Ryan Garcia will fight in April after his suspension runs out.

That is according to his father, Henry Garcia. Ryan received a year ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine after his victory against Devin Haney. The result became a no-contest, leaving Garcia devastated in what was the biggest winner of his career. There had been speculation that the pair would run things back immediately once Garcia was allowed to box from April 2025 onwards.

However, Oscar De La Hoya recently backtracked on that, stating that Garcia’s future was elsewhere. He mentioned Teofimo Lopez, the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, as a possible opponent. Meanwhile, Bernard Hopkins suggested a  ‘respectable’ tune-up before Garcia had the bigger fights. Garcia will box in an exhibition in Dubai in January against Jaber Zayani. That is a perfect way to get rid of any ring rust before he fights the biggest names. Henry has now confirmed that a deal is in place for an April return.

“Guaranteed. Ryan is coming back in April. It’s on. Him and Oscar [De La Hoya] already know. They already talked. It’s a done deal. We’re going to have a good fight right from the beginning [in April in Ryan’s first fight back]. They’re already setting things up. They’re communicating with Ryan. It’s a done deal,” Henry said