Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested at Beverly Hills Waldorf – Press Telegram

Boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested on suspicion of vandalism after causing an estimated $15,000 worth of damage to a Beverly Hills hotel, authorities said Sunday.

Garcia, 25, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after a driver dropped him off at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., according to ESPN.

Hotel staff reportedly contacted police and decided to file a report once officers arrived. TMZ reported that Garcia allegedly caused unspecified damage to his room and a hallway and could face charges of public intoxication.

After being taken to the BHPD jail, the 15-time national amateur champion complained of a health problem, according to police, and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for examination.

A Beverly Hills Police Department watch commander confirmed Garcia’s arrest to City News Service but otherwise had no immediate comment.

Garcia, a Victorville native, has a 25-1 record with 20 knockouts in his professional career, with his only loss coming in February 2023, when he lost by TKO to WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis.

His surprise April 20 victory over Devin Haney was marred when Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ostarine the day before and the day of the fight, according to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. Garcia’s lawyers said he was the victim of “dietary supplement contamination.”

“Ryan has spoken openly about his mental health struggles over the years and is currently dealing with immense emotional distress,” his attorney Darin 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.”