"Oscar De La Hoya Yet to Greenlight Ryan Garcia Exhibition Bout"
After a lively press conference in Los Angeles hyping up Ryan Garcia's upcoming exhibition match, the drama continued offstage. Garcia's promoter, the iconic Oscar De La Hoya, made it clear on Twitter that permission was key for the fight to proceed smoothly. De La Hoya declared, “Golden Boy Promotions holds the reins when it comes to Ryan Garcia's fights.” The event organizers had agreed in writing that Golden Boy's approval was a must, setting the stage for a standoff.
With a vague tweet, De La Hoya left everyone guessing about the specifics of Golden Boy Promotions' demands to greenlight the event. Garcia, no stranger to controversy, had faced suspension earlier in the year due to a failed drug test. Despite being sidelined until 2025, Garcia was eager to step back into the ring for an exhibition match against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo on December 30. The event, backed by RIZIN and Fanmio, promised to be a must-watch spectacle in the world of combat sports.
Anpo, known for his skills in kickboxing and recent exhibition with Manny Pacquiao, was set to clash with Garcia in a matchup with a weight limit of 153 pounds and an exciting format of eight two-minute rounds. The anticipation was building for what could be an electrifying showdown between two formidable fighters from different disciplines.
David Greisman, a seasoned boxing journalist with a passion for the sport, shared his insights on the unfolding saga on Twitter and through his podcast. As the boxing world held its breath, waiting for the next twist in the tale, the stage was set for Garcia and Anpo to potentially make history in the ring.
