Oscar De La Hoya reveals why he didn’t attend Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight: ‘I was going to be set up’

MMA Fighting • October 6, 2026 • sports

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Oscar De La Hoya chose not to attend the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight, citing concerns of being embarrassed due to tensions with Zuffa Boxing and its CEO Dana White, despite Golden Boy Promotions co-promoting the event.
De La Hoya revealed he was denied proper ringside credentials and feared being marginalized at the event, similar to how Teofimo Lopez was treated during the fight night.
He criticized the event's organization, stating that his fighters and staff were treated unprofessionally, with top fighters like Alexis Rocha and Jose Ramirez being scheduled early in the card, which he believes was intentional to minimize their exposure.
De La Hoya expressed disappointment with how the event was handled overall and indicated ongoing frustrations with Zuffa Boxing, emphasizing that his involvement in boxing is far from over.

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