Fanmio platform suing boxer Ryan Garcia, promoter Golden Boy - ESPN

Ryan Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy, were sued Thursday by the entertainment platform Fanmio, which was set to broadcast a December 2024 pay-per-view featuring the boxing star in Tokyo.

Garcia announced Dec. 15 that he was forced to withdraw from the boxing exhibition vs. kickboxer Rukiya Anpo because of a wrist injury. The 26-year old is now set to fight former champion Rolly Romero in a welterweight contest May 2 in Times Square.

It will be Garcia's first bout since he was suspended one year following his April win over Devin Haney that was overturned to a no contest after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Fanmio disputes that Garcia is contractually able to fight on another show before he fulfills his obligation to the organization. Fanmio sued in U.S District Court in California for alleged fraudulent inducement, tortious interference and breach of contract (eight claims in all).

«Despite receiving payment and the promotion being well underway, Fanmio was deceived into organizing an event in which Ryan never intended to participate,» the statement read. «In addition, Golden Boy Promotions actively worked to sabotage the event.… Despite Ryan's exclusivity to the event, he is set to fight on May 2 in Times Square, disregarding his contractual obligations.»

Garcia's attorney, Guadalupe Valencia, told ESPN on Friday, «this suit has no merit whatsoever. We will respond vigorously when the time is appropriate.»

A spokeswoman for Golden Boy Promotions declined comment.

Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) remains under suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission and unable to fight in a sanctioned bout until April 20. His first with Romero, which will headline a Ring Magazine show, will