De La Hoya and Holly Sonders Discuss the Pioneering Ryan Garcia Fight, Steering Clear of Politics
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Get ready for an exhilarating night in the heart of New York City as boxing sensation Ryan Garcia squares off against Rolando "Rolly" Romero in Times Square. Before the bell rings, our platform chatted with Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia's promoter, and his girlfriend, Holly Sonders, a crowd favorite from our Culture department.
Talking about the event, De La Hoya couldn't help but shower praise on Sonders' captivating fashion choice. "Let me start by saying, Holly's dress - it's jaw-dropping. Skintight, absolutely stunning. I'm with the sexiest woman in the world. You gotta check this out. It took my breath away."
Thanks to Sonders, early pay-per-view buys for the event have skyrocketed.
As for the fight itself, Sonders called it a "game-changer." She added, "It's one-of-a-kind. It's never happened before [in Times Square]. I don't think it'll ever happen again. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for boxing."
Sonders further outlined the glamorous atmosphere to expect, with VIP and celebrity seating ringside, and the entire square adorned with lit-up screens reminiscent of New Year's Eve. De La Hoya agreed, expressing excitement about the old-school glamour being revived.
According to De La Hoya, a Garcia win could catapult him into stardom. "He's on the brink," De La Hoya stated. "We know how to build champions, but we also know how to build stars like Canelo and Floyd Mayweather, whom we promoted for 16 of his fights."
The fight will be presented by Ring Magazine, now under the ownership of His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, a Saudi Arabian adviser at the Royal Court and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. Al-Sheikh has become a transformative force in boxing, driving the creation of high-profile events across the globe.
Some critics view Al-Sheikh's influence as detrimental to the sport, but De La Hoya disagrees. "Over the years, boxing has been stagnant. We didn't have many stars. We didn't generate big, mega fights. Turki changed that by altering the landscape of what boxing means. He's making the big fights happen with us in unique locations, like Times Square. We're even looking into hosting an event at Alcatraz Island," De La Hoya shared.
Although Al-Sheikh's impact is evident in the sport, De La Hoya voiced no plans to involve politicians in future Golden Boy events. "I've kept politics at bay," he said, contrasting himself with UFC's Dana White. "Boxing is a sport for the people, and it's meant for those in power. There's no need for politics. I've learned that."
As per FanDuel SportsBook, Garcia is a heavy favorite at -1200 over Romero. De La Hoya predicts a Garcia win via a devastating knockout. However, he acknowledges that Garcia's extended layoff may have impacted his form. "Fans should watch for that. Keep in mind, Garcia has been out for a year. He's receiving plenty of criticism. New Yorkers remember the controversy surrounding his victory over Devin Haney last year [Garcia's win was later changed to a 'no contest' after a positive drug test]. He's embracing the villain role."
A heartfelt thank you to our readers from Sonders for their unwavering support, which helped propel her to prominence early in her career. "You, Clay [Travis], and Joe [Kinsey] are the best. The our website readers have been incredible to me," Sonders expressed. De La Hoya chimed in, still brimming with enthusiasm about Sonders' dress.
All photos courtesy of Holly Sonders.
- Holly Sonders' fashion choice, a skintight, jaw-dropping dress, has contributed to a surge in early pay-per-view buys for the upcoming Garcia vs. Romero fight.
- Manny Pacquiao, an old-school boxing legend, might be enhancing the glamour of the event as De La Hoya expressed excitement about the possibility of his presence.
- Sonders, agreeing with De La Hoya, suggested that the unique atmosphere of the fight amplified by VIP and celebrity seating, lit-up screens, and the location in Times Square, would make it a bet not to miss.
