Support Danny Garcia On Mental Health, Ryan Garcia Sends A Message Of Solidarity
JAKARTA - Ryan Garcia (23-0; 19 KOs) proved once again that he is not only a professional in the ring, but also outside the ring.
Monday, he sent a message of solidarity to Danny Garcia (37-3; 21 KOs), after the Puerto Rican boxer revealed he suffered from mental health problems.
Garcia's message of support relates to the insightful revelations of 'Swift Danny' who has gone through psychological problems and depression during his time outside the ring.
"He's a great athlete with a big heart," King Ryan wrote on Twitter.
"Great warriors have great battles. We have to support so we can help the next fighter and prepare them for what's to come," he added.
Danny Garcia another great athlete with a great Heart, The greatest warriors deal with Eternal battles and we are just talking about them, to help the next warrior so he can see that battle before it comes so he can prepare beforehand 🙏 #MentalHealthAwareness
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) July 31, 2022
After the win over Jose Benavidez last weekend, Garcia admits he has had a difficult time over the past year and a half.
Garcia, who won in the super-welterweight division, had his last professional fight in December 2020. Since then, he has faced a battle tougher than any opponent in the ring, battling anxiety and depression.
"I went through a very difficult time, a lot of pressure, I had a lot of anxiety," Garcia admitted in tears after the match against Benavidez quoted by Marca.
"I felt too much pressure for everything. It was very difficult for a year and a half."
"The pressures of life, boxing and being a good father waited for me for a year and a half," he continued.
"I'm a fighter, that's what I love to do. If you have anxiety and depression, you get over it, that's what I'm doing today."
Garcia highlighted his father's support who was by his side in every moment a fighter needed him, and not just as his coach.
"My dad was there with me, I am nothing without this man, I thank him every day," she said.