After Ryan Garcia declared his return to the 140 lbs division, boxing fans wondered about the opponent he would likely face in his comeback fight. However, Garcia soon declared he was ready to square off against Rolando Romero following the latter’s call-out in public. Meanwhile, the CEO of ‘Golden Boy Promotions’, Oscar De La Hoya announced he had four potential opponents for Garcia’s return to the ring. While the fans wondered about Garcia’s next fight, the 24-year-old himself recently disclosed the three fighters he wants to fight next.
The three individuals Garcia has talked about include a former unified lightweight champion and the current WBA super lightweight title holder. Simultaneously, Garcia spoke about the circumstances under which he could potentially fight the three boxers he has in mind. After Garcia revealed his list, several boxing fans reacted to it on Twitter.
Here’s Garcia’s list of next potential fights
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The three boxers Ryan Garcia wants to fight next are ‘Rolly’ Romero, Isaac Cruz, and Teofimo Lopez. While Garcia would have loved to lock horns with Romero, the WBA super lightweight title holder has been ordered to face a mandatory challenger in Ohara Davies. An official statement by WBA Championship Committee chairman Carlos Chavez has asked Romero to fight Davies by September 12, 2023. Hence, it is unlikely that Garcia will take on Romero for the time being. However, he intends to fight Cruz if the latter is “willing to go to 140 [lbs]” and Lopez “depending on [the] outcome“.
After Garcia disclosed his list, one user wrote, “I would be satisfied with any of them tbh 🫡”.
I would be satisfied with any of them tbh 🫡
— Anthony Calixto (@anthonycalixto) May 31, 2023
Meanwhile, another user wrote, “Isaac Cruz is a BEAST!!!”
Isaac Cruz is a BEAST!!!
— LUPASAN (@LUPASAN2) May 31, 2023
However, one fan wanted Garcia to face Devin Haney.
I want you to teach DEVINE some lessons
— BOYKA 🎖🎖 (@NFT_BOYKA) May 30, 2023
Meanwhile, another fan wrote, “Why depending on outcome? Teo is a great fight no matter what“. Garcia, who is ‘the man and the ticket seller’ in Oscar De La Hoya’s words, took notice of this comment and replied in the affirmative.
Okay well that’s true! Yeah either way!
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 30, 2023
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Meanwhile, one user questioned, “Why not fight Josh Taylor if he wins?”
Why not fight Josh Taylor if he wins?
— Canelo Lesnar (@canelolesnar) May 30, 2023
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