Oscar De La Hoya revealed that Ryan Garcia was deliberately engaging in provocative behavior to stir up attention during the promotion for his upcoming fight against WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney scheduled for April 20th on DAZN PPV. It’s part of Ryan’s calculated approach at garnering interest. De La Hoya advised Ryan to be prepared for the upcoming challenge.
Thinking outside the box when inspiration is lacking
Ryan’s intention to provoke the public has been evident since his press conference in New York on February 27. Prior to that, Ryan had a conventional demeanor, but his shift to a more outspoken persona began during this particular press conference. This suggests that his strategy involves creating buzz for his fight without putting in the effort to carefully plan his statements.
In essence, it’s a lazy method of promoting fights by resorting to eccentricity. We have seen a similar approach from Teofimo Lopez in the past when he promoted his fight against Josh Taylor last June. It’s a lazy tactic to avoid providing insightful comments and comes across as somewhat pitiful and unimpressive.
When in doubt, perplex with unconventional methods
One could argue that Teofimo used this strategy as a way to evade the need for thorough preparation for interviews and press conferences, as he might not be inclined to delve deep into his thoughts. A successful fight promotion requires fighters to come up with engaging dialogue for the media. Instead, Teofimo chose to project an image of being erratic.
Now, Ryan is following the same path, which appears nonsensical. If he finds it challenging to communicate effectively with the media, he should consider seeking assistance from public relations experts to strategize and assist him with formulating ideas for interviews and press conferences. Replicating Teofimo’s “madness” approach would prove to be unproductive.
Oscar De La Hoya: Feigned Enthusiasm masking Disapproval
“That’s his style, that’s how he goes about it,” De La Hoya commented. “I don’t have daily conversations with him, but judging from what I observe in the gym, he seems focused. He appears prepared and in good form,” De La Hoya remarked about Ryan Garcia tofight hub tv.
De La Hoya seems to be finding it challenging to spin Ryan’s unconventional tactics positively and portray them as beneficial. It’s becoming increasingly difficult for him.
“I vividly remember him saying to me, ‘I’m going to become the biggest troll ever.’ I’m not sure what that meant, but I think he has achieved it,” De La Hoya expressed. “I believe that’s what he’s doing. My role is solely to promote the fight and to ensure that April 20th is a success for everyone involved.”
Oscar appears to be growing weary of trying to rationalize Ryan’s actions. While he accepts them, he seems exasperated by the chaos they bring about on a regular basis.
Ryan Garcia: Embracing the Trolling Persona
“I can assure you of one thing, Ryan Garcia is more prepared than ever for this fight,” De La Hoya affirmed. “There are no restrictions related to weight cuts. It’s something to consider. Picture this. Yes, he will be in prime condition.”
De La Hoya assures the audience that Ryan is physically ready, which reinforces the idea that Ryan’s unusual behavior may be detracting from his promotional efforts.
“He casually mentioned, ‘Yeah, I’m trolling,’ and I thought, ‘Alright, I’ll focus on my responsibilities.’ I’m not sure. I don’t understand his methods. I said one thing to him: ‘Be ready. Come fully prepared. You possess all the talent to achieve greatness.’ I have faith. Go out there on April 20th and make a statement,” De La Hoya emphasized.
“He mentioned, ‘I’ll knock him out,’ alright. When he declared that to me, I believed him, so I’ll be anticipating it,” De La Hoya mentioned regarding Ryan Garcia.
