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Ryan Garcia Expelled by WBC After Racist, Islamophobic Remarks; Announces Rehab
Jul 5, 2024, 12:02 PM
Ryan Garcia has been expelled from the World Boxing Council (WBC) following a series of racist and Islamophobic remarks made during a social media livestream. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the expulsion, emphasizing the organization's zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination. Garcia's comments included racial slurs against African-Americans, derogatory remarks about Muslims, and references to George Floyd. In addition to losing his position with the WBC, Garcia has reportedly lost at least four endorsement deals. Following the backlash, Garcia issued an apology on Instagram and announced that he is checking into rehab for substance abuse and mental health issues.
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