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Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia are among the top lightweight boxers in the world. It never reached the point where the two engaged in combat within the ring, though. The manifestation of this battle, however, is drawing nearer with each passing day since the recent previous episodes. Both fighters never miss an opportunity to criticize one another in the lead-up to their fight, which is anticipated to occur in 2023. However, several claims made by Davis have riled up the crowd.

‘The Baltimore Prodigy’ accused Ryan Garcia of ‘cheating’ and said that the latter is using something to look bigger. Along with this, Gervonta Davis also criticized DAZN for not taking drug tests seriously. Davis has a history of deleting Tweets. Even this time, he did the same, but Garcia was quick to answer his upcoming opponent. 

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Garcia took to Twitter and revealed that he does not even use supplements. In addition, he agreed to take part in any tests that are necessary. 

Fans react to Gervonta Davis’ allegations on Ryan Garcia 

Rising boxing star Conor Benn recently made headlines after he failed a drug test. His bout scheduled for October 8 was suspended due to a positive test for the fertility drug clomifene. Even Davis seemingly brought it up in his Tweets to poke DAZN. Check out how fans responded to Davis’ remarks in the comments.

One fan wrote, “So tank throwing out peds use just in case he loses” 

“ngl tank seem nervous” 

While another fan said, “Making the excuses just in case” 

“It is called man’s strength, tank should stop making excuses” 

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More negative comments about Davis involved, “Tank is scared” 

 “He slowly realising how much bigger Ryan is than him” 

Someone wrote, “Silly tweets from gervonta Twitter fingers as usual” 

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Nevertheless, Davis had announced in the near past that he will face another opponent before taking on Ryan Garcia. Apparently, Davis will fight Hector Luis Garcia on January 7th. Even ‘Flash’ had announced that he will lock horns with another boxer before Davis. But his opponent hasn’t been revealed yet.