Stephen A. Smith interviews Ryan Garcia

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[@gtparker2317]

Give credit where credit is due. We have all failed at this stage of life. Young and without purpose. Ryan is blessed.

[@andressanchez1701]

What are you talking about he’s been talking all about his faith lately, so he does have purpose.

[@abrown7663]

😂😂😂😂

[@abrown7663]

He said the same thing before the Tank fight

[@awsgeneral]

​@@andressanchez1701some people are just saps for a sob story

[@gtparker2317]

@@andressanchez1701 I’m not saying that he has no purpose.

[@gtparker2317]

I’m with you Ryan. Stay humble. Conquer your journey.

[@carlosayala736]

I like Ryan and I hope he becomes champion for shore!!!

[@losjay940]

He won’t though

[@danielinthelionsden654]

As men we get in bad habits when things are going well we start believing a fake reality, going into bars, having many women and not listening to people around us! I love how Ryan is expressing his faith, when you do that you find your true self!!!

[@Marcnshae2011]

Great job interviewing him! Great follow-up questions.

[@santoslagunaacademydallasf9395]

It takes a lot of guts to say what he has just said. Hope his commitment carries him through. Regardless, he is a warrior. Watched him in Dallas and he can do what it takes.

[@Kolliemac]

Thank you Ryan. Your words and advice is truly empowering. You’re a good dude and I believe you will continue to win… in life 🙏🏾

[@dmoney24ballin]

Good questions from Steven

[@Exrtive.]

Stephen is an insanely good interviewer lmao

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

14:20 That was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 Stephen A is a great personality and an even better interviewer

[@mercuriusmc213]

Bro I came to the comments cos of that moment 😂😂😂 “that’s my concern Ryan Garcia!!!” Pmsl

[@jerryburns9603]

Great interview 💯

[@officialdamien.]

Great conversation Stephen

[@eaugusto9504]

What would sports ever be without Stephen A Smith

[@stevepaguay4995]

Great interview

[@vaughngreenhill465]

Ryan a real one I respect him and I’m a Tank fan but 🫡 hope for the best for Ryan 💯

[@digitalrican7]

Great interview 👍 We're rootin' for you Ryan.

[@JOEH-hn8rp]

Go GO Ryan Get the Gab Going and don't stop .Be patient God Bless you Ryan

[@williamcochell9889]

I think Ryan made a huge mistake in agreeing to the Lower weight! I think that was the biggest mistake!

[@onyijenny]

Tank will still beat him at any weight class

[@williamcochell9889]

@@onyijenny I respectfully disagree! I don’t think Tank could beat him at 147. And I’m not so sure at 141. Have you ever been dehydrated? If so, can you ever imagine doing something as strenuous as boxing under all that stress? I may be a little prejudiced, because I have empathy for someone who is going through mental difficulties and trying to climb out and be a better person. Whereas what I’ve heard and seen from tank Davis he’s a bit of a lowlife.

[@gtparker2317]

Don’t let the weight drained theory sway your judgement.

[@mikegolden3131]

@@williamcochell9889and I will have to respectfully disagree with that 100%. They can fight 10 times and tank will win 10 times. Too much skill, too much power. Too much IQ

[@williamcochell9889]

@@mikegolden3131 do you really think that tank would win at 147? have you ever been dehydrated? Can you imagine what it would be like to fight in a boxing match in that condition a high profile boxing match that is with all the pressure! My judgment may be impaired by Tank Davis, seem to being a bit of a lowlife

[@pariahazul8653]

It didn’t matter if Ryan was “at his best” or not. Tank best Garcia off the strength of being a better and more complete fighter

[@vaderdown26]

Ryan the EXCUSE Garcia. We should revoke this guys Mexican Card 🤣

[@Jrmy.93]

I like the way his Stephen A questioned him. Didn’t just let him be vague. Shoutout to Ryan for answering as well.

[@mithunnair8587]

All the best ryan, he knows what he did wrong in that fight and now is trying to go for the best ❤

[@desotohybrid2175]

Fighting Tank is what he did wrong lol

[@officialeblanc]

I'm pulling for you bro! That made me laugh though. " Let me fight Davis at my best. She what happens. I want to fight Davis . I MEAN NOT RIGHT NOW " 😂😂😂

[@tag7376]

I know he experienced mental health couple years ago. Respect. But before he fought Tank, he specifically said he was Good... Still like Ryan heart. SA brought up Tank the whole damn intv

[@user-oq6ld1ps8j]

Mental health is bullshit do you think people cared about that bullcrap 50 years ago?

