Ryan Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council for using racial slurs against Black people and disparaging Muslims on social media. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty, stating that they reject any form of discrimination. Garcia posted an apology on social media, claiming he was trolling and apologizing for offending anyone. His attorney did not provide a comment on the situation. In addition to this expulsion, Garcia was also previously suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs after a fight. Garcia has faced consequences for his actions on and off social media, and this expulsion further demonstrates the consequences of discriminatory behavior in the sports world.
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