Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya says he would rather Ryan Garcia forget his rematch with Devin Haney and wants him to fight WBO light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez instead.
With Ryan's charisma and large social media following, a clash between him and Teofimo (21-1, 13 KOs) will bring in a lot of pay-per-view buys on DAZN.
No need to rematch
It would be a match that would attract fans all over the world because Teofimo is still viewed as an undefeated fighter in many people's eyes as his loss to George Kambosos Jr. was a narrow loss that could have gone either way. That was when Teo was sick and injured.
Turki Al-Sheikh He is reportedly negotiating a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. It still doesn't sit well with De La Hoya, who sees Devin already being conquered by Garcia in a one-sided 12-rounder for the Bay Area native.
Hani must return to the line because his chance against Kingery has completely failed. All the crying that Haney has done since then about Ryan's failed test seems bad, and shows that he can't admit that he was beaten up. You have to bet that if the rematch happens, Haney will use Ryan's failed PED test as his marketing strategy for the duration of the promotion.
Image concerns
It would be a huge negative for Ryan's career to have Devin and his father Bill remind fans that he tested positive for Ostarine in every interview. Even if Ryan wins again, his image will forever be tarnished solely by the Haney family's constant bad-mouthing.
There could be problems if Haney tries to convince Ryan to approve VADA against his wishes. He feels suspicious of Devin and his hard-pressing father, Bill Haney.
De La Hoya sees no point in Kingery fighting an undefeated opponent, Haney, whom he beat soundly last year on April 20. Turning it on again for no real reason other than money is not good enough. Garcia (24-1, 20 KO) can do a lot.
Golden Boy Plan
“I personally don't see the need for it. Ryan destroyed him, and that's the point,” Oscar De La Hoya said. Combat Center TV He said he does not see a need for a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. “We have to fight the best fights we can.
“There are fighters out there that we can match Ryan with anyone and put on a great event. If (Kingery and Teofimo) are the best right now, and that's what people want to see, then we have to go for it,” De La Hoya said.
A fight between Ryan and Teo would sell and interest fans. However, Haney is not a PPV attraction, lacks charisma, and doesn't have much to say in interviews. His father, Bill Haney, excites fans with his fights. Dave had already had his chance, so he blew it.
Haney was no match in that fight, and the only reason he saw the final bell was because the referee saved him in the seventh round.
