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WBA (Regular) Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is ready to face his toughest opponent in rising star Ryan Garcia. The two long-time rivals have been touted to face each other for almost two years with the fight finally taking place this year. The bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with the eyes of the world set on the fight capital.

Moreover, this fight has also caused a lot of stir among celebrities, many of whom have shown interest in the fight. This includes Creed III star Michael B. Jordan, Jake Paul, and others who have all made their bets. Another rapper has also made a bet on the fight, picking Garcia to win over Davis. Following this, ‘Tank’ was quick to fire back at the rapper who thinks he would lose the fight.

Gervonta Davis warns the rapper who picked Ryan Garcia to win over him

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In a recent Tweet, rapper LilReese claimed that he would be willing to match the bet another rapper YK Osiris made on Ryan Garcia to win. Moreover, Davis responded to the tweet stating that he would knock out Osiris if he failed to pay the money if ‘Tank’ won.

 

It is clear that Davis does not seem to be in the mood to play games ahead of this fight. Meanwhile, the news about a ‘rehydration’ clause in their fight contract is making rounds online.

Gervonta Davis explains the reason for a rehydration clause in the contract

In the press conference leading up to the fight, it was revealed that there will be a rehydration clause for Garcia. This means that he cannot weigh more than 145 pounds during the fight. ‘Tank’ Davis also revealed the reason why he put this clause. According to him, this clause is to prevent ‘KingRy’ from coming in at a much larger weight than Davis.

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Why would I not have a rehydration clause in there? So he can blow back up to 150, 160 around the time we fight? No. I’m not dumb. People want you to be a dumba*s. That’s not smart,” he said in an interview with ESNEWS.

Naturally, Davis is the smaller fighter stepping inside the ring on April 22. The two rising stars of the Lightweight division will meet this year after a long and tumultuous journey and settle the debate of who is the better boxer.

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What are your thoughts about Davis threatening to knockout a rapper for betting on Garcia? Let us know in the comments.

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