Ryan Garcia has launched a blistering attack on Eddie Hearn, the head of Matchroom Boxing, during a heated social media rant.
Following a standout performance against WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney in April, where Garcia knocked Haney down three times en route to a majority decision victory, the fighter’s career took a dramatic turn. However, the win did not come without controversy; Garcia missed weight, and the decision was later overturnedafterhe tested positive for a banned substance.
The aftermath of the fight has been a rollercoaster for the 26-year-old, who has also faced scrutiny due to a series of concerning social media posts.
In a recent live stream, Garcia unleashed an expletive-laden tirade, calling out Hearn for labeling him “crazy”beforethe fight. “Eddie Hearn’s dumba** was like, ‘Ryan was looking crazy in the ringbeforethe fight,’” Garcia exclaimed on X. “Motherf*****, I was not! You could watch the fight, you stupid, dumb f***. I was literally normal, bro.”
Garcia went on to defend his performance, questioning how he could land a “perfect counter left hook” if he was as spaced out as Hearn claimed.
He further accused Hearn of abandoning Haneyafterthe loss, saying, “Your fighter didn’t fight good, bro, and he wasn’t even your fighter at the time. You’re just driding Devin Haney, and then when he got beat, you turn your back on him. You’re a f*** fake, phony.”
Garcia’s frustrations seem to stem not only from his personal challenges but also from the shifting dynamics in the boxing world. He concluded his tirade with a fierce condemnation of Hearn, asserting, “F*** you, Eddie Hearn, for trying to make this narrative like I was f****** cracked outbeforethe fight. You’re just an idiot.”
The tension between Garcia, Haney, and Hearn highlights the volatile nature of boxing promotions, especially following high-stakes matches. The fallout from these events will likely continue to reverberate through the boxing community
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