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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 14: Jose Pedraza is knocked down and loses via TKO against Gervonta Davis in the seventh round during their IBF Junior Lightweight Championship at the Barclays Center on January 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 14: Jose Pedraza is knocked down and loses via TKO against Gervonta Davis in the seventh round during their IBF Junior Lightweight Championship at the Barclays Center on January 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The highly-anticipated match between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis is finally set to take place. Both fighters are considered top contenders in the lightweight division. The match is expected to be a thrilling showdown between two of the best in the sport.
Recently, former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya has warned Ryan Garcia about fighting Gervonta Davis. De La Hoya stated that while there are a lot of defects that he saw in Davis, he is still a beast in the ring. He also noted that Garcia has an advantage as he fights tall.
Gervonta Davis’s (Tank’s) response
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ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 30: World Champion boxer and current promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. laughs with his fighter Gervonta Davis in the locker room during the Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce TV boxing match at The Venue at UCF on October 30, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
The Tank has responded to De La Hoya’s comments and to a tweet from Garcia that said “Goodbye Tank is over for you.” Davis stated that Jake Paul, who has also weighed in on the fight and picked Garcia to win, is a “baby” and that Garcia is a “smaller baby.“
Oscar De La Hoya, who is the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, which represents Ryan Garcia, has stated that the fight is a “done deal” and has even shared a photo of the signed contract on social media. The fight between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis will be a huge event for the sport of boxing and fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the fight.
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Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis: when is the match?
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DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 02: Ryan Garcia (L) lands a left hook against Luke Campbell during the WBC Interim Lightweight Title fight at American Airlines Center on January 02, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Ryan Garcia, who is known for his quick hands and powerful punches, has a record of 23-0 with 19 knockouts. He is a rising star in the sport and is considered one of the most exciting young fighters in the world.
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Gervonta Davis, also known as “Tank,” is a two-time world champion with a record of 28-0 with 26 knockouts. He is known for his power and aggression in the ring and is considered one of the most feared fighters in the division.
The match is set to take place in Las Vegas on the 15th of April, but fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement. The fight is expected to be a huge event for the sport of boxing and fans are eager to see how these two top fighters will fare against each other.
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The much-awaited fight is set to be on the 15th of April in Vegas. Both fans and players have created hype for the same and the fight will be exciting to watch.
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