The “relationship” between Ryan Garcia and Ilia Topuria is experiencing a new episode of verbal sparring. The American boxer, embroiled in numerous off-field scandals, lashed out at the “Matador” after a few words from the Hispano-Georgian aimed at him… talking about a future, hypothetical, fight.
Already in the past, a few months ago, Ryan Garcia had stated that he “didn’t want” Ilia Topuria if they ever had to face each other. All of it in the context of the UFC double champion’s desire to, once his career in mixed martial arts is over, try his luck in the world of boxing. And in that field, despite all his problems and flaws, Ryan Garcia is one of the big names.
“ I see a fight like Ryan Garcia’s being very comfortable for me. I would break him long before it goes to the judges’ decision,” Ilia Topuria said in an interview with Álvaro Colmenero in Miami. A message that quickly went viral and to which Ryan García responded on social media.
I see a fight like Ryan Garcia’s being very comfortable for me
Ilia Topuria
“You’re a damn good striker for MMA, that’s all. You wouldn’t be drinking tea after our fight, you’d be eating through a straw after our fight. Stay in your lane. I’ll gladly stay in mine,” the boxer shot back on social media.
You wouldn’t be drinking tea after our fight, you’d be eating through a straw after our fight
Ryan García
Whatever happens, and whatever ends up happening, Ilia Topuria continues “making a name for himself” in the boxing world and gaining space in its press headlines… without having made his debut.