Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested on suspicion of vandalism in Beverly Hills

Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, authorities said.

A Beverly Hills Police Department watch commander confirmed the arrest but was unable to answer further questions. City and police department media representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment Sunday morning.

The boxer’s attorney, Darin Chavez, told ESPN that his client could also face a charge of public intoxication, saying the Victorville-born athlete has been struggling with family and mental health issues recently.

“Ryan has spoken openly about his mental health struggles over the years and is currently dealing with tremendous emotional distress,” Chavez said in a statement to ESPN. “The support and understanding of fans and the public is critical as he navigates these personal challenges. We are working diligently to provide Ryan with the resources he needs.”

An employee who answered a call at the hotel on Sunday morning referred all questions to the police, citing the guest privacy policy.

Garcia, 25, would not have automatically had to post bail on a vandalism charge. The case will now likely be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) made headlines in April when he defeated undefeated World Boxing Council super lightweight champion Devin Haney by decision in Brooklyn. The fight was marred by controversy – Garcia exceeded the 140-pound weight limit, so the WBC junior welterweight title did not change hands. Garcia has since tested positive for a banned substance.

Observers had also noticed Garcia behaving erratically and making bizarre social media posts in the lead-up to the fight. That trend continued Saturday afternoon. Just hours before his arrest, Garcia posted messages to X about people protecting “pedos” (short for pedophiles) and complained that he hadn’t yet been paid for the fight against Haney.

“Everyone is disgusting (swear word) and tries to hide their mistakes,” Garcia wrote in his last post on Saturday around 3 p.m.