The 25-year-old boxing sensation Ryan Garcia was arrested on felony vandalism charges after he allegedly caused extensive damage to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on Saturday. According to the Beverly Hills Police Department, Garcia caused about $15,000 worth of damage. The incident came to light when the driver who dropped the boxer off at the hotel contacted the police, following which he was arrested.
Upon the arrival of police, hotel staff decided to press charges, though specific details of the damage and his conduct are still unclear. However, the footage shows Rya handcuffed and being taken away by police without any resistance. Following his booking at the Beverly Hills Police Department jail, the boxer complained of a medical problem and was later transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for treatment.
Garcia’s attorney revealed the personal challenges he is facing
According to a report, Garcia’s attorney, Darin Chavez, stated that the boxer could also be charged with public intoxication. Chavez released a statement highlighting the personal challenges Ryan is facing, particularly his mother’s health. “King Ry” has been open about his struggles with mental health over the past several years and is dealing with a huge emotional burden at this time.
The boxer is under suspension
In addtion to Garcia’s legal troubles, he is currently under suspension by the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine. This happened after his win over Devin Haney in April. Nutrabio, a manufacturer embroiled in the recent doping controversy involving boxer Ryan Garcia, has issued a strong denial against allegations that its supplements contained traces of the banned substance. The controversy began when Garcia’s legal team revealed test results for two supplements that Garcia declared on his VADA doping control forms prior to his controversial bout with Devin Haney.
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Garcia’s legal team continues to contest the doping allegations and cites the declared supplements as part of their defense strategy. The commission is expected to make a decision soon, which might overturn Garcia’s victory decision to no contest.
