"Needs to be stopped" - Ryan Garcia gives his take on trending slap-fighting contests 

Ryan Garcia believes slap-fighting contests are dangerous and need to go away.

The sport is a relatively new one that has previously gained traction in countries such as Russia. Leagues such as the Slap Fighting Championship even had a partnership with Logan Paul but failed to take off in the United States.

However, the sport has recently gained momentum in America, primarily due to UFC president Dana White. Late last year, the longtime MMA promoter founded the Power Slap League and even got slap fighting recognized as a sport in Nevada.

The new show debuted on TBS earlier this month, having been postponed due to controversy following White slapping his own wife on New Year's Eve. While the slapping incident landed the promoter in hot water, the product itself has also come under fire.

While combat sports have always featured individuals taking damage, it's more of a cost of participation, not the point. This new sport guarantees brain damage.

In the Power Slap League, slappers aren't allowed to defend themselves, block, or do much at all. In the show's debut, several individuals were knocked out cold by the first strike thrown, which was determined by a coin toss.

The show has been blasted by many, but Ryan Garcia has now given his thoughts on the new sport. It's safe to say 'KingRy' isn't a fan.

See his tweet below:

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When is Ryan Garcia's next fight?

Ryan Garcia is slated to face Gervonta Davis on April 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

'KingRy' has been out of action since a stoppage victory over Javier Fortuna last July. Following the win, Garcia called for a lightweight title shot against 'Tank', as the two have been rivals online for years.

This year, the two will look to take the next step as they go from online rivals to fighting in the ring. The pair were initially expected to have one tune-up fight each before facing off in April.

For his part, Davis knocked out Hector Luis Garcia on Showtime pay-per-view earlier this month. However, Ryan Garcia declined to take a tune-up fight.

Last week, Oscar De La Hoya confirmed that contracts were being signed for the massive clash. It seems that all is a go for April 15 with two of the best lightweights on the planet ready to throw down.