WATCH: Ryan Garcia Panic Calls 911 After Brutal Punch Causes Streamer to Throw Up Blood

Ryan Garcia's body shot challenge against streamer goes wrong after the latter falls to the ground and starts puking blood.

WATCH: Ryan Garcia Panic Calls 911 After Brutal Punch Causes Streamer to Throw Up Blood

Ryan Garcia's body shot challenge on streamer goes wrong (via Boxing Scene, X)

Kick has quickly established itself as a major platform for streamers, attracting several well-known combat sports figures with sizable online audiences. Ryan Garcia is among the most prominent fighters to make a name for himself in streaming, with broadcasts that are usually entertaining and lighthearted. However, a recent body-shot challenge with streamer Zavala escalated into a serious situation.

Garcia has remained highly active on streaming platforms since his May 2025 unanimous decision loss to Rolando Romero, using livestreams to stay visible outside the ring. During that period, he has regularly collaborated with popular creators such as N3on and Adin Ross. These appearances have typically featured displays of his hand speed, gym workouts, and lighthearted challenges.

Now in proper fighting shape ahead of his February 2026 bout against Mario Barrios, Garcia appeared physically sharp during the stream. During the stream, Zavala asked Garcia to deliver a full-power body shot. The punch sent Zavala to the ground in pain before he rushed to the washroom, where he began vomiting blood. Garcia then called 911 and took Zavala to the emergency room for immediate medical attention.

This was not the first time Garcia had taken part in body-shot challenges, as the concept appears regularly across his YouTube and streaming content. He has previously filmed videos centered on testing punch resistance with other athletes. One such clip went viral when Garcia exchanged body shots with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who appeared largely unfazed despite Garcia using full power.

Garcia has long been known for his eccentric personality and outspoken trash talk, traits that have frequently landed him in the middle of controversy. Despite that reputation, he remains regarded as one of boxing’s brightest talents. The California native has notable victories over Javier Fortuna, Luke Campbell, and Oscar Duarte, while his trademark punching speed continues to set him apart in the ring.

The incident underscored the heightened risks associated with unsupervised physical challenges involving professional fighters. Situations meant for entertainment can quickly become dangerous when elite punching power is involved without proper safeguards. Ryan Garcia’s experience served as a reminder that these stunts carry real medical consequences, regardless of intent or familiarity between participants.

Ryan Garcia takes a sneaky jibe at former rival

Gervonta Davis has faced continued legal scrutiny in recent years stemming from multiple off-ring incidents. His most serious case involved a hit-and-run conviction in Maryland, which resulted in jail time after a probation violation. Davis has also dealt with separate battery-related arrests, adding ongoing legal complications. These matters have periodically impacted his boxing schedule and public image.

Ryan Garcia takes a jibe at Gervonta Davis
Ryan Garcia takes a jibe at Gervonta Davis (via Ring Magazine, Baltimore Banner)

Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis remain linked following their high-profile fight, which ended in a knockout loss for Garcia. References to that rivalry have continued during Garcia’s streaming appearances. In a recent stream, Garcia made a remark that took aim at Davis’s ongoing legal troubles, using a lighthearted sparring moment with fitness influencer Sara Saffari to frame the jab.

She hit me with the Gervonta Davis.

Ryan Garcia via Sara Saffari’s stream

Davis’s legal troubles also led to his withdrawal from a planned fight with Jake Paul, disrupting another high-profile crossover event. Paul subsequently explored Ryan Garcia as a potential replacement to keep the matchup viable. However, recent reports indicated Garcia declined the offer. The decision was tied to his preparation for an upcoming bout against Mario Barrios.

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