When it comes to boxing these days, you either love His Excellency Turki Alalshikh or you’re just in denial because let’s be real—you can’t talk about big-money matchups without mentioning his name first. And Ryan Garcia? He’s one of HE Alalshikh’s favorites. Not only is he getting the big fights, but he’s also ‘getting paid’ like, really paid. No complaints. No short checks. Just fat paydays.

Recently, Ryan Garcia sat down with AK and Barak of Ring Champs and almost spilled the beans on how much he’s making for his upcoming Fatal Fury fight on May 2 in Times Square, New York. Now, considering he reportedly bagged over $30 million from his last fight against Gervonta Davis, settling for anything less would be a joke. And guess what? He didn’t disappoint this time either..

So, the Victorville native just casually confirmed that he’s making around $20 million for his fight against Rolly Romero. Yeah, you heard that right—twenty million dollars. And the way he dropped it? Classic Ryan Garcia. It all started when a reporter asked if this would be the biggest payday of his career. The 26-year-old, playing it cool, didn’t give a straight answer at first. Instead, he said he’d do a little “higher or lower” game. AK took the bait.

“$10 million?” he asked. “More.” Okay, so, “$15 million?” “More.” Then the numbers moved up to “$20 million?” And we have the answer. “Yeah, around that,” he signed. But then, he shifted gears and started hyping up the Saudi powerhouse.

The 24-1, 20 KO boxer said Turki Alalshikh knows exactly how to market fights for this generation. “He’s bringing Mr. Beast into play. He’s bringing KSI, all these guys, they’re huge names,” he added. And honestly? He might be onto something. Saudi money has already changed boxing, and now with the whole influencer marketing angle, things are getting even bigger. Ryan Garcia straight-up said, “If you’re hating on him, it’s weird.” That’s because in his eyes, “He’s bringing all the best fights possible.”

Plus, with a two-fight deal under HE Turki Alalshikh’s banner—one that guarantees a rematch with Devin Haney—how could he not be grateful? Anyway, the payout Garcia revealed had fans buzzing. So what did they say?

Massive draw or just talking big?

But here’s where it gets funny—when the 26-year-old hinted at the number, some people just weren’t buying it. One fan summed it up simply. “That Saudi money different,” the comment read. And honestly, they have a point. Fighters who sign with traditional promoters under the four major sanctioning bodies rarely see paydays like this—unless they’re already elite-level superstars, like Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford, or say Oleksandr Usyk. But with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh stepping in, the game has changed. He’s pouring massive amounts of money into boxing, ensuring big fights happen and that fighters get paid handsomely.

With that, not everyone was convinced with the numbers. One fan bluntly wrote, “He not getting 20 mil.” And then there was the outright hate: “Ryan is a known liar d— cheat PED user al—-lic and r—-t and if anyone believes him then they are stupid. I SAID WHAT I SAID!!” That comment wasn’t just about the money—it dragged in his personal struggles too. It pointed to the controversy surrounding his suspension after the April fight in Brooklyn, where he tested positive for PEDs. Even though Ryan Garcia later admitted to excessive drinking, saying he was dealing with depression, this critic painted him as an unreliable figure.

On the flip side, there were those who backed King Ry. One supporter wrote: “Ryan is a big draw I don’t think he’s capping.” And that’s not entirely off base. Garcia is one of the most marketable fighters today, boasting a massive social media following and drawing millions of views anytime he steps in the ring.

Still, skepticism remains. Another fan fired back, “Same Ryan that lied about how much him and Haney were making lmao.” That’s a reference to Garcia’s previous claim that he made $50 million from the Haney fight—something many fans found hard to believe. With 930,000 reported pay-per-view buys, the math just didn’t add up. Some suspect numbers were inflated by Eddie Hearn, Golden Boy Promotions, and even the fighters themselves.

One user, however, took a more empathetic stance. “Well deserved he deserves to make the 20 mil after unjustly losing a whole year because of a bullshit suspension.” It’s true that despite knocking Haney down three times, the 24-1, 20 KO boxer was suspended due to a failed drug test. Whether intentional or not, that setback likely cost him a lot in lost earnings and reputation.

So, what do you think? Is Ryan Garcia really making $20 million, or is he just hyping up the fight? Do share your thoughts with us below!