[@pepelotudo5692]

Great interview ❤

[@-.6666.-]

Really rooting for this dude. He’s a hell of a talent with a 🎁 of a Left Hook. He’s blessed by GoD

[@ibrizzz]

His KDR still intact

[@shanerobinson925]

I’m with Ryan more after the Loss to tank tbh I’m rooting for bro he seems humble and ready to focus on BOXING not being a celebrity

[@Idunno-gl1wz]

I honestly can't tell with him and he's the reason I got back into boxing after McGregor vs Mayweather kinda ruined it for me.

[@jamallynch1218]

i'm a tank fan but i hope the best for this kid for sure

[@Lexlosofone]

Damn Stephen A Smith Respect to you sir!

[@catherinedavis349]

Ryan I give you all respect You real in explaining yourself to the world you are real I wish you the best in everything your heart and mind are sat on/ I believe you will come out the winner man of God stay humble and keep our father God first he is the head of our life/ blessings?

[@jaspernewcomb5656]

He's making a big mistake if he's looking past Duarte.

[@someone7773]

Ppl have forgotten Ryan garcia has defeated Devin haney in the amateurs. We have an idea where he stands and it’s not with Duarte. He won’t lose

[@Commenter1234Boxing]

😂😂😂

[@takedat8751]

Ryan has to win to have people come see him.

[@alfredpalacios2956]

Ryan needs to box, counter, and be patient for the knockout.

[@krystalbarrientes870]

Love him

[@nutritionislife3054]

1st time at 140?? Thought he already fought there before which made the whole gripe about the catch weight 😂

[@peguypetit3429]

We are waiting for you Ryan to show these skills you are talking about 😆😂😂

[@elandre4855]

Got the KO big boy

[@rigomartinez9395]

If this was face to face would be a hella of better interview.. it was good regardless

[@coachhenrygarcia6687]

Wow my son Ryan predicted his fight before it actually happened. He displayed a beautiful performance.

[@sallymae5893]

Ryan needs to stop running his mouth and start boxing. Sick of this kid who acts like he is an elite boxer when he’s just really a social media boxer

[@derrickanaya9917]

🤔 I WANT TO SEE RYAN FIGHT JOSH TAYLOR💯💯✊🏽

[@matthewhamilton6098]

I don't think Josh can keep the weight off to fight at 140 anymore. It would be a good match for sure.

[@derrickanaya9917]

@@matthewhamilton6098 oh is Josh that big? I think Ryan could win but I do think that would be a great fight

[@matthewhamilton6098]

@@derrickanaya9917 I saw an interview with him talking about it. He's almost 6 feet and had an eighteen month layoff before fighting Teo. The last few fights at 140 made him look sluggish. I would say his next fight will be at 147.

[@derrickanaya9917]

@@matthewhamilton6098 your right, and that’s why I want Ryan to fight him “if” Josh would take that fight. It would be good good for Ryan’s confidence, or if Josh moves up 147 then maybe that could be Devins first fight at that weight as well since he’s throwing that out there too.

[@CinnamonMay30]

Wow

[@THEREALDAMNSAM]

💯

[@CoconutFalafel]

Harming animals is immoral. Meat, dairy, and eggs causes animals to suffer.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

I hope this kid wins his next fight and actually shows up to fight this time instead of just wanting a big paycheck like he did against Davis with ZERO fighting spirit...

[@UrRealestCritic]

Why did you sign that tank contract then

[@ChildRebelSoldier]

Ryan’s next two fights need to be against AB and Rolly

[@HOMMI2Elite]

boii he one of the best idgaf n hes supa young

[@TBE99]

Ryan garcia should have joined Al haymon from the start

[@liangyu]

Where is the Mongolia mole?

[@CREAXN01]

Ryan fails to take accountability every time the opportunity is given. He’s always painting a false narrative of Tank that Tank never even responds to. Boxing can be a dirty game with promoters but at the end of the day be a man and realize the cards you dealt yourself.

[@mamamayhave]

This dude reminds me so much of Oscar DeLaHoya!

[@yusefrodgers5828]

SAS youtube is REALLY HEATING UP!!!

[@ME-yi1hx]

That’s bullshit. If “the best version of me didn’t lose”, then you shouldn’t have fought. Now you have a built in excuse to say you were not yourself when you fought Tank. However, your record says differently.

[@ericsaldivar8235]

RYAN ALL I CAN SAY IS STAY WITH DEREK J ' HE WILL GET THERE ' AS A BIG FAN OF YOUR'S CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE CHANG '

[@serrot3365]

It’s not vengeance he’s after it’s a RECKONING!

