‘Let’s make it’: Oscar De La Hoya open to Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn fight
Oscar De La Hoya say he has no problem if Conor Benn wants to face Ryan Garcia next.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya speaks during a press conference ahead of the fight between Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez and David Benavidez at Park MGM on February 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya caught up with Fight Hype and gave his reaction to the announcement of Xander Xayas vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis with Zayas effectively taking what otherwise would’ve been the place of Vergil Ortiz , Conor Benn ’s most recent performance and more. Check out some of what he had to say below.
De La Hoya on Zayas vs Boots “Stylistically, I think it’s a great matchup. I think Boots is very, very talented. He’s in his prime, obviously.
He’s facing a guy that knows how to use his distance and throws hard punches, combinations, has the will to win. This is going to be a great fight. I don’t know who’s going to win, tough call, but you might have to give the edge to Boots just because he’s on a roll with his past opponents.
Stylistically I would have to give a little edge [to Boots] but I do love Xander. ” On how he feels about Zayas fighting Boots when it could’ve been Vergil Ortiz “It’s sad that it had to happen this way and I blame everything on Rick Mirigian, the manager. It’s just sad because now Vergil’s going to be sidelined while all these champions are going to be facing each other…Ortiz is going to be left in the dust, and I called it.