Ryan Garcia will be desperate to get back in the ring after suffering his first career loss.
Ryan Garcia is in rebuild mode after his stoppage against Gervonta Davis and it seems his future could lie at 140lbs.
Here, DAZN looks at the options for Garcia as he tries to get back on track.
JoshTaylor
The Scottish fighter is currently the WBO super lightweight champion and has a difficult task against Teofimo Lopez in June. Victory for Taylor there will ensure he remains the best fighter at 140lbs and if Garcia wants to jump in at the deep end and go head-to-head with the very best then Taylor could be the direction he’s headed.
Teofimo Lopez
Just a few years ago it looked like Garcia and Lopez would be two names to dominate boxing, but now it looks like the two are trying to salvage their careers at the highest level. Lopez has struggled with a shock defeat to George Kambosos in recent years that has hurt his confidence. A win over Taylor this summer will put him back at the top and then he could be a fighter who appeals to Garcia massively.
Regis Prograis
After the narrow loss to Taylor in 2019, Regis Prograis was on a mission to prove himself as the world’s top super lightweight fighter. Prograis is excited for a big fight and if a fight with Garcia could take place it would be the ideal fight for any man to show who has responded better to his setbacks.
Sandor Martin
Perhaps a safer option for Garcia to rebuild is a test against Spaniard Sandor Martin. In 2021, Martin caused a massive shock when he defeated Mikey Garcia. The following year, Martin pressed Lopez close, and he could be seen as an ideal candidate to give Garcia a much-needed confidence boost and secure a solid win.