Ryan Garcia is on a Michael Jackson kick after watching Antoine Fuqua's blockbuster biopic.
What happened?
The WBC welterweight champion recently dressed like the late King of Pop, complete with a single white glove, at David Benavidez's fight weekend last month.
Why it matters for Ryan Garcia
Garcia caught the movie and was clearly inspired, as he has been soundtracking his life to Jackson's hits on Instagram, and wants to bring the drive for greatness into every area of his life.
Ryan Garcia said Antoine Fuqua is his favorite director, and the movie solidified him as the 'GOAT'.
What comes next?
A sequel to the biopic is already being fast-tracked for a late 2026 shoot, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Jackson's story.
And Garcia will likely continue to draw inspiration from the King of Pop.
The biopic has been a monster at the box office, opening to a record $217 million globally, and has now grossed over $900 million worldwide.
So the impact of the film is being felt far beyond the boxing world.
Garcia has spent the weeks since watching the movie listening to Jackson's music nonstop.
He has been running the Grammy winner's hits across his Instagram on what feels like a loop.
The movie deeply inspired him, and he wants to bring that drive for greatness into every area of his life.
From training to everything else, Garcia is looking to channel the King of Pop's work ethic.
Antoine Fuqua broke through making music videos, including Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise', before moving into features.
He has a long-awaited reunion with Denzel Washington on deck, a Netflix epic titled Hannibal.
Garcia is far from the only one moved by the film, as it has become a cultural phenomenon.
The biopic is now closing in on another milestone, becoming Lionsgate's highest-grossing movie ever.
Fuqua's success with the film is the latest on a résumé that already includes some of the biggest films of the last 25 years.
Ryan Garcia will likely continue to draw inspiration from the film, and from the King of Pop himself.
The WBC welterweight champion is looking to bring a new level of greatness into his training and his life.
And with the inspiration of Michael Jackson, he may be able to achieve just that.
Garcia has been open about his admiration for Jackson, and his desire to emulate the King of Pop's work ethic.
He has been working hard in training, and his dedication is paying off.
The movie has clearly had a profound impact on Garcia, and he will likely continue to feel its effects for some time.
So the question is, what's next for Ryan Garcia, now that he's been inspired by the King of Pop?