"Downfall is right in front of us" - Fans react as Ryan Garcia is charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism following last month's arrest

It seems Ryan Garcia can't get a break lately. As of his recent misfortunes, the former interim WBC world champion has been charged for his alleged vandalism felony at the Waldorf Astoria in LA last month.

Boxing journalist Michael Benson reported on the charge, via ESPN, on X, saying:

"Ryan Garcia has been charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism after being arrested last month for allegedly vandalising the Waldorf Astoria hotel in LA."

Fans reacted to the announcement in various ways, with @Islndzz saying:

"Ryan Garcia’s downfall is right in front of us"

Chris Cutaneo said:

"Bro’s career went from an all time high to crashing down faster than his left hook… and it was all self inflicted"

Here are more fan comments:

Comments on the announcement. [Image credit: @MichelBensonn on X]

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Ryan Garcia announced his retirement from boxing amid drama in and out of the ring

After a crazy few months of his life that included bizarre social media rants, PED suspensions, and defamation lawsuits, just to name a few, Ryan Garcia abruptly announced his retirement from boxing last month.

In a surprising tweet, the 25-year-old boxer listed the reasons why he chose to hang up his gloves for good, saying:

"Mom has cancer. I’m being sued. My supplements were tainted, Going through a divorce. Always GETTING SH*T TALKED on the internet FOR YEARS. Devin asking for my victory to be taken away. I’m getting hit with everything. I STILL LOVE GOD; HE IS EVERYTHING."

He followed the tweet with another one officially announcing his retirement. Given his young age and tremendous potential in the ring, a lot of fans and fellow fighters aren't completely sold on Garcia's early retirement. With things like the misdemeanor charges, however, the former interim champ might have a hard time getting back to his former glory. Only time will tell.

Here's to hoping he gets back in the right lane of life and returns to the sport with a rejuvenated zest.