Colorado Springs, Colo. (Aug. 31, 2026)– On Might 14, 2025, at 7:28 a.m., USA Boxing obtained an preliminary report concerning potential SafeSport allegations involving Jose Garcia. In keeping with USA Boxing coverage and the U.S. Heart for SafeSport reporting course of, USA Boxing instantly reported the matter to the U.S. Heart for SafeSport by means of its reporting portal that very same day. On Might 15, 2025, the U.S. Heart for SafeSport accepted unique jurisdiction over the matter.
On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Heart for SafeSport exercised jurisdiction over the matter. In keeping with the Heart’s motion and relevant USA Boxing insurance policies, Garcia was positioned underneath short-term administrative measures prohibiting his participation in USA Boxing actions. Particularly, Garcia was prohibited from taking part, in any capability, in any occasion, program, exercise, or competitors approved by, organized by, performed underneath the auspices of the USA Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Boxing or any Nationwide Governing Physique (NGB) acknowledged by the USOPC, any Native Affiliated Group (USA Boxing Native Boxing Committee-LBC) as outlined by the SafeSport Code, or at any facility underneath the jurisdiction of the identical.
In July 2026, USA Boxing was subsequently notified of Garcia’s arrest in Texas. Garcia was/is just not a present member of USA Boxing, nonetheless his standing was modified from Momentary administrative measures to droop per the U.S. Heart for Secure Sport directive
Out of respect for potential survivors and since this matter stays underneath the jurisdiction of regulation enforcement and the U.S. Heart for SafeSport, USA Boxing may have no additional touch upon this matter. USA Boxing will proceed to cooperate totally with the Heart and regulation enforcement as applicable.
Inquiries concerning the prison matter must be directed to the suitable regulation enforcement authorities. Inquiries concerning SafeSport jurisdiction or disciplinary standing must be directed to the U.S. Heart for SafeSport.
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