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The boxing world is buzzing as the highly-anticipated match between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia edges closer. The deal for the fight has officially been done, with Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter for both fighters, showing off the contract on social media.

Davis, also known as “Tank,” is a two-time world champion in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions. He boasts a professional record of 25-0 with 22 knockouts. Garcia, on the other hand, is an undefeated rising star in the sport with a record of 21-0 and 18 knockouts.

The fight, set to take place on April 15th, is being viewed as a showdown between two of the top young fighters in the sport. The winner will not only walk away with bragging rights but also with a potential shot at a world title.

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Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis

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Many in the boxing community are calling the match a “passing of the torch” moment. As the 22-year-old Garcia looks to prove himself against the more experienced 25-year-old Davis. The trash talk between the two fighters has been heating up on social media, with both men exchanging verbal jabs in the lead-up to the fight. 

Garcia has stated that he is not intimidated by Davis’ power. He plans to use his speed and movement to outsmart him in the ring. Davis, on the other hand, has been confidently predicting a knockout victory for himself.

Read more: “There Are a Lot of Defects That I Saw” – Oscar de la Hoya Warns Gervonta Davis About Fighting Ryan Garcia

Fans react to the social media post of Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya posing with the contract

Many fans were speculating if the fight will happen or not while many were trolling Oscar because he tagged the singer ‘Tank’ instead of the fighter in the social media post.

But all in all, fans are very excited about the match and we have listed down a few of the most interesting comments.

Singer James Roan weighed in on the fight and said ” Welcome to the death row

https://twitter.com/jamesroan_/status/1615797333253361685

Another fan asked Ryan to end Davis’s career

https://twitter.com/JavaverseCEO/status/1615723096023134208

While many are excited about the match; some fans are making fun of Oscar for tagging the singer Tank rather than the boxer.

https://twitter.com/Arthur_GUGO/status/1615724952325427201

 

Fans were requesting a bigger arena for the fight

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https://twitter.com/pulido14/status/1615741125607968768

https://twitter.com/Winxxxjonas/status/1615765384011083779

Many fans are still spectacle about the fight

https://twitter.com/CrushHive/status/1615870034881953792

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In a sport where one punch can change everything, this match-up promises to be an exciting and highly competitive one. The winner will not only cement their status as a top fighter in the sport but will also have the opportunity to take on even bigger challenges in the future. The stage is set and the countdown has begun. We can’t wait to see these two young stars in action on April 15th.

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