Oscar De La Hoya doesn't believe Ryan Garcia will chase a rematch with Devin Haney when he makes his in-ring return next year.
Garcia is expected back in action in the first half of 2025 following a lengthy spell away from the sport after his highly publicised fight with Haney earlier this year.
Garcia dropped Haney three times before winning on the scorecards, but the result was later changed to a ‘No Contest’ after it was revealed that Garcia failed a drug test.
The pair have continued to bicker since the fight ended and it appeared that a second fight was the obvious choice.
De La Hoya, the promoter of Garcia, has now spoken about who Garcia wants when he eventually steps back into boxing.
Teofimo Lopez, the recognised number one at 140lbs, is a major target for Garcia, and that’s who De La Hoya believes his man will go after.
“We haven’t talked about anybody. Zero, whatsoever. Look, Ryan right now is amazing. He’s in the gym. He’s looking good. He can’t wait for his return in April. April will be here right around the corner,” De La Hoya when speaking to Fight Hub TV.
“Ryan wants Teo. He wants to fight the very best and challenge himself. We can’t wait. Ryan Garcia is back in April. I can’t wait. Oh my gosh, it’s going to be good.”
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