Ryan Garcia Wants Tank Davis Next
After dropping Javier Fortuna three times in an awe-inspiring performance last Saturday night in Los Angeles, undefeated contender Ryan Garcia had only one thing on his mind – Tank. ‘KingRy’ Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) remains focused on securing a fight with rival Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for his next appearance that would pit the two young boxing superstars in a much-anticipated mega-fight.
“I felt way better at this weight. I’m not going down to 135 for nothing. But I will fight Tank next if he wants it at 140. I’ll make sure to record all the negotiations so you can’t say I was ducking. I want that fight because it’s going to give me the respect I deserve. I’m never afraid. I have a spirit of competition in me and you’re going to see that come out when I fight Tank and whoop his ass,” Garcia said the following.
No secret of the fact that Garcia wants to fight Davis in the past and immediately after the contest came to an end, he wanted the world to know that his rival was still on his mind. In a short but simple response to Garcia’s performance, Davis had the following to say on social media.
“See y’all the end of the year..#TheONE”.
Ryan Garcia KOs Javier Fortuna With Three Punches
Garcia and Davis are among a number of stars that the lightweight division has to offer as it includes Teofimo Lopez who has also moved up to 140 lbs, Vasiliy Lomachenko and undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney.
The Match Could Happen
Gervonta Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it’s hard to ignore what he can do in a boxing ring. The 27-year-old currently holds the WBA (Regular) lightweight title and in his last fight, he settled the score with foe Rolando Romero in Brooklyn. Romero was doing some nice work throughout the early stages of the contest but ultimately, it was ‘Tank’ who landed the final blow in the form of a devastating TKO that showed the masses exactly what he’s capable of.
Gervonta Davis knocked out Rolly Romero in the sixth round in Brooklyn last May.
Last year, Davis competed at junior welterweight in June 2021, when he knocked out Mario Barrios for the WBA ‘regular’ title, but then dropped down to 135 in the aftermath.
Even before Garcia took a break from the sport last year, he was calling out Davis following his win over Luke Campbell and while it was a fight which got boxing fans salivating, there were a number of obstacles which would stop it from happening involving promotional ties and broadcasters.
Now, the fight seems closer than ever after Davis became a free agent following his final fight under the Mayweather Promotions banner which was a win over Rolando Romero. Garcia vs. Davis would certainly be a fight which the world would take notice. Two men with bombs in their hands, outspoken personalities and under the age of 30, the winner would easily make themselves one of, if not, the biggest star in world boxing.
However, if Garcia and Davis do go head-to-head at some point this year, it could be the spark the lightweight and super lightweight division needs in order for the big names to face each other and create some memorable fight nights. American boxing fans are also craving a mega-fight between two of their own. Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are apparently close to an undisputed welterweight title fight, but that will be believed once an announcement is made. Garcia vs. Davis meanwhile could suit that billing.
Garcia’s promoters and network, DAZN and Golden Boy Promotions have expressed their desire to do a joint deal with Davis’s Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime, if necessary, in order to make Garcia vs. Davis happen. If the two broadcasters can indeed strike a deal, it will be a decision rejoiced by fans across the globe.
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