Ryan García, still under a year-long suspension from professional boxing due to a failed drug test in April, is stepping back into the spotlight-but not without controversy. The 24-1 fighter announced an exhibition bout against Japanese kickboxing star Rukiya Anpo, scheduled for December 30 in Tokyo. While this isn’t a sanctioned fight, the announcement has reignited debate about García’s career and his journey back to the ring.
The tension boiled over during a press conference at the Wilshire Garden in Beverly Hills. What started as a formal face-off quickly turned personal when Anpo, a 29-year-old known as “The Demolition Man,” threw a piece of paper at García, sparking an exchange that left everyone in shock.
García didn’t hold back: “I don’t even know who this guy is. I’m gonna be putting a whooping on this boy.” Anpo retaliated with sharp words, mocking García’s style: “You think this is Hollywood, but there’s nothing fake about what’s coming. Big shoes, stupid chain-you’re getting knocked out.”
Despite Anpo’s impressive kickboxing record (27-8-1, 14 KOs), he’s inexperienced in the boxing ring, making this matchup intriguing yet unpredictable. García, meanwhile, faces scrutiny from fans and critics alike. His suspension and past controversies have fueled skepticism, but he seems determined to prove he’s still “The King.”
This exhibition is more than just a fight-it’s a statement. Can Ryan García silence his critics and reignite his career, or will Anpo deliver a knockout blow to García’s comeback dreams? Fans will have to wait until December 30 to find out, but the fireworks have already begun.
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