Oscar De La Hoya, the legendary boxing promoter and former world champion, recently stirred up the boxing world by touting the potential fight between Golden Boy Promotions’ standout fighters, Ryan Garcia and Vergil Ortiz Jr., as a mega fight. De La Hoya stated in no uncertain terms that if the two were to step into the ring, it would become an event that boxing fans around the globe wouldn’t want to miss.
“This could truly be a MEGA fight! It’s something that can be made,” De La Hoya was quoted as saying. His enthusiasm seems justified given the captivating track records of both these young fighters. Garcia, with his perfect 21-0 record, and Ortiz, with his impressive 17-0, are both undefeated and boast some outstanding victories. They have shown incredible promise and have projected themselves as the future of boxing.
Garcia, a lightweight phenomenon, is known for his extraordinary speed, power and dynamic boxing style, which has won him not only matches but also millions of fans worldwide. Touted to be a future pound-for-pound king, Garcia’s quick and explosive knockouts have endeared him to the fans.
Adding fuel to this potential fire is Welterweight stand-out Vergil Ortiz Jr., an exceptional boxer who packs a power punch. Ortiz has a 100% knockout ratio in all of his wins, showing evidence of his brutal power. His technical skills, combined with his knockout power, make him one of the most feared fighters in his division.
This De La Hoya-endorsed match-up would not just be an exciting boxing spectacle; it would represent a clash of styles. Garcia’s love for quick finishes versus Ortiz’s grind-it-out approach would promise a nail-biter of a contest. Much like the boxing world, even fans are now waiting to see whether this mega fight comes into fruition.
However, if this fight happens, one of them will inevitably come away with the first loss of their career. Both these undefeated warriors, perched on the verges of their defining era, might be stepping into the unchartered territory of their boxing journey, staking their clean slate for the sake of the sport they love.
Moreover, making such a fight between two top-tier athletes managed by the same promotional company is not an easy task. There will be numerous factors to consider, including the financial aspects, timing, location, and most importantly, the willingness of both the fighters.
Despite these challenges, De La Hoya’s understated optimism has given fans a beacon of hope – a light at the end of the tunnel, perhaps. And while this mega fight is still in De La Hoya’s thoughts, it’s definitely a match-up the world of boxing would be eager to see – a stormy battle between two boxing prodigies who are yet to taste defeat. It would undoubtedly be a match worth waiting for, and perhaps even a historic bookmark in the annals of boxing, similar to fights like Ali vs Foreman, or more recently, Mayweather vs Pacquiao.
Without a doubt, when boxing tycoons like De La Hoya start hinting at mega fights like Garcia vs Ortiz, it’s not just speculation. It merely adds to the anticipation and the ever-growing lure these fantasies hold for boxing enthusiasts across the world. For now, one can only hope this mega fight becomes a reality sooner rather than later.
