Banned boxer Ryan Garcia says he is fighting in an exhibition bout in Japan in December, but his promoter says otherwise.

By: Sean Crose Ryan Garcia may not be having a planned exhibition bout with Rukiya Anpo, although the fight was just announced. Indeed, a press conference

Victorville's Ryan Garcia, serving a one-year ban from boxing, will square off with a former kickboxing champion in an exhibition match in Japan on Dec. 30.

Oscar De La Hoya posted a statement on social media, saying that Ryan Garcia's scheduled eight-round exhibition on December 30th against Japanese kickboxer

Not long after a press conference for Ryan Garcia’s scheduled exhibition bout concluded in Los Angeles, Garcia’s promoter declared that Garcia’s match with Rukiya Anpo cannot happen without permission.

Ryan Garcia plans to face Rukiya Anpo in a RIZIN exhibition boxing match, but Golden Boy says they have not given approval.

RYAN Garcia’s anticipated ring return could be over before it even gets going after his promoter poured ice water over the proposal. Garcia is set to face Rukiya Anpo on Decembe

"Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights. The organizers of this event (Garcia vs. Anpo) have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur. As no such sign-off has been given, as of today there is no event with Ryan Garcia."