BOXER Ryan Garcia has sparked concern among his fans after a bizarre video claiming he is dead was posted on his social media.
The disturbing six-second clip was shared on the star’s Instagram and X account and it momentarily shows the figure of a man inside a house.
The clip is accompanied by the alarming caption: ”We got him boys. RYAN GARCIA RIP B***H. 666.
“Video is exactly 666 in time. WE TOLD YOU WE WERE COMING.” followed by a series of random letters.
It is unclear whether the social media posts were shared by the boxer or someone else.
The boxing star’s ex-wife has expressed her fears following the worrying social media post.
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Andrea Celina has been in contact with the 25-year-old since the harrowing post but said she is still concerned about the father of her two children and urged his fans to pray for him.
She wrote on her Instagram story: “‘If all my followers who are believers can you please pray for Ryan.
“‘We are not together and I’ve been in contact with him and he may seem fine but he is not.
“I know in my heart he is being heavily oppressed.
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“This is not a troll, I’m genuinely concerned and so is all his family members.
“We are not part of any of this and want him to get better but this IS REAL. Pray for him.”
However, Garcia’s dad, Henry, was quick to respond insisting his son is “trolling” his followers.
He wrote: “Yes Ryan is ok, he’s just trolling the wrong way.
Henry, however, claimed all is not what it seems behind the scenes, adding: “There’s more to it. Trust.”
Regardless the bizarre clip sparked concern about the boxer’s well-being with some fans claiming he’s been hacked and others believe he is unwell.
MMA fighter Dillon Danis commented on the Instagram post: “I’ll pay for you to get help man feel bad for you.”
Another fan said: “Please tell me Ryan is ok…”
And one wrote: “Come on Ryan… We need to know your are ok. Ive been jumping on line all day for updates.
“From literally the very moment this was posted.. Just something from someone. please.”
“Hope you’re okay Ryan,” someone else wrote.
It comes after the former interim WBC lightweight champion celebrated the birth of his third child – his second with Celina – in January 2024.
He gushed over the the arrival of his son on social media, just HOURS before announcing his separation from Celina.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote: ” As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.
“While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasize that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.’
He went on: ‘Throughout our years together, Drea has been an incredible partner and an even more extraordinary mother to our two children.
“I’m deeply grateful for the years we shared and for her unwavering commitment to our family.
“As we move forward, my focus remains on the health and wellbeing of our two beautiful kids. They are and will always be my first priority.
“I’m fully committed to working with Drea to make sure our children’s needs and best interests always guide our path forward.
“I believe our mutual devotion to our children is rock solid, and I trust that together we will provide them with the love, support and stability that they need.”
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Garcia is now dating Australian model Mikaela Testa, who he recently revealed he plans to train for a Misfits boxing match.
SunSport have reached out to Garcia’s promoters – Golden Boy Promotions – for comment.
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
