De La Hoya's Nostalgic Excitement Haney vs Garcia Echoes Golden Era
In the heart of the boxing world's anticipation, a clash between WBC junior welterweight champion Devin 'The Dream' Haney and Ryan Garcia has reignited the nostalgic excitement of Golden Boy Promotions' Oscar De La Hoya. Drawing parallels to his illustrious career, De La Hoya envisions this bout as a symbol of a bygone era when the best faced the best.
"I haven't been this excited for a fight in quite a while," expressed De La Hoya, reflecting on the upcoming Haney-Garcia spectacle. The 1990s and early-2000s saw De La Hoya engage in epic battles against legendary opponents like Chavez, Whitaker, Trinidad, and Mayweather. Now, he sees a similar essence in the clash between Haney and Garcia, a fight that brings back cherished memories.
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Proudly highlighting Garcia's journey, De La Hoya remarked, "Ryan fought Tank [Davis], and now is fighting Haney. This could be the start of a major career for Ryan." Emphasizing the significance of fighters taking on challenging opponents, De La Hoya hopes this bout marks the beginning of a trend, echoing the golden age where the best warriors dared to face each other.
The negotiations for the Haney-Garcia showdown were intricate, involving countless hours and days, but De La Hoya is content with the outcome. "Everyone is happy. The response from social media and from the fans has been incredible," he stated.
Despite the occasional turbulence in their relationship, De La Hoya recognizes the potential in Garcia, who is on the verge of securing his first real world title shot. "Ryan is on the verge of becoming that fighter who takes on all challengers," De La Hoya argued, citing Garcia's courage in facing formidable opponents like Tank and Duarte.
As the stage is set for a fight that resonates with the echoes of boxing's glorious past, De La Hoya has played his part in orchestrating a clash that could define a new era. Now, it's up to Ryan Garcia to seize the moment and etch his name in the annals of boxing history.
