Oscar De La Hoya Goes After Ryan Garcia Over Floyd Mayweather
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya and prominent junior welterweight contender “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19KO) find themselves entrenched in a rift that has significantly strained their once-solid bond. De La Hoya’s recent comment at his fighter proves their relationship may never be the same.
The drama between these two figures has unfolded much like a dramatic Telenovela episode, with both parties airing their grievances in the public eye. The latest twist in this saga has seen both Garcia and De La Hoya filing lawsuits against each other.
Garcia’s presence on social media alongside Floyd Mayweather, a rival of De La Hoya’s and an esteemed Hall of Fame Inductee, hasn’t gone unnoticed. King Garcia is acutely aware of the longstanding animosity between Mayweather and his own promoter.
ATTEMPTING TO REWRITE HISTORY
Upon spotting a seemingly affable snapshot of his fighter alongside Mayweather, De La Hoya felt compelled to share his thoughts.
It’s evident that De La Hoya is nursing wounds of betrayal and emotional hurt. However, his assertion of having defeated Mayweather has raised eyebrows. In 2007, he suffered a split decision loss to his perennial foe, relinquishing the WBC junior middleweight title.
Without a doubt, the Golden Boy CEO attempted to fire shots at both his fighter and his rival. Furthermore, De La Hoya has openly acknowledged that people have kept him away from Garcia.
While Garcia remains contractually bound to Golden Boy, it’s imperative that both parties find common ground for coexistence. Preparing for an imminent return to the ring under the guidance of new trainer Derrick James, Garcia’s most recent bout culminated in a defeat against Gervonta Davis on April 22.
