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Ryan Garcia Clashes With Ashton Hall Over Muhammad Ali-LeBron James Fame Debate

Garcia pushed back after Hall argued that LeBron James would draw more attention than Muhammad Ali in public. “Have you lost your mind?” Garcia replied, comparing Ali’s global fame to Michael Jackson’s level. Hall insisted that modern social media changes everything. The heated exchange showed how Ali’s legacy still sparks fierce arguments, even across generations and sports.

By Afnan Chougle

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Ryan Garcia Predicts Knockout if He Ever Fights Jaron Ennis

Garcia (25-2) said he would stop Ennis (35-0) if they ever shared a ring, declaring, “I will knock out Boots.” He praised Ennis personally, but aimed a swipe at promoter Eddie Hearn for treating him like an unbeatable star. Ennis, the former unified welterweight champion, remains one of boxing’s most dangerous names, making Garcia’s callout a serious provocation.

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Dana White Laughs Off Idea of Fighting Eddie Hearn at 56

White dismissed talk of a fight with Hearn by mocking both the matchup and his own age. “I’m 56 years old. I fight to get out of bed every f**ing day,” he said, after first calling Hearn “a p*ssy.” White added that if it ever happened, they would belong on “the first prelim” as two aging promoters, not real headliners.

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Eddie Hearn Doubts Edgar Berlanga’s Ceiling After Zuffa Boxing Move

Reacting to Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins joining Zuffa Boxing, Hearn said he does not think they had “many options.” He called the deal “great” for Berlanga, but added, “I don’t think he is going to win championships.” Berlanga enters as an exciting name, while Hitchins arrives with a title and bigger expectations under Dana White’s new boxing banner.

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Ryan Garcia Risks $40K in Bodyshot Challenge With Arman Tsarukyan’s Friend

Garcia put up $40,000 during a gym challenge, betting he could drop one of Tsarukyan’s friends with a bodyshot. But nerves quickly took over. “I’d rather him just take my 40, bro,” Garcia admitted, saying he would rather spar than hit a man standing still. The moment turned a bravado-filled wager into a surprisingly human climbdown.

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Ryan Garcia Says Devin Haney Fight Was Stolen From Him

Garcia said he was “robbed” after his April 2024 win over Haney was overturned to a no contest following positive tests for ostarine. He denied knowingly using steroids, saying, “I’ve never touched steroids in my life.” Garcia also questioned the trace finding and testing timeline, but the New York commission still wiped out his biggest win.

By Afnan Chougle

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