Dana White denies banning Oscar De La Hoya from Garcia vs. Benn
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Oscar De La Hoya was notably absent from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight and related fight week activities, despite Garcia still being signed to De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
- Veteran journalist Dan Rafael reported that De La Hoya was denied a credential by Zuffa Boxing, barring him from entering the T-Mobile Arena, but UFC president Dana White denied this claim and said he would have handled any issues with De La Hoya directly.
- Dana White acknowledged mutual dislike between himself and De La Hoya but insisted he would not disrespect him publicly or deny him entry without communication, leaving the reason for De La Hoya's absence unclear.
- Ryan Garcia expressed disappointment over De La Hoya's absence, revealing he had invited De La Hoya to walk out with him during the fight, which he believed would have been a memorable moment.
- Golden Boy Promotions, through representative Jane Murcia, responded on social media following Garcia's comments, though specific details of the statement were not disclosed.
