Ryan Garcia Defeats Oscar Duarte, Doubts Remain About His Elite Competitiveness

Despite a challenging fight and ongoing promotional issues, Garcia remains committed to becoming a world champion.

Ryan Garcia, in his first fight since an April TKO loss to Gervonta Davis, defeated Oscar Duarte with a knockout in the eighth round.
Garcia's performance was uneven and he was seen as struggling against Duarte's aggressive tactics, raising questions about his ability to compete with the elite at 140 pounds.
Garcia's next potential opponent could be Rolando 'Rolly' Romero, which would present Garcia with his first crack at a world title.
Garcia's fight with Duarte was his first with ESPN's 2022 Trainer of the Year, Derrick James, who replaced Joe Goossen following the loss to Davis.
Despite ongoing promotional differences with Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia remains committed to becoming a world champion and is considered one of the biggest stars in the sport.