Oscar De La Hoya Doubts Ryan Garcia’s Zuffa Move

“He was very complimentary, and I’m glad that it turned out great for him because it’s Ryan’s career that’s on the line. But no, I don’t think he’ll go with Zuffa. I don’t think that’s a good fit for him,” De La Hoya told The Ariel Helwani Show.

Asked to explain, Oscar attacked Dana White’s handling of boxing press conferences and questioned his authority within the operation. He didn’t identify specific contractual or financial reasons that would make Zuffa unsuitable for Ryan.

That leaves his viewpoint looking more like a promoter defending his position than evidence of where Ryan intends to sign. Ryan’s positive experience gives Zuffa something to build on if it pursues him. Oscar’s criticism doesn’t erase that impression.