Golden Boy Promotions Alleges Interference in Ryan Garcia's Fight Plans Golden Boy Promotions has issued a cease and desist letter to Zuffa Boxing and TKO Group, accusing them of interfering with its fighter, WBC champion Ryan Garcia. The letter, obtained by ESPN, claims Zuffa Boxing has been collaborating with Garcia to arrange a fight against Conor Benn without Golden Boy’s consent. The proposed bout, scheduled for September 12, 2026, is alleged to be promoted by Zuffa and broadcast on Paramount+, which Golden Boy and DAZN claim violates their contractual rights. The letter asserts that Golden Boy has not approved or agreed to the terms of the fight and has not been involved in any negotiations. It emphasizes that Garcia’s promotional company, King Ryan Enterprises, cannot finalize agreements without Golden Boy’s consent. Additionally, all of Garcia’s professional boxing matches must be broadcast on DAZN, per the terms of his contract. The letter states that the proposed fight would directly breach Garcia’s obligations to DAZN and Golden Boy’s co-promotional rights. Garcia has been actively seeking a matchup with Benn, a fighter under Zuffa Boxing. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Garcia announced the fight would take place in Las Vegas on September 12. Dana White, founder of Zuffa Boxing, had previously hinted at major announcements, suggesting the Garcia-Benn fight might be among them. However, sources told ESPN that no formal contract was signed at the time of the Fallon appearance, and discussions about the fight had not yet occurred. Golden Boy chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya reiterated the company’s stance in a statement to ESPN.#conor_benn #zuffa_boxing #golden_boy_promotions #tko_group #ryan_garcia
