Overview

• Garcia had surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles under Dr. Steven Shin to repair damage sustained during training for his May 2 bout with Rolando Romero.
• Manager Guadalupe Valencia confirmed the hand issue hindered his performance and said recovery will take four to six weeks before resuming training.
• Prior to and during the fight, Garcia relied on multiple cortisone shots and averaged just 17.5 punches per round, half his usual rate, per CompuBox.
• Promoter Oscar De La Hoya endorses a rematch with Romero as the next step, describing it as the "right move" for Garcia.
• A potential matchup with Devin Haney remains under consideration once Garcia regains full fitness.