The singer has been the center of gossip following the revelations about his sexuality. Recently, the singer has maintained minimal communication about his relationship status, but it hasn’t stopped fans from assuming that Shawn Mendes has a boyfriend who could be a professional boxer.
Following his split from Camila Cabello, many assumed that Mendes wasn’t straight and began raising uncomfortable questions. The singer added that the conversation about his preferences was ‘silly.’
Moreover, fans began pairing Mendes with other artists, including professional boxer Ryan Garcia. The pair shared pictures in which the singer held a drink while waving his arms around Garcia.
Garcia is an undefeated lightweight boxing star and is considered one of his league’s best young talents. He earned the WBC interim lightweight title in 2021 and has appeared in several international matches.
Soon, rumors flooded that Mendes was secretly dating the boxer, and he captioned his post, “I never imagined love would look like this. I’ve never been happier. The world knows him for his punches, but I know him for his heart.”
Additionally, users mentioned that despite their career differences, Shawn Mendes had found love with his new boyfriend. The singer has also been spotted at major boxing events over the past months.
However, fans snooped around Mendes and Garcia’s Instagram accounts but couldn’t find the claimed post. Later, they mentioned that the news about Mendes’s relationship status was fake.
Further, Garcia has a straight sexual orientation and has two children with his ex-wife, Andrea Celina. The couple had a turbulent connection as Celina left Garcia for his violent tendencies.
Similarly, the boxer promotes masculinity through sports and once implied that only homosexual people take steroids. Such comments proved his disregard for the LGBTQ+ community.
Shawn Mendes claimed that he is ‘figuring out his life’ after talking about sexuality!
Previously, Mendes opened up about his situation during a performance of his unreleased track The Mountain in Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. He detailed that the rumors inspired the song.
The lyrics incorporate his struggle with identity while he maintains a calm front among his fans. Mendes mentioned that the conversation about his preference occurred more than was necessary.
In a video captured by fans, Mendes stated, “Since I was young, there’s been this thing about my sexuality. I think it’s silly to put such a beautifully complex thing into definite boxes.“
Shawn Mendes opened up about his sexuality at his show in Colorado last night 🤍 pic.twitter.com/ivPG0MoN7f
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Similarly, the singer added that the constant inquiry felt like an intrusion on his journey of discovery. Rising to fame at such a young age, Mendes mentioned that such rumors made the experience bitter-sweet.
Mendes detailed that he often felt the need to have a girlfriend to prove his sexuality to the media. During that time, the singer constantly struggled to understand his feelings.
Due to the matter’s sensitivity, the singer referred to a Snapchat video he uploaded when he was 17. The clip remarks, “It shouldn’t make a difference if I was or if I wasn’t gay. The focus should be on my music, not my choices.“
Additionally, Mendes explained that he has been experimenting with his love life and that he felt a weight lifted off his shoulders after discussing the matter with his fans.
Fans have promised to protect the singer’s privacy during this period, and hope Mendes will share details about his relationship when he is comfortable.
Additional Information
- Sources estimate that Shawn Mendes’ net worth is $40 million, which comes from his endeavors as a singer, songwriter, and model. His works earned him a position in the Times 100 Most Influential People in the World 2018.
- Shawn Mendes has been a vocal advocate of the LGBTQ+ community and the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Previously, the singer attended the Pride celebration at Wango Tango and claimed that the celebration brought new hope to the community.
