In a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Ryan Garcia expressed his eagerness to challenge UFC’s reigning bantamweight champion, , in MMA rather than boxing. Despite Garcia’s impressive record of 24-1 (20 KOs) in boxing, he believes he has what it takes to step into O’Malley’s domain and emerge victorious.
Confident in his abilities, Garcia boldly stated, “I’ll beat his ass in MMA guaranteed.” He emphasized his natural wrestling skills and conditioning, asserting that he possesses the tools to succeed in the octagon.
While Ryan Garcia and O’Malley have engaged in public discussions about a potential boxing match, O’Malley also has an important MMA fight coming up. He is set to defend his title against Marlon Vera in a rematch at UFC 299.
Acknowledging the success of MMA stars transitioning to boxing, Garcia believes he is qualified to make a similar crossover. Expressing his determination, Garcia stated, “I will destroy Sean O’Malley. In the UFC.”
Garcia claims to have already initiated discussions for the matchup, reaching out to UFC CEO Dana White and expressing his willingness to compete in the UFC after his upcoming boxing bout against Devin Haney.
Despite being only 25 years old, Garcia has garnered significant attention in the boxing world, boasting a massive social media following and an impressive professional record. Meanwhile, O’Malley has also risen to fame in the UFC, capturing the bantamweight title last August.
While acknowledging O’Malley’s talent, Garcia remains undeterred in his pursuit of a matchup under MMA rules. He is even open to training with MMA legends like Conor McGregor to prepare for the fight.
With his sights set on the octagon, Garcia is eager to prove himself in a new arena and secure victory against O’Malley.
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