Dana White denies preventing Oscar De La Hoya from attending Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn event
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Dana White clarified that Oscar De La Hoya was not expected to attend Ryan Garcia's fight at T-Mobile Arena, despite rumors, and denied any disrespect towards the boxing legend despite their ongoing feud.
- De La Hoya was reportedly denied a credential for the event, but White stated that Golden Boy Promotions had no involvement in his absence.
- Ryan Garcia expressed disappointment that De La Hoya did not attend or walk out with him, calling it a missed iconic moment, but remained focused on his performance.
- Garcia secured a decisive victory over Conor Benn to retain the WBC welterweight title, while Jai Opetaia also successfully defended his Zuffa cruiserweight belt.
- Dana White addressed challenges around title fights and collaborations with boxing organizations, emphasizing a fighter-first approach and acknowledging the complexities involved in navigating boxing politics.
