Arman Tsarukyan claims that boxer Ryan Garcia has failed to pay him $40,000 after losing a bet during a livestream. Tsarukyan stated that Garcia initially said he would count the money and bring it, then promised to send it to his account, giving his word as a man. Five days have passed since the incident, and Garcia reportedly hasn't even asked for Tsarukyan's card number to complete the payment. Tsarukyan mentioned he plans to go to a market with Khamzat Chimaev and Garcia to address the situation. This was revealed in an interview with Adam Zubairaev.
Arman Tsarukyan has publicly accused boxer Ryan Garcia of failing to pay out $40,000 following a lost bet made during a livestream, with five days passing and no payment delivered as of the report.
Tsarukyan, the number-one ranked UFC lightweight contender, carries a record of 23-3-0 and is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters in the 155-pound division. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, has built his reputation on a well-rounded game that includes 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes and a striking output of 3.85 significant strikes per minute. He revealed the situation in an interview with Adam Zubairaev, stating that Garcia initially promised to count the money and bring it in person before later pledging to send it directly to his account, giving his word as a man. Neither commitment has materialized, and Garcia has not even requested Tsarukyan's card number to process the transfer.
Adding further color to the story, Tsarukyan mentioned that he plans to address the situation by going to a market alongside Khamzat Chimaev and Garcia. Chimaev, the number-one ranked UFC middleweight and number-10 pound-for-pound fighter, holds a 15-1-0 record and brings a physically imposing presence at six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains at Allstars Training Center, is known for one of the most dominant grappling games in the sport, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- A public non-payment claim puts Garcia's reputation under scrutiny beyond the boxing world
- Tsarukyan's involvement of Chimaev suggests the matter is being treated as a serious point of personal honor
- The situation draws two prominent combat sports figures into a social dispute that has quickly gained public attention
