Rising boxing star Ryan Garcia has once again fueled speculation about a potential move to mixed martial arts by sharing a video of himself grappling with his brother, fellow boxer Sean Garcia.
In the clip posted to social media, the Garcia brothers can be seen engaged in a friendly wrestling match. Ryan captioned the video, “I’m trying wrestling just need a coach,” hinting at his interest in expanding his combat sports repertoire.
This latest development comes amid a turbulent period for the Garcia family. Ryan, known for his lightning-fast hands and knockout power, has been making headlines both inside and outside the ring. The undefeated boxer, who holds a professional record of 23-0 with 19 knockouts, has teased interest in transitioning to MMA due to a PED suspension hindering his boxing career.
In a 2021 interview, Garcia stated he might retire from boxing at 26 and potentially make the switch to MMA to prove he’s “the best fighter all around in the world.” He even mentioned being willing to face MMA superstar Conor McGregor.
Garcia’s wrestling video follows his previous forays into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having trained under instructor Rener Gracie. This systematic approach to learning different aspects of MMA suggests Garcia may be serious about his crossover ambitions.
However, the timing of this video is particularly intriguing, coming on the heels of a controversial week for the Garcia family. Ryan recently faced a ban from the World Boxing Council (WBC) due to controversial social media posts and announced he would seek treatment for drinking.
Meanwhile, Sean Garcia suffered a stoppage loss to Amado Vargas in a high-profile bout, leading to a reported altercation involving Ryan at the venue. Despite the setbacks, Ryan’s wrestling video indicates he’s keeping his options open for the future.
