Oscar De La Hoya has commented on Ryan Garcia’s latest announcement that he wouldn’t be having a tune up battle earlier than going through Gervonta Davis subsequent yr – and he believes the younger star is making an enormous mistake.Garcia took to social media to disclose that, regardless of robust preliminary studies on the contrary, he has opted to go straight right into a mega battle with Davis with out going through a decrease stage opponent within the interim.And his promoter De La Hoya admitted to FightHype he’s anticipating to see the perfect model of Davis when the pair meet, and that Garcia’s resolution might show to be expensive.“We noticed what Ryan posted, and we’ve to respect it, we’ve to respect his resolution. I perceive Ryan’s frustrations, and I perceive the folks’s frustration – the followers need to see Ryan vs ‘Tank,’ that’s it.”“Look, Davis goes to have a tune up battle. His instruments are going to be very sharp for when he faces Ryan Garcia in April. Ryan’s determined to bypass the tune up and go straight to ‘Tank.’ ”“I strongly really feel it’s an enormous mistake, however we simply need to want him the perfect and for him to remain in form, keep within the health club, proceed sparring, keep targeted and look forward to that large day.”Most within the boxing world anticipated ‘KingRy’ to take a heat up battle in early subsequent yr, with a bout in opposition to Merito Gesta on January 28 believed to have been agreed in precept.Relying on what date is finalised for a showdown with Davis, Garcia might probably have almost a yr’s value of ring rust to shake off by the point the 2 step into the ring. If the April 15 date goes forward, it will likely be 9 months out for the undefeated fighter.Three-weight world champion Davis has been out of motion since Might, and can face Hector Luis Garcia on January 7 in Washington.
Oscar De La Hoya Says Ryan Garcia Is Making A ‘Huge Mistake’
