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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: Ryan Garcia attends Premiere Of “One Night: Joshua Vs. Ruiz” at Writers Guild Theater on November 21, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: Ryan Garcia attends Premiere Of “One Night: Joshua Vs. Ruiz” at Writers Guild Theater on November 21, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Ryan Garcia made a statement on July 16 after he finished Javier Fortuna in an emphatic fashion, knocking him out in the 6th round. This was supposed to be Garcia’s toughest challenge yet, however, he made quick work of the Dominican boxer and was in control throughout the fight.
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Moreover, The Flash hasn’t been shy to boast about his victory and celebrate as he posted a picture with music icon and rapper Lil Wayne on the set of the NFL with the caption ‘Young Money and The New Money’, referring to Wanye’s famous nickname.
Young Money and The New Money 💵 pic.twitter.com/MBQTPRcroB
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) July 19, 2022
This was enough to send fans into a frenzy as they came out and reacted to this post, commenting on the unusual pairing.
Fans react to Ryan Garcia posing with Lil Wayne
Fans were quick to praise both of them for their achievements as one fan wrote, “Boxing GOAT n Rap GOAT” making a play at the caption and referring to both as the greatest of all time in their fields.
Boxing GOAT n Rap GOAT
— Ryan Garcias Reflex Bag (@quickkhands) July 19, 2022
Another fan stated that Garcia kicked Fortuna’s “a**” and that he looked spectacular in the fight, “Man you kicked his A*S! Looked amazing brother.” he wrote
@RyanGarcia man you kicked his ASS! Looked amazing brother 🥊🥊🥊🥊
— Thrizzzle (@phillips_bobby) July 20, 2022
Moreover, another fan even suggested that Garcia should have Wanye walk him out if he ever fights long-time rival Gervonta Davis. He wrote, “Have Wayne walk you out at the Tank fight”
Have Wayne walk you out at the Tank fight
— jay fenizzle (@JFenizzle) July 20, 2022
Furthermore, Garcia even posted the same picture on Instagram and the fans did not disappoint as they reacted to the post on the platform. One fan hilariously stated that Lil Wayne would have been a better opponent for Garcia than Fortuna, “He Would Have Been a Better Challenger Than Fortuna” he wrote.
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Notably, another fan called the two “greats” from different fields “One of boxings greats and one of raps greats.” He wrote.

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DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 02: Ryan Garcia celebrates his victory against Luke Campbell. American Airlines Center on January 02, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions via Getty Images)
It looks like there was mutual praise and appreciation for Garcia, who has long been criticized for being an “Instagram Boxer”. However, with his dominating performance against Fortuna, he has proved many doubters wrong. At just 23 years old, the sky is the limit for Garcia at this stage of his career.
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