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Ryan Garcia Faces Roadblock as Golden Boy Issues Cease-and-Desist

2026-06-23 · Ryan Garcia · Player Focus

Ryan Garcia Faces Roadblock as Golden Boy Issues Cease-and-Desist

Ryan Garcia's highly anticipated fight with Conor Benn has hit a major roadblock after Golden Boy Promotions issued a cease-and-desist order to Zuffa Boxing.

What happened?

Golden Boy Promotions claimed that Zuffa Boxing's negotiations for a September 12 fight in Las Vegas between Garcia and Benn were a breach of their exclusive promotional agreement. The agreement, which ended after Garcia's win over Mario Barrios in February, retains a multi-fight co-promotional option with Garcia's King Ryan Enterprises.

Why it matters for Ryan Garcia

This means that Zuffa Boxing cannot make a deal with Garcia's company without Golden Boy's agreement, giving them a mutual say in all of Garcia's fights. Golden Boy also claimed that their deal with Garcia ensures that sports streaming service DAZN is his broadcast platform, contradicting Zuffa's plans to stream the fight on Netflix or Paramount+.

What comes next?

DAZN has sent a separate cease-and-desist letter to Zuffa Boxing, enforcing its exclusive television rights, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. The situation has thrown the upcoming fight into uncertainty, with suggestions that an announcement was planned for Sunday during the UFC Freedom 250 card on the U.S. White House's South Lawn. Garcia's team has not commented on the situation, but it is clear that the cease-and-desist order has significant implications for his upcoming fight. The WBC welterweight champion's exclusive promotional agreement with Golden Boy has been a point of contention in recent months. As the situation continues to unfold, fans of Ryan Garcia will be eagerly awaiting news on his next move. The exact terms of the cease-and-desist order have not been disclosed, but it is clear that Golden Boy is taking a strong stance to protect its interests. With the fight scheduled for September 12, time is of the essence to resolve the issue and ensure that the highly anticipated bout goes ahead as planned.

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