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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Ryan Garcia Injured: What Happened And How Long Will He Be Out?
Ryan Garcia reportedly suffered a hand injury ahead of his unanimous-decision loss to Rolly Romero on May 2 in New York. According to the Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Garcia has already undergone surgery and will not be able to train for six weeks. Garcia's absence from training puts his planned fall return in question. Romero dropped Garcia and coasted to an uneventful but clear victory. Garcia was widely criticized for a lack of activity in the fight, but while he offered no excuses for his performance at the time, the hand injury could have played a role in his inactivity. When Garcia faced Romero, the 26-year-old hadn't fought since April 2024 when he faced rival Devin Haney. While Garcia dropped Haney three times in that fight, his win was turned into a no-contest after he tested positive for a banned substance. The positive test resulted in a one-year suspension. The fight with Romero was supposed to be the first in string of bouts against compelling competition orchestrated by boxing power broker, Turki Alalshikh. The idea was to have Garcia face Haney in a rematch in the fall–provided both won in the historic, but underwhelming Times Square show. Haney did his part in defeating Jose Ramirez–albeit in a very boring fight–but Garcia's loss has seemingly created significant doubt as to whether we'll ever see the two stars rematch. If Garcia can't train for six weeks, it stands to reason he could start a training camp in August. He'd likely want 10-12 weeks to prepare for his return. Traditionally, a fighter of Garcia's class would have an eight-week training camp. However, considering Garcia will have been unable to train for six weeks, he might need more time to get himself back into fight shape. Don't expect Garcia to hop back into the ring with a championship-level fighter upon his return. It would not be a shock to see him face a relatively unknown pro or even an influencer in his return fight. I spoke to Garcia ahead of his fight with Romero and he told me winning a title isn't necessary for him. He admits it would be nice, but he enjoys testing himself against world-class fighters and taking advantage of his opportunity to earn sizable paydays. Because of his fame, but less-than-ideal situation as a contender, it may be hard for Garcia to turn down the bag that would be attached to a fight with an influencer. I wouldn't rule out some sort of exhibition against Jake Paul. While the fight would have its share of critics, Garcia and Paul are both so polarizing that I could easily see it becoming the biggest fight of the year from a commercial and revenue standpoint. If it comes to fruition, don't be shocked. Here is a look at the upcoming boxing schedule over the next two weekends. May 31, 2025 Caleb Plant vs. Armando Reséndiz Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV June 7, 2025 Callum Simpson vs. Giovanni Zucco (European Title) Oakwell, Barnsley, UK 1:00 PM ET Fabio Wardley vs. Justis Huni Pierce O'Leary vs. Kane Dillon Danny Gilley vs. Ryan Greene Portman Road, Ipswich, UK 1:00 PM ET Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos (WBO World Lightweight Title) Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremiah Nakathila Scope Arena, Norfolk, VA 8:00 PM ET June 8, 2025 Jai Opetaia vs. Luca Squeo (The Ring Cruiserweight Title) Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Junto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida (The Ring Bantamweight Title) Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Jonathan Santillan Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan 4:00 AM ET
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
World champion boxer left unemployed aged 27 as he reveals he has been FIRED in brief statement
The two-weight world champion is eying a showdown with Jaron 'Boots' Ennis LO BLOW World champion boxer left unemployed aged 27 as he reveals he has been FIRED in brief statement TEOFIMO LOPEZ claims he has been "fired" by promoter Turki Alalshikh - just weeks after his Riyadh Season debut. The 27-year-old lightweight had looked set to sign up for a showdown with Devin Haney in August. Advertisement 3 Teofimo Lopez claims he has been fired by promoter Turki Alalshikh Credit: Getty 3 The two-weight world champion beat Arnold Barboza Jr earlier this month Credit: Getty 3 Alalshikh was ringside to watch Lopez win in New York Credit: Getty Lopez's team reportedly agreed to the bout in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. But the two-weight world champion took to social media last night to bizarrely call out Alalshikh. In one tweet, he wrote: "I just got fired, guys. "However, before things get better, bad things must happen first! #Resurrection." Advertisement READ MORE ON BOXING SHOCK AND OR Delicious Orie RETIRES aged 27 and reveals plan to take up shock new job Earlier in the evening, Lopez uploaded a snap of himself pretending to beg on the street. Holding a small dog in the picture, he held up a sign that said: "$1-a-day keeps the haters away." Boxing insider Dan Rafael claims Lopez's posts have put his fight with Haney "in jeopardy". Rafael wrote on X: "Per three sources involved, Teofimo Lopez-Devin Haney was agreed to Tuesday night, but not signed, for Aug. 16 in Riyadh at 145 pounds. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "But fight is now in jeopardy after Teofimo's tweet storm." Alalshish did not respond directly to Lopez's comments, instead cryptically writing on X: "Maturity is to realise, most things don't deserve a reaction." Teofimo Lopez ready to follow in his dad's footsteps by one day training his son... despite their 'rough' experiences Lopez holds an impressive pro record of 22-1 and recently dispatched the previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. Advertisement He held onto his WBO junior welterweight championship after outworking Barboza, landing 127 of 574 punches. The Times Square judges gave Lopez a unanimous win 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110. Lopez called out undefeated unified welterweight champion Jaron 'Boots' Ennis after the win. He said: "You know me guys, I go after the tough challenges. Advertisement "I want to see Boots. I'm Dora the Explorer and I'm looking for Boots."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