[@brownpitoman]

He had no drive.. that's why he quit vs tank 😂😂

[@LovedByYou]

Good for Ryan, it was only one loss, and it was against a formidable opponent. He should nit forget the killer he was before that L. Glad he’s got his grit back and look forward to see what he does in the future

[@nadecha5326]

Come on Oscar let’s get that 12th straight Ko!!

[@desotohybrid2175]

It's not happening...Ryan gonna knock bro out lol

[@Therocksteadycrew1]

If you win 🏆 why don’t you fight subriel mattias 🇵🇷 ? he has a belt ,You need one 😊

[@user-sm2er5kx5m]

Exactly. He fucked up. Now he blames Tank because he was being stupid and careless.

[@Retros2408]

Man go back before the lost to tank he was saying it was the best he ever felt,I could understand him saying the lost gave him everything he needed to bounce back but sounds to me like he’s making excuses for that L,he want a rematch at 140 to thn say oh no I can’t rehydrate to 150😢

[@joedejesus2832]

Lmao one of the best come on Steve , you mean a known popular boxer ! Dude don’t hype it more then it really is !

[@cabral4116]

He look like he could be De la Hoya’s son

[@1Brick]

All praise to the most high Jesus Christ 🙏🏽💛

[@pdiddybox4484]

Im betting he will replace trainers after this fight again

[@leanidis300]

I wish Ryan all the luck in the world but, I think he waited too long to get back in the ring ( I know he's still young) same goes for Rollie, Tank , Teo and Crawford.I know it's all about the business $$ , It's just my opinion that these guys should stay busy to stay sharp. I think if not injured a minimum of three fights a year. Opinions?

[@user-fx3td1im1b]

These guys take a lot of punishment in the ring+ getting into shape + being match ready is an involved process. Ali was probably one of the most prominent cautionary tales, but he's not alone. Even Tank, as skilled and young as he is, takes a lot of punches to the head. His speech and behavior seems to suggest that it's having an impact. So if guys are taking more time for self-care, choosing opponents that won't demolish them, and spreading out the time between matches, we might see more dudes ending their careers with better health and longevity.

[@HOMMI2Elite]

boii he lost one time n niggaa forget this wolrd man🤦🏿‍♂️

[@hungry07580]

Why end it. It has so much potential to expand to other nations not just Japan sorcerer's

[@Ugs2337]

Interview Devin next he fight December 9th

[@rubbyo2733]

Ryan capping saying he lost himself excuse upon excuse

[@getemkell]

Ryan gone put muscle man to sleep!👑 cant wait for homie to leave goldenboy n start his own company bro got hella fans n love at that weigh in👑he dont need dem shady niggas. he the star👑🐐

[@thegetbackruns]

This all sound real good but to be great, you got to win in the ring. Sound like he be trying to convince himself. One thing about boxing is that, this the one sport where everything you say can and will be held against you unless you do great in the ring.

[@gblair7622]

How?

[@Mattheyou]

why he still calling ryan a lightweight lmao he never fighting at that weight again

[@guerro0360]

He offered Teo 1.5 mill and his up there talking about how he helps other fighters get a lot of money and what not smh

[@SteveSmith-qo8mm]

Where is Max dont this dude cover golf or something what's he doing interviewing Ryan talking about boxing...

[@kevinlogsdon5137]

Ryan should of fought Teo, Haney, or Shakur before he took the Tank fight.

[@LovedByYou]

Stephen A got rid of all the talent on ESPN, for his own show!?!? Pls.

[@izzyiz5596]

This is evidence righthere that ryan is gonna win puttt alllllll ur money in ryan i garantee he winning

[@robertrojas7645]

This dude fits right in with Steven A Smith’s silliness and Not knowing boxing but still runs his mouth. Everyone who knows boxing knows Tank didn’t need anyone to beat Ryan. This dude will earn his respect if he beats someone like Tank, Teo, Haney etc.. others I believe he also cannot beat is Pitbull and Kambosos. Let’s bring back boxing being about boxing and Not about how many tickets they sell Lol😂

[@joses3717]

Comon Ryan 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️stop making excuses

[@marcello256256]

I was not the biggest fan of Steven a for a while but I realize that I’m just a hater. So no more hate from me

[@_Gwuapo]

Not just a hater but a poser he just lets his mouth do all the fighting. He ain’t a real boxer the fact people compred him to mayweather wasn’t a compliment

[@silkboxing4454]

0:01 There isn’t one active boxers in the sport. Ryan will punish Duante

[@losjay940]

Excuses excuses 😫

[@joeymexia1021]

The excuses he saying about golden boy promotion bro he warned u don’t take the tank fight with a re-hydration clause and he said he was over mental health before the tank fight if this guy has a close fight with diary he gonna use mental health again lol de la Hoya just make ur money with him have him face teo Haney and a tank fight make ur millions then let him go lol. Biggest pan in Mexican boxing history lol

[@DQ2-sy3yr]

Ryan Garcia was a bigger star than Gevonta Davis going into that fight, the fact that his camp let him take a fight where he would have rehydration clause when he didn't need to was the biggest red flag.

