Keith Thurman Gives Crucial Advice to Ryan Garcia Amid His Manic Rampage: “It’s Not the Time”

The boxing world appears to have been taken aback by the actions of Ryan Garcia. It might have invited censure. However, there are voices of support as well. They want to tell the young boxer how important he is and how much he is needed for the sport. Like many, Keith Thurman seems gravely concerned about Garcia’s condition.

‘KingRy’s social media posts and talks have been attracting widespread attention. His situation has thus unsettled not only fans but also many prominent voices in the community. Keith Thurman was speaking with sports journalist Manouk Akopyan early today. The duo covered a range of topics during their lively discussion. But it all began with Ryan Garcia.

Keith Thurman: To Ryan Garcia: We are with you

Right at the onset, the sports writer asked what Keith Thurman made of Ryan Garcia’s ‘erratic behavior’. With barely a few weeks left for the big fight with Devin Haney, overall, what were his thoughts on the situation? Sharing how ‘KingRy’ as a boxer impressed him, ‘One Time’ revealed how he initially nurtured thoughts of Garcia going against ‘Rolly’ Romero.

“You know I like the fight, um I like I like Ryan’s style, I always have um personally, uh, just knowing when after I watched his last fight and uh knowing Rollie, you know, I mean, I love that Rollie and Isaac Cruz is is a heck of a fight, but I was really interested in seeing Rollie and um and Ryan Garcia as a matchup personally…” he said. Then Thurman spoke at length about some basic differences between ‘KingRy’ and Devin Haney.

Taking up the current issues hovering around the young boxer from California, Keith Thurman suggested that Ryan Garcia needs to find balance and inner stability for himself. Urging the nearest and dearest to shower the young boxer with their affection, he hoped that Ryan Garcia would receive the unwavering support he deserves.

Thurman also touched base with the April 20 fight. According to him, no one in the boxing world would want to see the fight cave in.

Pausing for strength, if needed

However, if Ryan Garcia felt that it was not the best of times for him to participate in a match, provided he was free from the concerns of the paycheck, then he could give precedence to his health and mind. At a later stage, once recovered, he can always make a comeback.

“Of course nobody wants him to pull out of the fight, but I would have to say that um if right now it’s not the time, you know and and if he can and if he can afford to, you know, not be desperate for the paycheck, then at the end of the day, you know, you might want to think about your own health and wellness and just come back to the sport at another time…” said Thurman.

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Later on, ‘One Time’ lauded Ryan Garcia for the kind of support he boasts across the social media. It basically meant how much people loved and admired him. On account of a few antics, followers were not going to abandon him. Hence, he needs to pull himself up.

Keith Thurman is gearing for the big comeback fight on March 30. He will face Tim Tszyu at the T-Mobile Arena for a catchweight battle. 35-year-old ‘One Time’ returns to the ring after a gap of two years. After the title loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2019, he returned only in 2022 for a non-title fight with Mario Barrios. As he walks towards the twilight years of his career, the Clearwater, Florida-born boxer hopes to set the record straight by scoring a win over young Tszyu.

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