Ryan Garcia reveals he is entering rehab as he apologizes for vile online remarks following WBC expulsion

TROUBLED boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized for his appalling social media comments and revealed he is going into rehab.

Concerns have been raised about the controversial star's mental health since he was banned after failing a drugs test.

Garcia's social media usage has also come under criticism over some extremely inappropriate comments, which included racial slurs.

He has now apologized on Instagram.

"I grew up in a neighborhood where everyone said that word that now I’m abolishing from my vocabulary," Garcia, 25, said.

"I’ve supported many black men and black communities

"I’m not mad at the outrage and I sincerely apologize if I hurt and offended anyone

"But my pain deserves to be felt, black and brown have always united. And it will always be that way

"I’m just a shade lighter then you, but I love you and I love black children to the point I’d d** for a black child

"I was actually speaking against black on black crime

"Against I’m Sorry."

"I’m also headed to rehab," he added in the comments.

Promoter Oscar de la Hoya blasted Garcia's posts and insisted his apology was just the first step towards making up for them.

”There is no room for hate or intolerance at my company. Period," he posted on X.

"I condemn Ryan’s words in the strongest terms possible.

"I see that he has apologized, and that is a start — but it is only a start to earn back the trust and respect of those of us who have and continue to support him.

"We hope Ryan will use the the time he has away from the sport to work through the issues he has publicly discussed. We stand ready to help in whatever we can.”

Garcia has been expelled from the World Boxing Council.

Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization," WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said.

"We reject any form of discrimination. I fear for (Garcia's) well being."

Garcia earlier hinted he is eyeing a shock move into MMA following his one-year boxing ban.

He failed two tests before April’s win over Devin Haney, which ended the latter’s unbeaten record until the result was changed to a no-contest

Dana White hit me up.

Ryan Garciaon boxing ban

Garcia’s team maintain he is a “victim of substance contamination."

But he now appears to be keen on moving into the octagon after firing a message to Dana White on social media.

Garcia boomed: “They took my victory away. I never f’ing cheat. F you!

“Take my victory away, add that on to the list of the s*** I’m already going through.

“I’m ready for business.  Get ready. I already ain’t give a f***. Run when you see me.

“I’m headed to the UFC. Dana I want my 50gs. For real Dana White hit me up.”

Garcia's recent troubles have seen him reportedly being arrested for felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Los Angeles.

He was also involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis' fight last month.