By: Sean Crose
Ryan Garcia is probably not having a deliberate exhibition bout with Rukiya Anpo, though the battle was simply introduced. Certainly, a press convention was held in the present day in Los Angeles by RIZIN, which is among the entities organizing the exhibition. Golden Boy honcho, Oscar De La Hoya, nonetheless, was fast to weigh in on the matter. “Golden Boy Promotions has unique rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights,” De La Hoya acknowledged on social media. “The organizers of this occasion have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is required for this occasion to happen. As no such sign-off has been given, as of in the present day there is no such thing as a occasion with Ryan Garcia.”
In the meanwhile, it’s unsure whether or not the December thirtieth occasion will go down or not. Garcia posted a face palm emoji on X (previously Twitter), possible in response to the announcement from Golden Boy. The connection between Garcia and Golden Boy has ceaselessly been shaky. The collection of occasions that went down on Tuesday showcased that the connection is probably going shaky proper now. With a one yr suspension from the New York State Athletic Fee nonetheless retaining Garcia from combating within the professional ranks, a excessive profile exhibition is sensible. But now it appears Golden Boy has slammed on the brakes in the interim.
Anpo, a retired kickboxing champion, little question has a profession excessive payday in his future ought to the exhibition in opposition to Garcia come to fruition. A champion in his personal proper throughout his profession, Anpo entered in the present day’s press convention in heel mode, calling out Garcia for his controversial repute. “Everyone knows Ryan Garcia’s points,” he claimed, “lacking weight, alcohol.” He then took to crumpling up a bit of paper he was studying from and tossing it at Garcia.
“It’s waking me up,” Garcia acknowledged afterward. “I simply form of seemed to this like, it’s going to be a bit exhibition, I’m going to benefit from the trip, benefit from the festivities in Japan, it’s New 12 months’s, however now it’s form of waking the dragon up.” Issues had clearly moved on from being lighthearted. “It’s making me a bit excited to place a whooping on this dude,” Garcia continued. “I’m trying to knock him out now. Earlier than, I believed it was going to be a soothing, household occasion. It’s not anymore.”
Garcia definitely is aware of the best way to lay a beating on an opponent. Whether or not he’ll now have the chance to take action in opposition to Anpo stays to be seen.
