Ryan Garcia stuns fans with bizarre behavior during poker game with Jimmy Butler, Neymar and Chris Eubank Jr

Ryan Garcia shadow-boxed and flexed his muscles during a bizarre poker game with sporting royalty.

Garcia has taken some time off from boxing, after discovering he will now serve a one-year ban from the sport after failing two pre-fight drug tests ahead of his overturned victory over Devin Haney.

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The young superstar is regularly seen alongside sports loyalists given his status on social media and in the ring, but especially during a poker match.

He sat at a table alongside some of the hottest names in sport, including soccer star Neymar, fellow boxer Chris Eubank Jr and NBA star Jimmy Butler.

A video of Garcia during the betting game was released, where he first drank an alcoholic beverage and started eating during his round.

He then shouted “I’m different” after one movement before making some rude gestures towards the table.

Garcia then shadow boxed and threw a quick punch, showing a comical glimpse of his lightning hand speed.

He insisted he “felt good” and was clearly enjoying the match.

But fans were left stunned by his behavior, with one writing: “He’s living his best life but he needs to stop with the booze.”

Another wrote: “What is he doing? Jimmy Butler wants nothing to do with him. »

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One said with a positive message: “I want to see Garcia fight again and these habits concern me.”

One viewer said: “His fall seems legendary. He’s trying to be the most boring boxer.”

Others were less concerned, with one writing: “Bro is just enjoying retired life.” »

Another added: “We all have a friend like Ryan Garcia. This guy is the funniest guy.”

A final fan concluded: “This man is living his best life.”

Neymar is one of football’s biggest stars but is currently injured after signing for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in 2023.

Eubank Jr has not fought since beating Liam Smith last year and is awaiting his next fight after becoming a free agent.

Butler is a six-time NBA All-Star who currently plays as a small forward for the NBA team Miami Heat.

Garcia had fans concerned about his behavior before his stunning performance against Haney, but then insisted it was all an act.

He will now face an extended period out of the ring, after claiming he retired before his ban.

An immediate rematch with Haney appears to be on the cards, when he can return in 2025.

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