By @James_theGrad – 10/29/2024 – Comments
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya is considering Ryan Garcia fighting Teofimo Lopez when he returns in 2025. De La Hoya posted on social media asking his followers for their thoughts on Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) facing Teofimo when he returns next year.
Garcia put on weight
Oscar is not saying if he wants the Garcia vs. Teofimo fight to be at 140 or 147. Since Ryan missed weight for his last fight against former WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney, he should fight at 147 or a catchweight at 150 when he returns to action. Since his last fight he has gained too much weight, and it is clear that he is not running enough to keep the kilos off.
It could be a mistake if De La Hoya is serious about matching Garcia against Teofimo (21-1, 13 KOs) in his first fight after a one-year suspension for a positive PED test. Teo is too good of a fighter for Kingry to fight after more than a year of sitting on the shelf after his victory over Devin Haney on April 20.
Ryan has gained weight around his midsection in the six months he’s been out of the ring, and the fat can be seen around his face and upper body. Losing all that weight might take something out of him.
We all saw how Ryan gassed in the championship rounds against Haney, and was only able to fight hard during the spurts. That’s why Haney was able to win rounds to make it a close fight at the end. Ryan’s resistance failed. It will be worse for Ryan, 26, if he loses against Teofimo, because he can punch, move and has a good chin.
Tuneup needed for Garcia
Ideally, Ryan needs to get one or two tuneups before facing Teofimo in 2025. Going straight into that fight after a 12-18 month layoff would be foolish. He might, but not if he gassed after seven rounds, like in the Haney fight.
We all can’t wait @RyanGarcia come back. What do you think @TeofimoLopez ?
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) October 29, 2024
Last updated on 10/29/2024
