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

Regardless of shedding to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in entrance of the world, Ryan Garcia will nonetheless develop into a boxing celebrity, in accordance 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’ve to commend Ryan for taking this powerful problem after his defeat,” ODLH stated.

“[Duarte] is coming off 11-straight knockout wins. I imply, that tells you numerous about him, however it additionally tells you numerous 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 accordance 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 stated. “I can see Ryan Garcia being a celebrity.”

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

“I simply gotta be careful for his aggression, his energy. He is hungry,” Garcia stated. “Dealing with a man like me, they’re at all times gonna deliver their A-game.”