World champion boxer left unemployed aged 27 as he reveals he has been FIRED in brief statement
TEOFIMO LOPEZ claims he has been "fired" by promoter Turki Alalshikh - just weeks after his Riyadh Season debut. The 27-year-old lightweight had looked set to sign up for a showdown with Devin Haney in August. 3 3 3 Lopez 's team reportedly agreed to the bout in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. But the two-weight world champion took to social media last night to bizarrely call out Alalshikh. In one tweet, he wrote: "I just got fired, guys. "However, before things get better, bad things must happen first! #Resurrection." Earlier in the evening, Lopez uploaded a snap of himself pretending to beg on the street. Holding a small dog in the picture, he held up a sign that said: "$1-a-day keeps the haters away." Boxing insider Dan Rafael claims Lopez's posts have put his fight with Haney "in jeopardy". Rafael wrote on X: "Per three sources involved, Teofimo Lopez-Devin Haney was agreed to Tuesday night, but not signed, for Aug. 16 in Riyadh at 145 pounds. "But fight is now in jeopardy after Teofimo's tweet storm." Alalshish did not respond directly to Lopez's comments, instead cryptically writing on X: "Maturity is to realise, most things don't deserve a reaction." Teofimo Lopez ready to follow in his dad's footsteps by one day training his son... despite their 'rough' experiences Lopez holds an impressive pro record of 22-1 and recently dispatched the previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. He held onto his WBO junior welterweight championship after outworking Barboza, landing 127 of 574 punches. The Times Square judges gave Lopez a unanimous win 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110. Lopez called out undefeated unified welterweight champion Jaron 'Boots' Ennis after the win. He said: "You know me guys, I go after the tough challenges. "I want to see Boots. I'm Dora the Explorer and I'm looking for Boots."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
World champion boxer left unemployed aged 27 as he reveals he has been FIRED in brief statement
TEOFIMO LOPEZ claims he has been "fired" by promoter Turki Alalshikh - just weeks after his Riyadh Season debut. The 27-year-old lightweight had looked set to sign up for a showdown with Advertisement 3 Teofimo Lopez claims he has been fired by promoter Turki Alalshikh Credit: Getty 3 The two-weight world champion beat Arnold Barboza Jr earlier this month Credit: Getty 3 Alalshikh was ringside to watch Lopez win in New York Credit: Getty But the two-weight world champion took to social media last night to bizarrely call out Alalshikh. In one tweet, he wrote: "I just got fired, guys. "However, before things get better, bad things must happen first! #Resurrection." Advertisement READ MORE ON BOXING Earlier in the evening, Lopez uploaded a snap of himself pretending to beg on the street. Holding a small dog in the picture, he held up a sign that said: "$1-a-day keeps the haters away." Boxing insider Dan Rafael claims Lopez's posts have put his fight with Haney "in jeopardy". Rafael Advertisement Most read in Boxing BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "But fight is now in jeopardy after Teofimo's tweet storm." Teofimo Lopez ready to follow in his dad's footsteps by one day training his son... despite their 'rough' experiences Lopez holds an impressive pro record of 22-1 and Advertisement He held onto his WBO junior welterweight championship after outworking Barboza, landing 127 of 574 punches. The Times Square judges gave Lopez a unanimous win 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110. Lopez called out undefeated unified welterweight champion Jaron 'Boots' Ennis after the win. He said: "You know me guys, I go after the tough challenges. Advertisement "I want to see Boots. I'm Dora the Explorer and I'm looking for Boots."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Saudi boxing boss wants to buy football team but has very strict rule
Saudi Arabian chief Turki Alalshikh, who is known for his work in boxing, is eyeing up an English football club but has set out his demands which has ruled out several clubs Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is reportedly interested in buying one of two English clubs - but has ruled out going after a club in the north of the country. Saudi already have a foothold in England having bought Newcastle several year's ago via the PIF, which has allowed the Magpies to become a Champions League outfit. Now Alalshikh is looking to get involved amid reports he's held talks with Millwall. The Lions have denied that discussions were had, but former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan claims he's had talks with Alalshikh and the Championship club are indeed on his radar. Jordan has attempted to talk him out of a move for the south London outfit with Southampton, who were just relegated from the Premier League, also on his radar. The Saudi chief's remit is he wants a club in England's top two tiers, but they have to be southern-based. Jordan told talkSPORT: "No it's not talk, they are interested because they've told me. I've told him and tried to talk him out of Millwall because I don't think it's a proper football club, but that's a different discussion. "But it is Millwall, and he likes Southampton. I suggested Sheffield Wednesday to him. He doesn't want Sheffield Wednesday. He doesn't want a club in the north. He wants a club in the south. And Millwall and Southampton are the two clubs that he thinks are interesting to him." Jordan also admitted that he put the idea of buying Sheffield Wednesday to him given the unrest with the club's current ownership, but their northern location is an issue. The 43-year-old has become a prominent figure in the boxing world in recent years, brokering some of the biggest fights in the sport as the country's riches help get certain contests over the line. His role as chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority means he has varied business interests and he recently sold Spanish side Almeria with his attention now on landing a club in England. The Saints narrowly avoided becoming the worst Premier League team ever during their dire season. They do now have a new manager at the helm in Will Still. Millwall meanwhile have never graced the Premier League but were pushing for the play-offs at times this term. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
