By @James_theGrad – 10/29/2024 – Feedback
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya is contemplating Ryan Garcia combating Teofimo Lopez when he returns in 2025. De La Hoya posted on social media asking his followers their ideas on Ryan (24-1, 20 KOs) going through Teofimo when he returns subsequent yr.
Garcia Has Placed on Weight
Oscar doesn’t say whether or not he needs the Garcia vs. Teofimo struggle to be at 140 or 147. Provided that Ryan missed weight for his final struggle in opposition to former WBC gentle welterweight champion Devin Haney, he ought to struggle at 147 or a catchweight at 150 when he returns to motion. He’s placed on an excessive amount of weight since his final struggle, and it’s clear that he’s not doing sufficient working to maintain the kilos off.
It might be a mistake if De La Hoya is critical about matching Garcia in opposition to Teofimo (21-1, 13 KOs) in his first struggle after a year-long suspension for a optimistic PED check. Teo is just too good of a fighter for Kingry to battle after greater than a yr of sitting on the shelf after his victory over Devin Haney on April twentieth.
Ryan has gained weight round his midsection within the six months he’s been out of the ring, and fats could be seen round his face and higher physique. Dropping all that weight might take one thing out of him.
All of us noticed how Ryan gassed within the championship rounds in opposition to Haney, and was solely in a position to struggle onerous throughout spurts. That’s why Haney was in a position to win rounds to make it an in depth struggle ultimately. Ryan’s stamina failed him. It’s going to be worse for Ryan, 26, if he fades in opposition to Teofimo, as a result of he can punch, transfer and has chin.
Tuneup Wanted for Garcia
Ideally, Ryan must take one or two tuneups earlier than going through Teofimo in 2025. Going straight into that struggle after a 12-18 month layoff can be silly. He may, however not if he gasses out after seven rounds, like within the Haney struggle.
All of us can’t anticipate @RyanGarcia comeback. What do you assume @TeofimoLopez ?
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) October 29, 2024
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