Ryan Garcia names Jake Paul and Sean O’Malley on four-man hit list of opponents for comeback fight

Ryan Garcia has big plans for 2025 after his current suspension from professional boxing ends.

Former WBC titleholder Ryan Garcia wants a few super fights after the completion of his ongoing professional boxing ban in 2025.

Garcia, who has not fought in professional boxing since his title fight with Devin Haney last year, will return to boxing on December 30 in an exhibition fight against RIZIN's Rukiya Anpo. Anpo fought to a draw against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in a special rules fight in July.

Depending on the outcome of Garcia's upcoming fight, he could potentially opt for one more exhibition fight before his suspension expires in April. He was suspended for a year after testing positive for Ostarine following his win over Haney.

While the Haney rematch may be on the table for next year, Garcia wants to box former UFC champion Sean O'Malley and the polarizing Jake Paul as part of a four-man roster.

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Ryan Garcia wants Jake Paul and Sean O'Malley after boxing suspension ends

During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Garcia revealed 2025 plans to face Paul and O'Malley by the end of the year.

“It could be against Jake Paul, we don't know! He tried to beat up Uncle Mike, we said we'd do it one day, I kind of gave birth to his boxing career. So I'm here to put an end to it,” Garcia said. “If I were to fight Jake it would probably be at 185, I think they really think I'm probably too small. But like I said, I think skills pay the bills! If Jake fights like he fought Mike, I honestly believe I would knock him out in four to five rounds.

“Sean O'Malley, he didn't fight his best [at UFC 306]…I'm interested in it! He could be a running back, he's a big star anyway. And he looked out that night, pair fights, he wins, and we can run it.

Garcia teased that he might join the UFC during his suspension, despite having no previous MMA experience. He previously teased a clash with Paul, who defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson earlier this month.

O'Malley has discussed possible crossover fights with Garcia and boxing champion Gervonta Davis. Garcia also wants to turn things around with Davis after falling to him via TKO last year.

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Ryan Garcia faces Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney rematches

Garcia's win over Haney was overturned to a no-contest after his positive drug test. He also missed weight prior to the fight, ruling him out of winning Haney's WBC super lightweight title.

Before the Haney fight, Garcia knocked out Oscar Duarte in the eighth round last December. But he is winless in two of his last three fights, including the TKO loss to Davis.

Garcia started his professional boxing career 23-0 with wins over Javier Fortuna, Luke Campbell and Romero Duno. The 26-year-old remains one of the brightest young stars in boxing today, despite his recent transgressions.

Most importantly, Garcia is preparing for his upcoming exhibition at the RIZIN. After that, he has plenty of tempting options on the table for his long-awaited professional return to the ring.

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