Boxer Ryan Garcia stepped into the ring at the Barclays Center last Saturday, not only to face off against Devin Haney but also to make a bold fashion statement. The 25-year-old athlete, known for his impeccable style both in and out of the ring, donned a custom Emporio Armani look that left fans in awe.
Garcia’s bespoke ensemble featured a pale blue and white color scheme, with boxer shorts emblazoned with his moniker, “King Ryan,” and a matching robe bearing the words “Heart of Fire” on the back. The crown jewel of the outfit was a custom-made gold crown by designer The Ice Champ, adorned with over 15,000 diamonds and approximately 30 blue topaz stones. The crown’s interior was lined with plush blue velvet, inscribed with Garcia’s name.
“I basically told them the colors and what I envisioned in it, which was a lot of diamonds and basically looking pure with a pinch of blue in it,” Garcia shared. “I could have [gone] deeper, but I kind of like to let these brands do what they want to do mostly. But if I have input, then I’ll come in and be like, ‘That’s not it.’“
This isn’t the first time Garcia has graced the ring in a custom look from a luxury label. He has previously collaborated with fashion powerhouses such as DIOR, AMIRI, and Dolce & Gabbana. “I take pride in my style and see it as another way of expressing myself,” he explained. “I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most prominent designers in the world — something you don’t often see in the sport of boxing. I like to push boundaries of what’s typically expected of fighters and bring something new and dynamic to the table.“
Garcia’s latest look reflects his “timeless” style and his inspiration of purity. “For this particular fight, I wanted to create a look that represents my purity of heart and love of God, and Armani did an incredible job of bringing my vision to life,” he said. “The crown is also one of my favorite elements of the fit and has become a staple part of my King Ryan brand.“
Throughout his boxing career, Garcia has become a style icon, drawing growing interest from the fashion world into a sport not typically associated with sartorial moments. He hopes that his unique fashion sense will continue to resonate with fans and bring more attention to boxing as he plans to collaborate with more design houses for his future match looks.
“I just don’t miss — that’s my style,” Garcia confidently stated. “I could wear anything. My fashion game is just up there with the greats. I think I’m the most fashionable boxer in the world right now and I think I’m the most marketable fighter in the world right now.”