RYAN Garcia’s anticipated ring return could possibly be over earlier than it even will get going after his promoter poured ice water over the proposal. Garcia is about to face Rukiya Anpo on December 30 in Tokyo for an end-of-year exhibition. Nonetheless, after the pair met for a feisty face off, Golden Boy Promotions tweeted out the next:
Golden Boy Promotions has unique rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights. The organizers of this occasion (Garcia vs. Anpo) have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is required for this occasion to happen. As no such sign-off has been given, as of immediately there isn’t any…
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) November 27, 2024
Garcia and Anpo met in California yesterday to additional cement the competition. Trying significantly larger than Garcia, Japanese kickboxer Anpo wasted little time getting caught into his opponent on the stage.
Anpo stood in entrance of Garcia, trying to claim his dominance, earlier than leaning in for just a little face to face, as a bemused Garcia tried to reciprocate. Ryan responded with a shadow proper hook, just for Anpo to lean in for an exaggerated push as the group lapped up the present.
Presently suspended by any significant boxing fee following a optimistic check in Brooklyn after defeating Devin Haney in a grudge match, Garcia is preserving busy till he’s allowed to return to the ring for actual.
If Anpo’s antics are something to go by, he could possibly be in for extra of a battle than anticipated. The left hook will must be locked and loaded if Anpo brings the form of warmth he supplied to Manny Pacquiao in a earlier outing.
Again on the Beverly Hills press convention, flanked by present coach Derrick James, Ryan bantered with Anpo, who had a lot to say for himself. Oscar De La Hoya additionally has a lot to say about this struggle, all of which can most likely be sorted out in time for the massive night time. Golden Boy shall be as as anyone to see what goes down and could have a powerful say over proceedings both approach.