We profile the former WBC interim lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia.
Born: | 8 August 1998 |
Age: | 26 |
Birthplace: | Victorville, California |
Nickname: | The Flash |
Height: | 5ft 8.5ins |
Reach: | 70ins |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Division: | Lightweight, super lightweight |
Professional record: | 24-2 (1) (20 KOs) |
Born on 8th August 1998, Ryan Garcia is 26 years old.
Ryan Garcia weighed in at 146.8lbs for the welterweight fight against Rolando "Rolly" Romero.
He has previously fought Gervonta Davis at a catchweight of 136lbs, with a 10lbs rehydration clause.
Ryan Garcia stands at 5ft 8.5ins (174cm) and possesses a reach of 70ins.
Ryan Garcia suffered his first professional loss when being stopped by Gervonta Davis in April 2023. After a win over Oscar Duarte, Garcia then fought Devin Haney in April 2024 for what was supposed to be the WBC super lightweight title, but with Garcia missing weight, he was ineligible for the title.
Despite the win for Garcia, the fight was later ruled a no contest due to his failed drug test.
The Californian then suffered his second defeat to Rolly Romero on his return to the ring following a drug suspension.
Ryan Garcia is known as The Flash because of his lightning-fast hand speed and knockout power.
Ryan Garcia was born in Victorville, California.
After racing to six professional wins in a matter of months, Ryan Garcia was signed up by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
Ryan Garcia is trained by Derrick James and has been since his loss to Gervonta Davis. Prior to that, Garcia had been trained by Joe Goossen and Eddy Reynoso.
As of JuLY 2025, Ryan Garcia is ranked 19th in BoxRec's welterweight rankings.
For his bout with Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia walked out to Oceans by Hillsong United, which has often been his go-to song.
Against Rolly Romero, Garcia walked out before the Times Square crowd to Lupe Fiasco's 2007 hit Superstar.
As of 2025, Ryan Garcia is reportedly worth around $50m.
His fight with Devin Haney is thought to have pocketed Garcia around $50m.