By @James_theGrad – 10/29/2024 – Feedback
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya is contemplating Ryan Garcia preventing 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) dealing with Teofimo when he returns subsequent yr.
Garcia Has Placed on Weight
Oscar doesn’t say whether or not he desires the Garcia vs. Teofimo battle to be at 140 or 147. On condition that Ryan missed weight for his final battle towards former WBC gentle welterweight champion Devin Haney, he ought to battle at 147 or a catchweight at 150 when he returns to motion. He’s placed on an excessive amount of weight since his final battle, and it’s clear that he’s not doing sufficient working to maintain the kilos off.
It may very well be a mistake if De La Hoya is critical about matching Garcia towards Teofimo (21-1, 13 KOs) in his first battle after a year-long suspension for a constructive 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 will 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 towards Haney, and was solely capable of battle arduous throughout spurts. That’s why Haney was capable of win rounds to make it an in depth battle in the long run. Ryan’s stamina failed him. It’s going to be worse for Ryan, 26, if he fades towards Teofimo, as a result of he can punch, transfer and has a superb chin.
Tuneup Wanted for Garcia
Ideally, Ryan must take one or two tuneups earlier than dealing with Teofimo in 2025. Going straight into that battle after a 12-18 month layoff can be silly. He would possibly, however not if he gasses out after seven rounds, like within the Haney battle.
All of us can’t anticipate @RyanGarcia comeback. What do you suppose @TeofimoLopez ?
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) October 29, 2024
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