Ryan Garcia has found a way to get back in the WBC's good graces.

Last July, the sanctioning body expelled Garcia from any activity with the organization after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and insulting remarks towards Muslims and Jewish people in comments livestreamed on social media.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty last summer, condemning Garcia's behaviour saying: "We reject any form of discrimination. I fear for Ryan's wellbeing as he has declined multiple attempts for our help with mental health and substance abuse."

Quietly however, Garcia has seemingly taken the necessary steps behind-the-scenes for the sanctioning body to accept him back into the fold, allowing the former 135-pound interim champion fight for their title and appear in their world rankings once more in future.

Sulaiman made the announcement on his X account, saying: "The WBC Board of Governors has voted in favor of lifting the ban on Ryan Garcia after his successful process which had been documented. The WBC has been very close to Ryan, his family, management, promoter and we trust a new life inside and outside the ring will begin. We welcome you with open arms and trust you will be an ambassador for the new generation."

Sulaiman's confirmation comes at an interesting time, given The Ring's recent report that Garcia and reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios are engaged in talks.

As long as those discussions continue to progress well, the two could meet up in a world title matchup in the first quarter of 2026. Things might be going well for Garcia outside of the ring as he prepares to return from injury, but inside of it, things have been downhill.

Although viewed as a huge favorite over Rolando Romero on May 2 in New York’s Times Square, Garcia was dropped early en route to losing a fairly wide decision during their main event matchup. Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) meanwhile, hasn't looked great either.

In his last two appearances, he was forced to settle for consecutive draws. The first came against Abel Ramos in November 2024. The second was against a returning Hall of Famer in the 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao, who ended a near four-year layoff in July.

Although Garcia and the WBC haven’t seen eye-to-eye in the past, the 27-year-old contender wants to put that behind him and focus on winning his first full world title.

"I'm officially unbanned from the WBC," Garcia wrote on his X account. "I want to thank the WBC for seeing my efforts of change and making this decision. I’m ready to put that green and gold belt on, representing as a true champion."