[@zachcerpas150]

Bigger star on social media yeah, but not the bigger star in the boxing world

[@DQ2-sy3yr]

Perhaps, but ultimately that's subjective. The point being made is that Ryan Garcia at his level doesn't need to accept a rehydration clause. Again that was a obvious red flag from Garcia's team at the time.

[@micahjohnson138]

Excuse 😂dont be weight bully and fight in you real weight class lol he want to fight smaller guy that what happen

[@DQ2-sy3yr]

Not an excuse but the reality of the situation. Tank won fair and square, but we can't argue the fact that the combo of the cockiness of Ryan and his careless team led to the downfall of him in that fight. Weather or not he was going to fight the smaller fighter it was chess a match that Ryan lost. Tank is fortunate to be blessed with such a team with the Mayweather camp as they understand that boxing strategy extends outside of the ring as well. Boxing industry is a cutthroat one, if your team isn't trustworthy you just might be set up for failure. Tank had trust issues to begin with as he came from the streets of Baltimore, you can imagine it took years for his camp to gain his trust, but ultimately that would help the bond grow stronger leading to his success in the ring right now. Like I said though one flaw one mistake a boxer can be led astray. There's a lot more to discuss on this topic but just know it's not at the defense of each fighter but the reality of the situation for all fighters. If anyone would like to debate these types of topics on discord for a video recording it would be gladly received.

[@Mj0636]

Oh u definitely lost against tank

[@sergetshikuya]

Tank Davis is better fight than you bruh.

[@juancmartinez904]

Garcia has NO CHANCE against TEOFIMO “ TÍO”LOPEZ at this moment.

[@raheemtillman1930]

Puncher's chance

[@anthonyholmes1901]

Sum other guy 😅 😅 is dat a shot a charlo 😅😅😅

[@user-dalastdon]

Losing to tank is a great loss its not like you lost to a bum fighter you lost to a boxer that none of them other boxers would fight and they are scared of tank and they wish to he in your shoes to even have a chance to fight tank you are more RESPECTED more then you realize just meanwhile work on that poor defense that i and you and the world knows you have weak of if you fix that you will be great

[@Dshipp25]

I always find it interesting when he lost 90% was against him now they with him😂😂 I hate yall

[@jamil6880]

I see Duarte wins

[@Surf906]

Ask yourself this Smith why didn’t Oscar get an opportunity to come on your show? We’d like to know Ryan’s got one loss Oscar got one loss.

[@sergiosalazar4405]

Diva, he gonna get stopped by durate

[@desotohybrid2175]

I see Ryan knocking him out

[@Tim_J]

🤡

[@seymourbutts2010]

Mexicans are not behind Ryan Garcia. This kid has excuses on excuses. Real Mexicans rooting for Duarte

[@desotohybrid2175]

Mexicans be the one's who always use the "running" excuse or the "robbery"when their fighters lose tho lol

[@Tim_J]

🥱

[@m.anthony1048]

Understand it is what it is, but I’d rather hear , tank was the better man, dude hits hard , and he is what they say he is, and although I lost in a not so great fashion i want another shot just to see if I could beat him . Be honest with yourself. This guys depression came from being floored by Luke Campbell , really , he beat the guy , so why are you depressed , got to much money, every female in the world. Would want to be with you , probably some makes too lol wth, is wrong with these guys , you work so hard to get there , you make it , and it’s not enough , sometimes I think being famous is only for strong minded people , but that’s a subject I really can’t speak about , however working 40 hrs per week just making it , I guess doesn’t give time to get depressed , I don’t know , God Bless and onward through the fog. Whatever it takes to make you feel good , if you would have beat tank this conversation would be slightly different .

[@Realone2022]

He needs to mature. Hes allover the place. Getting his feeling hurt, bro this is boxing. With all the power you givin others over you, gna eat u up inside if you dnt focus on the reality. If they are not with you , fu@kit keep it pushing, I see you focusing on everything but your opponent. SMH

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

I see a lot of maturity in Ryan this last year

[@imohkryptic]

Love Ryan but damn he better win now if he loses to Oscar it’s going to be so bad lol