The relationship between Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya It is fractured since ‘King Ry’ lost against Gervonta Davis and there is even a lawsuit between both parties for breach of contract.
However, the fight between Garcia and Davis was a round deal for all. De La Hoya stated in an interview with Ariel Helwani of The MMA Hour that the Mexican-American boxer won 30 million dollars and that he has only sought Ryan’s well-being.
“Ryan made more than 30 million dollars (for the fight with Davis). I’m not doing anything wrong, I’m trying to create a legend”, said the president of Golden Boy Promotions. “Who better than me to guide his career and mold him into a fighter that people will respect?”
In addition, the ‘Golden Boy’ explained that the lawsuit has nothing to do with moneybut only wants Garcia to fulfill his contract with his promoter.
“We have a lawsuit right now, I’m not suing him for money, he’s not suing me for money.De La Hoya said. “I just want him to honor my contract. That’s all”.
Through a series of tweets, Garcia confirmed the win and revealed that the fight against ‘Tank’ generated more than 100 million dollars. In addition, the boxer from California was proud of the marketing strategy to promote the fight.
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When did the contract between De La Hoya and Ryan Garcia start?
Garcia, 24, has fought for Golden Boy Promotions since December 2016.. His first fight under the care of Óscar de la Hoya was against José Antonio Ramírez at the Forum in Los Angeles on December 17 of that year.