Ryan Garcia shuts door on $40K Arman Tsarukyan bet feud: ‘There’s no way I will ever pay him’

Boxer Ryan Garcia has refused to pay MMA fighter Arman Tsarukyan $40,000 stemming from a livestreamed wager that took place in April. According to Tsarukyan, Garcia accepted a bet that he could not knock down one of Tsarukyan's teammates with a body shot; after two failed attempts, Tsarukyan claimed the wager was never honored. Garcia countered by alleging he was "scammed" and suggested Tsarukyan manipulated the challenge conditions in his favor. Garcia has stated flatly that he will not pay, leaving the dispute unresolved. The saga highlights a common friction point when public figures from different combat sports make informal bets on livestreams—without formal agreements or neutral oversight, disputes over terms and outcomes often lead to public feuds. Tsarukyan has not indicated whether he plans further action to collect the money.