RYAN GARCIA is feeling great!
After beating Luke Campbell in January 2021, the unbeaten boxing prospect took a year off from the sport to concentrate on his mental health.
Garcia beat Campbell in dramatic fashion to win the WBC interim lightweight title
Californian-born star won all 21 of his pro fights
The 23-year old is returning to the ring after more than a year.
In the past 14 months, he has seen a dramatic transformation and added a number of tattoos to his body.
He is now back in the game and beat Emmanuel Tagoe in San Antonio on April 9, to keep his unbeaten record.
Flash, also known as KingRy or Flash, is a California-born lightweight who burst onto the scene in the '80s as a young pro.
Since then, he's fought his way up the ranks, winning all 22 of the fights and claiming the vacant WBC interim lightweight title after the shocking stoppage by Campbell.
Garcia is now back after a self-imposed hiatus and all eyes will be on Garcia when he faces Javier Fortuna in July 16.
Garcia is the son of a large family. His father Henry is still on Garcia's training team and his mother Lisa is his constant PA.
The Mexican-born boxer has a movie star look and quick hands. He is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million.
Garcia is reported to have spent the cash on a car and a home for his mother before he turned 21.
Garcia has two daughters, Garcia is also growing in his family.
Three-year-old Rylie, his ex-girlfriend Catherine Gamez, and 18-month old Bela are his children. He is also a social media star Drea Celina.
"EVERYTHING CAME CRASHING DEAD"
Garcia lives in the fast lane, and it shows in his collection of cars.
Speed is his friend in the ring and outside of it, judging from the motors he posts with 8.7 million Instagram followers.
KingRy is able to ride some of the most impressive cars, such as a Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari 488 GTB, as well as a Porsche 718 Boxster.
This Lambo packs serious punch. It produces 641bhp, and costs a cool $225,000.
A $118k Audi RS Seven is also his proud possession. It features a 4.0-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine and can reach 60 mph in a stunning 3.5 seconds.
Garcia's year away from boxing may have been a surprise to some boxing fans. He will be making his return this weekend.
Flash has had a drastic body transformation. His upper torso is now dominated with a variety of striking tattoos.
Garcia began to improve his body art in 2021. He now has over ten tattoos around his chest and shoulders.
Two lions are positioned on his chest to symbolize strength.
On his back, there are the words "Shock the World" inked. On his right arm is a cross.
Garcia was baptized January 2021. He takes his faith seriously.
"I'M THANKFUL, I REALLY AM"
He explained: "The cross [tattoo] signifies] strength, power in my right-hand.
"Don't underestimate either the left or right one, for it too has that power."
The symbol of "the holy spirit which guides me" is a dove placed on his right shoulder. A laurel wreath is also around his neck.
Garcia is one the most exciting talents boxing has seen, and Oscar De La Hoya predicts that he will be "the biggest star boxing ever seen".
The unbeaten star is now feeling well and ready to take on his year in the ring.
He is grateful that he was able to overcome his mental health issues which set in just three weeks following his victory over Campbell.
InsideHook was told by him that "everything fell on me." I felt lost and unable to express how I felt.
It was like being lost in a maze. It's just a joy to be here. I am thankful.
It was confusing to me. I have everything and I'm doing well. People keep telling me that Ryan, just like how you came out, saved my life.
"And that is right there is worth all of the pain I went through." My story is worth more to a child than any ring could.
Garcia has two tattoos of lions on his chest. The first was completed in January 2021.
One of his stunning supercar collections includes a Lamborgini as well as an Audi RS
He also snapped the lightweight star with his Ferarri
Garcia is proud to be Mexican and Canelo Alvarez is his big fan
His Instagram account is updated regularly before fight night
With 641bhp, his Lamborghini Urus is a powerful machine
