Ryan Garcia Will Bounce Back After Loss, Become ‘Superstar,’ De La Hoya Says

Despite shedding to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in entrance of the world, Ryan Garcia will nonetheless turn out to be a boxing celebrity, in line with his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, who is aware of a factor or two about dominating the game.

TMZ Sports activities spoke with the Golden Boy forward of Garcia’s return to the ring in opposition to Oscar Duarte on December 2 (streaming on DAZN) … Ryan’s first scrap for the reason that April L to Tank.

“I have to commend Ryan for taking this tough challenge after his defeat,” ODLH mentioned.

“[Duarte] is coming off 11-straight knockout wins. I mean, that tells you a lot about him, but it also tells you a lot about Ryan’s character.”

Oscar says a win over OD in December will point out the 25-year-old boxer is again on monitor … and he’ll be able to go toe-to-toe with BK’s personal, Teofimo Lopez, for a world title.

What occurs after that’s as much as Garcia, in line with Oscar … however the Corridor of Famer is optimistic Ryan’s headed locations.

“I can see Ryan Garcia opening up the Sphere in Las Vegas,” ODLH mentioned. “I can see Ryan Garcia being a superstar.”

For now, Garcia is concentrated on displaying the world he is nonetheless elite  … and he tells us he is ready for what 26-1 Duarte will convey to the ring.

“I just gotta watch out for his aggression, his power. He’s hungry,” Garcia mentioned. “Facing a guy like me, they’re always gonna bring their A-game.”