Oscar de la Hoya Criticized for Absence at Ryan Garcia’s Post-Fight Presser After Gervonta Davis Loss

Boxing is a sport where ferocious competitiveness coexists with a culture of support and loyalty. A fighter brings not only their own reputation into the ring but also that of their promoter. There were numerous questions raised when Ryan Garcia attended his post-fight press conference without his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya. Boxing fans and even past fighters, like Jamel Herring, flocked to Twitter to express their disapproval of this omission.

Herring’s tweet sparked a discussion about the importance of promoters’ support for their fighters, especially in their moments of defeat. The absence of De La Hoya from Garcia’s post-fight presser after his loss to Gervonta Davis not only left many wondering but also raised questions about the relationship between the fighter and his promoter.

Jamel Herring’s criticism of De La Hoya

The boxing world was eagerly awaiting the match between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis. On April 22, 2023, fans from all around the world excitedly anticipated the pay-per-view match between the competitors.

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Ryan Garcia was unfortunate because the evening did not turn out well. With a powerful body shot in the seventh round, Davis defeated him. However, the events that followed the altercation have generated some debate.

At the post-fight press conference, Ryan Garcia appeared without his promoter Oscar De La Hoya, whose Golden Boy Promotions is signed with Garcia. This did not go unnoticed by former boxer Jamel Herring, who took to Twitter to criticize De La Hoya’s absence. Herring posted a photo of the press conference without De La Hoya and wrote, “Oscar, get out there with your fighter and show love, at least say a few words. He went out there represented your brand… c’mon.”