In a new development in Ryan Garcia’s career, Oscar De La Hoya, his manager and producer at   Golden Boy  , announced that plans for an exhibition fight between Garcia and Japanese fighter Rukia Anbu were uncertain. This statement has raised concerns about the future of the event scheduled for December 30, 2024.

Although Ryan Garcia was eager to return to the ring after a hiatus due to a failed drug test, previous disagreements between him and De La Hoya may have affected the progress of his comeback plans. Since the start of 2024, Garcia has had significant ups and downs in his career, starting with a big win over Devin Haney and then a fall after a doping scandal, which led to him suspending his activity for a period of time.

De La Hoya announced that the Garcia vs. Anbu fight could be postponed or canceled entirely unless it receives official approval from   Golden Boy  , the company that manages Garcia’s career. De La Hoya said in an official statement: “Golden Boy Company has the exclusive rights to all of Ryan Garcia’s fights. Therefore, the fight can only take place with our approval.”

This decision makes sense from an economic and sporting perspective. The purpose of suspending the exhibition fight is to protect Garcia from possible injuries that could hinder his return to the ring in April 2024. In addition,   Golden Boy  will not generate any revenue from the exhibition fight if he is not included in the event.

If the match organizers, including   Raizen   and   Fanmiu  , agree to cooperate with   Golden Boy  , the match can go ahead as planned. But if they refuse, the event will likely be canceled.

It seems like Ryan Garcia is still facing more challenges outside the ring than he is in it. While he’s busy preparing for his return in April, it remains to be seen if his relationship with De La Hoya will impact his career going forward.