Ryan Garcia released footage of himself back in training after a series of worrying social media posts.
Donning all-black training garb, Garcia showcased his vaunted hand speed, peppering the heavy bag with a series of swift hooks and lancing jabs in preparation for his upcoming clash with Devin Haney.
Concern surrounding Garcia’s mental health have been heightened in recent weeks with posts on his X account including claims that he was raped by a family member as a child, has photographic proof that aliens exist, and that he was previously a witness to ‘human trafficking’.
Garcia also sparked fear in family members after posting a video of an unidentified individual accompanied with a caption claiming his throat had been slit.
Andrea Celina, Garcia’s ex-wife and the mother of two of his children amplified concerns last week with a post insisting that she had been in contact with him and he was not well.
Ryan Garcia showcased his return to training by hitting the heavy bag in clip shared on social media
The 25-year-old sparked fears for his well being after a series of concerning social media posts last week
‘If all my followers who are believers can you please pray for Ryan,’ she wrote on her Instagram story.
‘We are not together and I’ve been in contact with him and he may seem fine but he is not. I know in my heart he is being heavily oppressed.
‘This is not a troll, I’m genuinely concerned and so is all his family members. We are not part of any of this and want him to get better but this IS REAL. Pray for him.’
Garcia had previously detailed his struggles with mental health and described battling intrusive thoughts during a particularly difficult episode that led to him taking an extended hiatus from competition in 2021.
Despite his personal issues Garcia is still scheduled to face Devin Haney next month
On Wednesday he claimed his social media activity would from that point onwards be solely focused on his upcoming bout.
‘I Ryan Garcia, will not be speaking or tweeting or writing anything other then My Fight “Boxing” and Sports.
‘All topics of discussion will be discussed after my fight 5 weeks of focus. You have my word I’m locked in I’ll see you 4-20.’