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Ryan Garcia to Leave Golden Boy After Contract Dispute With De La Hoya

He blames what he calls a lowball contract offer for his planned exit

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Overview

  • Garcia declared his intention to depart Golden Boy Promotions once his contract expires after his upcoming fight
  • The boxer accused Oscar De La Hoya of presenting him with “the worst offer you can ever imagine” following his upset loss to Rolando “Rolly” Romero
  • He said De La Hoya attempted to hand his desired rematch with Romero to Raul Curiel, calling that move “a slap in the face”
  • De La Hoya publicly dismissed a Romero rematch as dull and has floated high-profile alternatives like Teofimo Lopez, contingent on Garcia’s recovery
  • A leaked phone call captured Garcia demanding a $20 million purse for his next bout, highlighting the growing divide