Since joining the Canelo Team in 2018, Ryan Garcia has become one of the most promising boxers working today. However, the Mexican-American has had to deal with various mental health issues.
“When I was in the depths of my depression, I didn’t think I’d still be alive. Bottoms out. I got into bad habits. I started drinking and I never drink, ever. I got drunk every day,” Garcia said in an interview for Dan Cannobio’s podcast.
After knocking out Luke Campbell in January 2021, The King had to give up his fights with Jorge “Niño” Linares and Javier Fortuna, presenting suicidal thoughts.
“At some point I wanted to end my life, I was paralyzed mentally. He couldn’t get out of depression. If I could explain in other words the torment I felt, I would. It was very intense. I came to think that it was better not to be here (alive)”, he added.
Looking for a shot at the lightweight world title, Garcia will return to the ring on April 4 to face Emmanuel Tagoe at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Texas.