Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia became the centre of online speculation over the weekend after a short video clip surfaced, leading some fans to interpret it as a hint about his sexuality.
The footage, widely shared on TikTok and X, shows Garcia admitting he was bisexual before someone off-camera asks, “So you bi then?” Garcia laughs and gives a shrug — a gesture that quickly went viral, with captions like “Ryan Garcia admits he’s bi!” attached by users eager to share and speculate.
Despite the clip’s widespread reach, versions of the video vary widely, leading many to speculate that they are selectively edited, and at least one was removed shortly after upload. The original source remains unknown.
The brief moment has fuelled a firestorm of reactions online. While some social media users praised the potential display of openness, others warned against reading too much into a possibly light-hearted exchange. LGBTQ+ advocates reminded followers that coming out is a personal journey, and ambiguous jokes or off-the-cuff comments shouldn’t be assumed to reflect someone’s identity.
Garcia’s team has yet to issue any official response. Reporters who reached out for comment said no statement was available regarding the circulating footage.
Without clear context, timestamps, or confirmation from Garcia himself, speculation remains high, with rumours continuing to spread.
Still, in the world of professional boxing, a sport long steeped in rigid masculinity, even a fleeting moment of uncertainty or perceived fluidity from a prominent figure like Garcia can spark global discourse. For now, though, the speculation remains just that: speculation.
