Ryan Garcia, a prominent and controversial boxing figure, has just gone on an anti-LGBTQ tirade in response to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where he expressed his disdain towards LGBTQ+ performers alongside religious representations.
Who Is Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia, often referred to as “KingRy,” fighting style is characterized by explosive speed and precise punches, often ending his fights in dramatic knockouts.
The Rising Star
Garcia gained significant attention early in his career for his impressive undefeated streak and charismatic presence both in and out of the ring, and he quickly became one of the sport’s rising stars.
A Mixed Bag
Outside the ring, Garcia is best known for his outspoken nature and willingness to address personal and social issues. As a result, his career has been a blend of promising talent and contentious public moments.
Controversial Careers
Despite his early success, Garcia’s career has been riddled with controversies, including disputes with promotional companies and public feuds with other celebrities.
Anti-LGBTQ Rant on Social Media
Ryan Garcia’s most recent controversy comes after he launched into a tirade against the LGBTQ community during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony because the ceremony included LGBTQ+ themes and performers.
Posting on X
In his tirade, Garcia used derogatory language, calling the LGBTQ+ community “a cult” and posting concerning rhetoric on X.
Religious Disrespect Accusation
Garcia also accused the Paris Olympics of mocking Christianity for including a reenactment of ‘The Last Supper’ with athletes, calling for a boycott of the Olympics.
Disrespecting Religion
“The Olympics needs to be boycotted now. You can’t disrespect religion in front of millions. This ain’t right no one watch.” Garcia stated on Instagram.
Finding Forgiveness
Garcia also wrote, “Now gay people and lesbians If you have that in you I can find forgiveness” before reciting stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community.
Social Media Backlash
Following his comments, Garcia faced significant backlash on social media, but he doubled down on his views, emphasizing that he does not support the LGBTQ community.
Doping Suspension
Ryan Garcia was also recently suspended for a year after testing positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug after he fought and won against Devin Haney.
Hurting His Career
Garcia’s win was nullified, and he was forced to forfeit his earnings and faced fines, marking a significant downturn in Garcia’s career that has led to this latest controversy.
A Common Tirade
Unfortunately, this is far from the only homophobic tirade gone on by a famous athlete this year. As some of you may remember, the Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker’s graduation speech discussing “family values.”
Criticism and Praise
Throughout the speech, Butker criticized Pride month, working women, abortion rights activists, and more, which has now received a great deal of both criticism and praise.
Traditional Values
The main idea Butker pushed toward the graduating class from his 20-minute speech was for the graduates to stand up against ideologies he disagreed with and emphasized the need for more traditional family values.
A Different Generation
“We need a different generation of kids that are willing to say no that’s not right, there is such a thing as right and wrong, I’m not going to in for all of this lefty garbage and I just thought that his calls for folks to stand up and be bold was great.”
Backlash From Institutions
As you can imagine, the backlash towards Butker from institutions after his speech was even swifter than the rise in jersey sales.
A Clear Miss
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) condemned his speech as “a clear miss” and “woefully out of step with Americans about Pride, LGBTQ people, and women.”
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