Arman Tsarukyan claims that boxer Ryan Garcia has not paid him $40,000 after losing a bet during a stream. According to Tsarukyan, Garcia initially said he would count the money and bring it, then promised to transfer it to his account, giving his word as a man. Five days have passed since the bet, and Garcia has not even asked for Tsarukyan's card number to make the payment. Tsarukyan revealed this information in an interview with Adam Zubairaev, mentioning he plans to visit a market with Khamzat Chimaev and Garcia to potentially resolve the situation.
Arman Tsarukyan has publicly called out boxer Ryan Garcia for failing to honor a $40,000 bet nearly a week after losing it during a live stream, with the UFC lightweight contender stating the money has yet to arrive.
Tsarukyan, ranked first in the UFC lightweight division at just 29 years old, carries a 23-3 record and trains out of American Top Team. The Russian fighter is one of the most active strikers at 155 pounds, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute with a 50 percent striking accuracy, and adds consistent takedown pressure at 3.26 per 15 minutes. In an interview with Adam Zubairaev, Tsarukyan said Garcia first told him he would count the cash and deliver it in person, then switched to promising a bank transfer and gave his word. Five days on, Garcia has not even asked for Tsarukyan's card number to process the payment.
Also entering the picture is Khamzat Chimaev, the number-one ranked middleweight and number-10 pound-for-pound fighter on the UFC roster. The 32-year-old, who holds a 15-1 record and fights out of Allstars Training Center, is reportedly set to accompany Tsarukyan to a market where Garcia may also be present, potentially creating an opportunity to settle the matter face to face. Chimaev is known for an overwhelming physical style, landing 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy while averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight and a debt dispute with a high-profile boxer keeps his name prominent outside competition.
- Chimaev's involvement adds an unpredictable dynamic to what is already a public disagreement.
- Garcia has not publicly responded, leaving Tsarukyan's account as the only version of events on record.
