Ryan 'KingRy' Garcia: Weight-Class History
Ryan Garcia is a generational lightweight talent who has tested every division from 135 to 147 lbs in a short span. His division jumping has been driven by both rivalry matchmaking and a difficult lightweight cut.
Height
5 ft 8.5 in
175 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
USA
Current Division
Welterweight (147 lbs)
Record 24-1 (20 KO)
Division-by-Division Timeline
| Years | Division | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | Lightweight (prospect) | Started at 135 with strong KO highlight reel. |
| 2020-2022 | Lightweight | Won WBC interim lightweight title vs Luke Campbell (2021). |
| 2023 | Catchweight 136 / 140 | Fought Gervonta Davis at 136 catchweight, then Oscar Duarte at 140. |
| 2024-present | Welterweight | Upset Devin Haney at 140 (Haney later stripped of result over PED finding). Moved to 147 in 2025. |
Official Weigh-Ins (Major Bouts)
| Date | Opponent | Weigh-In | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-02 | Luke Campbell | 134.5 lbs | W TKO7 |
| 2023-04-22 | Gervonta Davis | 135.2 lbs | L KO7 (136 catchweight) |
| 2023-12-02 | Oscar Duarte | 139.5 lbs | W TKO8 |
| 2024-04-20 | Devin Haney | 143.2 lbs | W MD12 (Garcia missed weight, result later overturned) |
Physical Profile
Ryan 'KingRy' Garcia stands 5 ft 8.5 in (175 cm) with a reach of 70" (178 cm). Born August 8, 1998, fighting from a orthodox stance.
Currently campaigning at Welterweight (147 lbs) with a professional record of 24-1 (20 KO).
Frequently Asked Questions
Garcia is a natural super lightweight (140 lbs). His struggle to make 135 was a recurring theme — he has since campaigned at 140 and 147.
Garcia stands 5 ft 8.5 in (175 cm) with a 70-inch (178 cm) reach — tall and rangy for the lightweight division.
Garcia came in at 143.2 lbs for a contracted 140 lb bout in April 2024, paying a per-pound penalty and forfeiting eligibility for Haney's WBC super lightweight title.