By: Sean Crose
Ryan Garcia might not be having a deliberate exhibition bout with Rukiya Anpo, though the struggle was simply introduced. Certainly, a press convention was held in the present day in Los Angeles by RIZIN, which is likely one of 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 said 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 isn’t a occasion with Ryan Garcia.”
In the intervening time, 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), seemingly in response to the announcement from Golden Boy. The connection between Garcia and Golden Boy has often been shaky. The sequence of occasions that went down on Tuesday showcased that the connection is probably going shaky proper now. With a one 12 months suspension from the New York State Athletic Fee nonetheless holding Garcia from combating within the professional ranks, a excessive profile exhibition is smart. But now it appears Golden Boy has slammed on the brakes in the intervening time.
Anpo, a retired kickboxing champion, little doubt has a profession excessive payday in his future ought to the exhibition towards 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 status. “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 said afterward. “I simply sort of regarded to this like, it’s going to be a bit of exhibition, I’m going to benefit from the journey, benefit from the festivities in Japan, it’s New 12 months’s, however now it’s sort of waking the dragon up.” Issues had clearly moved on from being lighthearted. “It’s making me a bit of excited to place a whooping on this dude,” Garcia continued. “I’m seeking to knock him out now. Earlier than, I assumed it was going to be a soothing, household occasion. It’s not anymore.”
Garcia actually is aware of find out how to lay a beating on an opponent. Whether or not he’ll now have the chance to take action towards Anpo stays to be seen.
