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