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Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested for alleged vandalism at a Beverly Hills hotel

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KTLA) — Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested Saturday for suspected vandalism at a Beverly Hills hotel, according to reports.

Garcia, 25, was at the Waldorf Astoria, where he caused an estimated $15,000 in damage, according to TMZ.

Beverly Hills police arrived at the hotel around 5:45 p.m. after the boxer allegedly damaged hotel property, including in his room and in a hallway.

When the officers arrived, the hotel decided to file a complaint.

Photos obtained by witnesses showed Garcia being led to a patrol car shirtless and wearing a black motorcycle helmet.

Garcia was arrested by police and detained on suspicion of vandalism. He was released later Saturday night.

It is unclear what led to the situation, but Darin Chavez, Garcia’s attorney, told TMZ that the boxer was “transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment and, to our knowledge, he may face charges for public intoxication.”

In a separate statement to ESPN, Chavez said the incident comes “at an extraordinarily difficult time for Ryan as he grapples with devastating news about his mother’s health.” He went on to say they are working “diligently” to provide Garcia “with the resources he needs.”

  • Ryan Garcia is announced before a super lightweight boxing match against Devin Haney on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in New York. Garcia won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 9: Ryan Garcia in action during a media workout at World Class Boxing Gym on April 9, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
    DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 9: Ryan Garcia in action during a media workout at World Class Boxing Gym on April 9, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 18: Ryan Garcia speaks during a press conference at Barclays Center on April 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
  • Devin Haney (right) punches Ryan Garcia during the fifth round of a super lightweight boxing match Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. Garcia won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 19: Ryan Garcia looks on during the weigh-in at Barclays Center on April 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
  • Ryan Garcia celebrates after defeating Javier Fortuna in the sixth round of a lightweight boxing match, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo HW Chiu)
  • Ryan Garcia, left, and Javier Fortuna exchange punches during a lightweight boxing match, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo HW Chiu)

Garcia is currently facing a suspension from the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for the banned substance Ostarine before his surprise win over Devin Haney in April.

ESPN reported, citing a letter from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, that Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine the day before and on the day of the fight on April 20.

Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator and its use can stimulate muscle growth. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

In a video posted on X, Garcia strongly denied violating the rules.

“I’ve never taken steroids in my life,” Garcia said. “I don’t even know where to get steroids. In the end, I hardly take any supplements.”

If the positive doping test is confirmed, Garcia’s victory could be annulled.

No further details about the incident in Beverly Hills were released.

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