Ryan Garcia communicates his intention to “transition away” from Golden Boy Promotions following the completion of the single remaining bout stipulated in his current contractual agreement. He voices his sentiment that promoter Oscar De La Hoya exhibits a lack of “regard” for him, attributing this to what he perceives as “the most unfavorable proposition” presented to him subsequent to his defeat against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
Garcia asserts that De Hoya “endeavored” to allocate the rematch he desires against WBA welterweight titleholder Rolly to Raul Curiel instead.
Oscar’s “Most Unfavorable Proposition”
“In the aftermath of the Romero encounter, they extended to me the least appealing offer imaginable,” Ryan Garcia conveyed to Ring Magazine. “Subsequently, Oscar attempted to divert my rematch opportunity with Rolly and bestow it upon Raul Curiel.”
What rationale might underlie De La Hoya’s inclination to assign the Rolly fight to the proactive Raul Curiel? Given his awareness of Ryan’s hand injury necessitating surgical intervention, his absence of rigorous training, and his apparent lack of intent to secure victory, why would Oscar not confer the fight upon Curiel? Curiel boasts a record of 16 wins and no losses, with 14 knockouts, maintains ambition, abstains from alcohol consumption, and adheres to weight regulations.
“Oscar harbors neither trust nor confidence in me. Esteemed fighters encounter defeat, yet they rebound, reconstruct, and enhance their capabilities. Observe the numerous instances of his own defeats followed by his resurgence,” Garcia remarked.
Ryan’s juxtaposition of his own trajectory with that of the former six-division world champion and 1992 Olympic gold medalist, De La Hoya, reflects a certain degree of naiveté. While De La Hoya indeed recovered from setbacks, his persona as a fighter diverged significantly from that of Kingry. Oscar epitomized a phenomenon during his prime, maintaining unwavering dedication from an early stage, a contrast to Ryan’s early indications of complacency.
Allegations of Disrespect from De La Hoya
“Oscar displays no respect towards me. I surmise he has never perceived me as a formidable fighter,” Garcia expressed.
What grounds would prompt De La Hoya to accord “respect” to Ryan? What attributes warrant such regard? His renown stems predominantly from social media presence, and contemporary fans demonstrate a proclivity for attachment predicated on a fighter’s external image rather than their in-ring performance. Garcia exemplifies the phenomenon of fans gravitating towards celebrity-esque fighters deficient in combat prowess, whose careers are sustained by encounters against underwhelming opposition.
Ryan lacks the capacity to overcome proficient adversaries at 147 pounds. His triumph over Devin Haney owed more to fortune than skill. He would have succumbed had Devin employed a boxing strategy, and he will likely forfeit the rematch. That episode represented Garcia’s fleeting moment of glory. He has since reverted to the status of the middling fighter he has consistently been.
“I have one remaining fight under contract with him, and thereafter, I intend to move forward,” Garcia stated concerning his impending contract expiration with Golden Boy.
De La Hoya ought to secure for Ryan the most advantageous fight attainable during his concluding engagement with the company. Irrespective of the opponent, Ryan will likely lose, precipitating a further decline in his marketability. Any entity contemplating signing Garcia should proceed with circumspection, recognizing the necessity of shielding him from potential defeats.
Garcia’s Declared Prominence
“I wield star power unparalleled by others, and I am poised for a triumphant return fueled by vengeance. I am an accomplished fighter capable of resilience,” Ryan proclaimed.
Whom is Kingry attempting to deceive? His “star power” is confined to realms beyond the ring and is transient in nature. He lacks sustained appeal unless bolstered by a promoter who strategically arranges matches against inferior opponents. Should he secure a rematch with Rolly, he will likely endure an even more pronounced defeat than previously.
