Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya and boxer Ryan Garcia shook the boxing world. The duo got into a public verbal altercation with each other, This raised a lot of questions among the fans. However, apart from the drama the two got into, La Hoya seems to have an offer for the four-time world champion, Adrien Broner. Amidst all the ongoing rumors about his relationship with Garcia, the boxing promoter had a message for the ‘Problem.’ Notably, La Hoya recently got into an argument with British promoter Eddie Hearn, which did not sit well with the boxing world. And fans were not hesitant to call him out on the same.
Recently, La Hoya took to Twitter to give Broner a message and hinted at his interest in working with the 33-year-old soon. But, despite all that, the fans reigned in Ryan Garcia to take a dig at the promoter.
Ahead of Broner’s comeback fight on June 9th, La Hoya gave his best wishes to the former champion. And shared that he is interested in making a “mega fight” happen for Broner at 140 lbs. It seems like the Mexican-American is eager to be the initiator of a good matchup for Broner.
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However, La Hoya also made it clear that he will be busy with the fight between Jamie Munguia and Vergil Ortiz. But, as a dear friend, he made it certain that he will find the time to talk to Broner if he calls him. Well, it seems like there is another ‘mega’ opportunity in the pipeline for Broner after his comeback fight.
“Good luck @AdrienBroner have DonKing call me if you want a mega fight at 140. I’ll be busy with @jaimemunguia15 and @VergilOrtiz but I’ll make sure to answer your call. Stay blessed,” La Hoya tweeted.
Good luck @AdrienBroner have DonKing call me if you want a mega fight at 140. I’ll be busy with @jaimemunguia15 and @VergilOrtiz but I’ll make sure to answer your call. Stay blessed
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 6, 2023
But La Hoya attracted attention from the boxing world for his recent spat with lightweight Ryan Garcia. And the two took several digs at each other on social media. And to slam La Hoya for his message to Broner, the fans have reigned in Garcia.
Fans Slam Oscar De La Hoya
Someone is certain that he will be embarrassed if he was in the shoes of Ryan Garcia.
I’d be embarrassed if he was my promoter if I was Ryan.
— Mike (@ItzSimplymike) June 7, 2023
A fan has a piece of advice for La Hoya. And wants the promoter to move on from Broner.
People are still watching Broner? Move on Oscar
— David Atencio (@atencio_d24) June 6, 2023
A fan believes that a matchup between Ryan Garcia and Adrien Broner sounds interesting. And Broner can still give a good fight with the 24-year-old.
Broner vs Ryan ? Actually that sounds good and will definitely sell. Broner past his prime but Im sure he can put up a good fight vs Ryan
— KingVxga (@king_vega300) June 7, 2023
Someone from the boxing world joked about La Hoya’s message to Broner.
Odd way to say “I want to talk to you, I’m too busy but I still will but only if you call me because remember how busy I am” lol
— Tony Acosta (@TonyAcostaUS) June 6, 2023
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A fan is excited for a potential fight between Ryan Garcia and Adrien Broner.
Broner vs Ryan let's gooooo
— Kilo (@kiloramirezzz) June 7, 2023
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What do you think about Oscar De La Hoya’s offer to Broner? Let us know in the comments.
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