De La Hoya: No Garcia-Benn update despite rumblings

Oscar De La Hoya says he has not been contacted about a potential Ryan Garcia fight with Conor Benn, despite hearing rumors. The promoter told BoxingScene that Golden Boy has the final say on any Garcia match.

“there's no update on Garcia-Benn… I'm hearing rumblings and rumors. Nobody's talked to me. We obviously have the final say because I am Ryan Garcia's promoter.”

— Oscar De La Hoya, via BoxingScene

What Oscar De La Hoya said

Garcia has been linked to several opponents since his upset win over Devin Haney in April 2024, though the result was later ruled a no-contest after a failed drug test. Benn has been calling for big-name fights while navigating his own anti-doping issues. Any Garcia bout requires Golden Boy approval under his promotional contract.

What it moves

De La Hoya's comments suggest negotiations have not reached the formal stage, despite public talk of a Garcia-Benn clash. The promoter's insistence on control could slow any deal if other parties are pushing the fight forward without his input. Garcia's next opponent remains unclear.

Source: boxingscene.com. Full Oscar De La Hoya fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.