Teofimo Lopez stood up for Garcia following the WBC's decision to suspend "Flash" indefinitely

WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez has commented on the World Boxing Council (WBC) decision to suspend Ryan Garcia indefinitely. The American boxer is barred from participating in any activities under the organization's aegis.

"To be realistic, Mauricio Sulaiman has his rules. I can't say much about this.

We all have our moments, Ryan and I are young, it doesn't mean anything. I don't think they should suspend him. He fought for the WBC Silver belt. It all depends on Mauricio and the WBC council. They should sort this out.

Listen, it's freedom of speech. I remember George Washington's words: 'If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter,'" Lopez said on the YouTube channel clockednloaded.

The reason for the WBC's decision, according to Sulaiman, is due to Garcia's discriminatory behavior and substance abuse.

It is worth noting that Ryan has been officially banned for a year for using the prohibited substance ostarine before his fight against Devin Haney.