Ryan Garcia Faces Backlash for Anti-LGBTQ Comments

Boxing star Ryan Garcia has sparked outrage after unleashing a series of anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic remarks on social media during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. His tirade included derogatory language aimed at the LGBTQ community, criticizing performances that featured drag queens and calling for a boycott of the Olympics for its perceived disrespect to Christianity. Garcia, who is currently suspended for a performance-enhancing drug violation, claimed that the LGBTQ community is a 'cult' and expressed extreme hostility towards transgender individuals, declaring that they should 'burn in hell.' Despite his claims of being open to forgiveness for individuals, he vehemently rejected the community's influence, particularly regarding children. This incident marks a continuation of Garcia's controversial behavior on social media, which has included past rants against various groups and personal issues outside the ring. The backlash against his comments has been widespread, with many condemning his hateful rhetoric.