Lightweight phenom Ryan Garcia recently tested his mettle against the WBA (regular) lightweight world champion, Gervonta Davis, in a quest for lightweight glory, albeit unsuccessfully. Meanwhile, it is a known fact that Garcia’s trainer, Joe Goossen, had an instrumental role in preparing him for his fight against Davis. It has now been reported that Garcia has parted ways with Goossen after his loss.
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Mike Coppinger of ESPN, first confirmed the news and announced it on social media. However, there is no information on who his new trainer will be. Garcia had contacted Goossen prior to his boxing return on April 9, 2022. Notably, he had taken a 15-month hiatus to focus on his mental well-being. The trio then went on to work together for three fights, including Garcia’s fights with Javier Fortuna and Emmanuel Tagoe.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMER 02: Ryan Garcia poses after defeating Romero Duno in a lightweight fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garcia won with a first-round TKO. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Goossen, on the other hand, had previously detailed his experience working with Garcia. He said, “Like I say and I’ll say it again because it’s true. You don’t necessarily train Ryan Garcia, people can take that negatively. You do train him. But, on the other hand, you have to collaborate with him, because he’s got his ideas and his thoughts.” He also mentioned that Garcia had the mindset of a coach.
Fans react to Ryan Garcia parting ways with Joe Goossen
Boxing fans were intrigued to know that Garcia and Goossen have gone their separate ways. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
As he should, Goosen sucked
User Dominick Viggiano nodded in agreement with Garcia’s decision of splitting with Goosen.
Meanwhile, a few fans felt that Garcia should hire Teddy Atlas as his new trainer.
He should go back to eddy Reynoso or maybe go to Calvin Ford for a few fights.
On the other hand, user Gizmo had a few other trainers in mind. The user felt that Garcia should either go back to training with Eddy Reynoso or consider Calvin Ford as his new trainer.
Here we go. Everyone is probably gonna call Ryan a diva or whatever. Even though it's gonna come out that it was a mutual decision, or there was more going on behind the scenes. Goossen and Ryan most likely agreed the fit isn't right and found him a better fit
However, user Jacob Ney had a different outlook on the entire scenario. The user felt that the split might have been a mutual decision. Moreover, he also mentioned that Goossen and Garcia might have agreed that their collaboration wasn’t ideal.
just like his bf jake. both cut there trainers after getting taking L by tommy and tank
Lastly, one user drew comparisons between Garcia and Jake Paul. What are your thoughts on Garcia splitting with Goossen? Let us know in the comments below.
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