Arnold Barboza Jr. names Ryan, Haney, Teofimo as next targets

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Barboza said a fight with Ryan Garcia makes particular sense given their shared promotional ties. The matchup had already been discussed earlier this year before plans changed.

“I think it’s the perfect fight for him,” Barboza said of Ryan. “That fight was supposed to happen in February. We were negotiating that fight.”

Ryan’s immediate future remains uncertain as the welterweight division sorts itself out. Haney is expected to be tied up in another major bout, leaving Barboza hopeful that Garcia could be available if he looks for a summer fight.

Barboza also reiterated his desire for a rematch with Teofimo, the only fighter to defeat him as a professional. The loss still stands as a motivating factor for the California fighter as he looks for his first world title opportunity.

“Of course I’d love to get my lick back,” Barboza said. “It’s my only loss.”

In addition to those two names, Barboza mentioned Haney among the champions he would welcome facing as he continues his push in the 147-pound division. He also brushed off the recent social media sparring tour involving Keyshawn Davis, saying he would gladly fight Davis if the lightweight contender decided to move up in weight.

Earlier in the evening, another possible opponent briefly entered the discussion when Alexis Rocha stepped into the ring after his own victory on the same card against Joseph Diaz Jr.. Barboza indicated he would take that fight if necessary, though his post-fight comments made it clear that his preference is for the larger matchups now available in the division.

For Barboza, the win over Sims was another step forward in a career built on taking difficult fights. With his performance strengthening his position in the division, he now hopes the next opportunity comes against one of the sport’s biggest names.