10
05/04/2018 - Jayson Velez - W, UD10
03/22/2018 - Fernando Vargas Parra - W, KO1
12/16/2017 - Noe Martinez - W, TKO8
11/02/2017 - Cesar Valenzuela - W, TKO3
09/15/2017 - Miguel Carrizoza - W, KO1
07/15/2017 - Mario Macias - W, KO1
05/06/2017 - Tyrone Luckey - W, TKO2
02/03/2017 - Devon Jones - W, KO2
12/17/2016 - Jose Antonio Martinez - W, KO2
10/14/2016 - Mario Aguirre - W, TKO2
08/17/2016 - Jonathan Cruz - W, TKO2
07/27/2016 - Cristian Cruz Chacon - W, UD4
07/07/2016 - Luis Lozano - W, TKO1
06/24/2016 - Hector Garcia - W, TKO1
06/09/2016 - Edgar Meza - W, TKO1
