Ryan Garcia issued a public apology on social media after facing backlash for using racial slurs against Black people and disparaging Muslims during a livestreamed session. The 25-year-old athlete, recently expelled by the World Boxing Council, acknowledged his responsibility for his words and admitted to struggling with substance abuse. Despite his apology, Garcia made controversial comments implying that Black people can be racist and defended his use of derogatory language in certain communities. His erratic behavior and troubling social media posts led to a suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission and a no-contest ruling on his latest victory due to a positive drug test. Garcia's troubles escalated with a costly hotel incident and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, condemned his behavior, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for hate or intolerance. De La Hoya offered support for Garcia's rehabilitation efforts while maintaining the importance of earning back trust and respect from supporters.