The rivalry between undefeated lightweights, Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis has the potential to bring one of the biggest clashes of this generation. The duo is exchanging verbal notes for years but could not materialize the fight. As of now, it seems that both are again too close to landing the much-talked fight because Gervonta Davis has offered a lucrative deal to Ryan Garcia.
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The WBA lightweight titlist recently joined an episode of the podcast ‘I AM ATHLETE’ to discuss his career and upcoming fight.
While interacting, the host asked the southpaw gun, “Every casual fight fan here or hardcore fight fan is dying to see you and Ryan Garcia get in the ring.”
To which Davis replied, “So why would you turn it down?”
According to the host, when Gervonta Davis was close to bringing a fight on Ryan Garcia, Garcia turned it down. The lightweight contender did it because he was offered a massive payday for the Manny Pacquiao’s fight like 15 to 20 million dollars. Which was tough to turn down. However, the fight between Pacquiao and Garcia never reached fruition.
On the other hand, Davis claimed that ‘KingRy’ will certainly get more if he locks horns with him.
Finally, the host asked ‘Tank’, “Is the fight makable this year between you two guys?”
Davis said, “Yes if everything go good with me and Rolly.”
Interestingly, Garcia is also eager to face Davis now. He has challenged Davis several times in the recent months.
The Upcoming fight of Gervonta Davis
Floyd Mayweather‘s protege Gervonta Davis is going to meet hard hitter Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero this weekend under the lights at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York.
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The hype for the event is pretty intense because two undefeated rivals will finally settle scores in the arena. Prior to this scheduled date and venue, they were most likely to meet in December 2021, but Romero pulled out of the fight. Finally, they will meet this weekend.
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After this fight, do you think Gervonta Davis will square off in the ring with Ryan Garcia? Let us know in the comments below.