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Ryan Garcia withdraws from next fight to manage his ‘health and wellbeing’

Rising lightweight boxing star Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) was supposed to fight Javier Fortuna in the summer, but that fight is no longer happening.

‘KingRy’ announced on his Instagram page that he has pulled out of his July 9th bout against the Dominican contender, citing a need to focus on his health.

“I know this news may be disappointing to some of my fans but I am announcing today that I am withdrawing from my July 9th fight,” Garcia wrote. “At this time it is important to manage my health and wellbeing. I have decided to take some time off to focus on becoming a stronger version of myself.