Ryan Garcia's highly anticipated fight is hanging in the balance due to negotiation hurdles with Zuffa Boxing, but Oscar De La Hoya remains optimistic.
What's the holdup?
Oscar De La Hoya, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, blames Zuffa Boxing for the delays, stating they are "always a f--- up" when working with other promotions.
De La Hoya has been at odds with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing for years, creating a heated promoter rivalry.
De La Hoya's frustrations
"Whenever Zuffa Boxing gets involved, it's always a f--- up," De La Hoya said, via Fight Hub TV on YouTube.
He believes Zuffa Boxing either doesn't know what they're doing or doesn't want to follow the rules.
Ryan Garcia's confidence
Ryan Garcia, however, appears confident that the fight with Conor Benn will happen, announcing it will take place on September 12 in Las Vegas during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
Garcia dominated Mario Barrios in February to become the WBC welterweight champion.
What comes next?
De La Hoya shut down rumors that Garcia would make his return against Vergil Ortiz Jr, stating they have different career paths.
Garcia will fight on DAZN, but it's uncertain if it will be against Conor Benn due to the ongoing negotiations with Zuffa Boxing.
Oscar De La Hoya has been intentionally vague about Garcia's upcoming fight since his win against Mario Barrios on February 27, 2022.
De La Hoya has a long history of promoting boxing events and has worked with various fighters, including Ryan Garcia.
The Golden Boy Promotions CEO is determined to make the fight happen, despite the challenges posed by Zuffa Boxing.
Dana White and Zuffa Boxing have been criticized by several promoters, including De La Hoya, for their negotiation tactics.
The boxing community is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the negotiations and the announcement of Ryan Garcia's next fight.