Ryan Garcia Loses $40,000 Bet to UFC Fighter Arman Tsarukyan in Livestream Sparring

Ryan Garcia, a professional boxer, participated in a livestream on the Kick platform with UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan. During the stream, the two were traveling in a vehicle before arriving at a home. Tsarukyan bet Garcia $40,000 that Garcia could not drop a member of his team with a body shot.

Garcia initially declined to participate but later agreed. He delivered two body shots to the team member, who absorbed them without falling. Garcia then conceded the bet and paid the $40,000. Following the bet, Garcia invited the team member to spar.

The sparring session involved close-range exchanges without punches to the head. Social media discussions emerged regarding the outcome of the sparring.

won the WBC super lightweight title by unanimous decision against Mario Barrios in February 2024.

Tsarukyan is a top contender in the UFC lightweight division. The livestream occurred on Wednesday, with social media influencer Ashton Hall present; the group posed for a photo afterward. The interaction highlights crossover content between boxing and mixed martial arts.

Garcia and Tsarukyan have an ongoing friendship that has produced collaborative videos. Such content aims to increase visibility for both athletes ahead of their respective fights.

next scheduled fight is a rematch with Devin Haney, though obstacles exist.

's bout against Tim Tszyu and Claressa Shields' recent comments following Keith Thurman's knockout loss. Garcia's performance against Barrios demonstrated his competitive level in the sport. The Kick platform supports unfiltered livestreams, which Garcia uses to engage audiences.

This approach complements his boxing career by building a following beyond competitions. The $40,000 loss does not appear to affect Garcia's financial position significantly.