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Oscar De La Hoya claims British boxing is second class after Garcia win

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya claims British boxing is second class after Garcia win
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Oscar De La Hoya criticized British boxing as "second class" compared to U.S. boxing after Ryan Garcia's stoppage victory over Conor Benn on September 12. De La Hoya expressed respect for the sport's popularity in the UK but argued that British fighters lack the necessary development to compete against top American talent. Following Garcia's win, which marked Benn's first career stoppage defeat, the topic of British boxing's competitiveness has reignited debate among fans and analysts. Garcia, now 26-2, has expressed interest in unification fights as he moves forward in his career.

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  • •De La Hoya made remarks on The Ariel Helwani Show.
  • •Garcia stopped Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena.
  • •Benn suffered his first stoppage defeat in 27 fights.
  • •Debate over British boxer development has resumed.
  • •Garcia hopes for a unification fight with Teofimo Lopez.
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  • 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Oscar De La Hoya Sparks Fresh Boxing Tension With “Second Class” Claim After Ryan Garcia Win
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