Ryan García


Ryan García is an American professional boxer. He has held the WBC Silver lightweight title since 2019. As of June 2020, he is ranked as the world's fifth best active lightweight by The Ring magazine, seventh by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and tenth by BoxRec.

Amateur career

Garcia started boxing at the age of 7. He became a 15-time national amateur champion and amassed an amateur record of 215-15.

Professional career

Garcia turned professional on June 9, 2016. In his first professional bout, he fought against Edgar Meza in Tijuana, winning the match by TKO. Garcia soon signed with Golden Boy Promotions in November 2016. Oscar De La Hoya announced Garcia would make his debut on December 17 2016 on the Smith-Hopkins light-heavyweight main event at The Forum. Garcia won the fight by knockout in the second round.
In September 2019, Garcia extended his contract to a new five-year deal with Golden Boy. Specific details of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.

Garcia vs. Duno

Golden Boy announced Garcia's next bout would be the co-main event of Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. On September 18 2019, Romero Duno was announced as Garcia's next opponent. Garcia defeated Duno with a first round knockout, capturing the WBC Silver lightweight title.

Garcia vs. Fonseca

On January 2 2020, Golden Boy announced Garcia would be facing Francisco Fonseca on February 14 at the Honda Center, Anaheim. Garcia landed 7 punches in the fight before landing a lead left hook which knocked out Fonseca in the first round.

Personal life

Ryan has three sisters, Demi, Sasha, and Kayla and a brother who is also a professional boxer named Sean García. His parents are Henry and Lisa García. His parents were actively involved in his amateur career. They continue to assist Ryan with his professional career as his father remains one of his trainers and his mother works as his Personal Administrative Assistant for commercial projects. In March 2019, García's daughter was born.
Although being American by birth and nationality, García often incorporates his Mexican heritage into his persona. He often carries both the U.S and Mexican flag into the ring and frequently wears red, white, and blue colors. Though he does not speak Spanish, he is currently trained by Eddy Reynoso, who also trains Canelo Álvarez. However, his father Henry García translates as he remains second assistant on the training team.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Win20–0 Francisco FonsecaKO1, 1:20Feb 14, 2020 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Retained WBC Silver lightweight title
19Win19–0 Romero DunoKO1, 1:38Nov 2, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO–NABO, and vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
18Win18–0 Jose LopezTKO2, 3:00Mar 30, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
17Win17–0 Braulio RodriguezKO5, 1:14Dec 15, 2018 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0 Carlos Morales10Sep 1, 2018 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
15Win15–0 Jayson VélezUD10May 4, 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF, and WBO–NABO super featherweight titles
14Win14–0 Fernando Vargas ParraKO1, 2:55Mar 22, 2018 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
13Win13–0 Noe Martinez RaygozaTKO8, 1:45Dec 16, 2017 Place Bell, Laval, Quebec, Canada
12Win12–0 Cesar Alan ValenzuelaTKO3, 2:59Nov 2, 2017 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
11Win11–0 Miguel CarrizozaKO1, 0:30Sep 15, 2017 MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
10Win10–0 Mario MaciasKO1, 1:14Jul 15, 2017 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
9Win9–0 Tyrone LuckeyTKO2, 2:20May 6, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0 Devon JonnesKO2, 0:55Feb 3, 2017 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7Win7–0 José Antonio Martínez2, 2:00Dec 17, 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
6Win6–0 Mario Aguirre2, 3:00Oct 14, 2016 Sportsmen's Lodge, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5Win5–0 Jonathan CruzTKO2, 1:44Aug 17, 2016 Exchange LA, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4Win4–0 Cristian Jesus Cruz4Jul 27, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3Win3–0 Luis LozanoTKO1, 1:40Jul 7, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
2Win2–0 Hector GarciaTKO1, 1:12Jun 24, 2016 Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
1Win1–0 Edgar Meza1, 1:34Jun 9, 2016 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico