There is one lightweight matchup that both fans and the boxing fraternity have long anticipated. It’s the showdown between the WBA (Regular) lightweight titleholder, Gervonta Davis, and the WBC interim lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia. At the same time, talks about this fight have been abounding for a considerable period of time. It was announced that the duo would face each other on April 15, 2023. However, a scene from the recent Super Bowl gave rise to speculations about Davis backing out of the fight due to an injury. And, Garcia took to social media to wish his upcoming opponent a speedy recovery.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gervonta Davis of The United States celebrates following his fight with Liam Walsh of England in the IBF World Junior Lightweight Championship match at Copper Box Arena on May 20, 2017, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVII took place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Davis was also in attendance at this event. But, it was seen that Davis needed a wheelchair to get around the venue. According to TMZ, he had suffered an ankle injury. Meanwhile, he was certain that he will make a complete recovery before the fight. Davis also added, “Sh*t happen all the time. Sh*t be happening.”
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Gervonta Davis needed a wheelchair to get around at the Super Bowl on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury … but the star boxer tells TMZ Sports he expects to be OK. https://t.co/h54EnhtVM1
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) February 13, 2023
Stay focused champ we got a fight coming up https://t.co/HXE3TIIgff
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) February 13, 2023
News about the same was shared on social media. And, Garcia was quick to wish him a speedy recovery. He further also reminded him of their upcoming fight. This came at a time when there was news that a contract between the duo was yet to be signed.
Ryan Garcia’s message to Gervonta Davis evokes a response from fans
Fans were intrigued to see Davis in the wheelchair, and Garcia’s response. In fact, they took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Nah he better not duck this fight with you 🦆🦆🦆
— ✨Gizmo✨ (@gizmo_277) February 13, 2023
Tank seems scared to fight Garcia, give us this fight. It will be fight of the year
— Brett_Jetson (@EvanZdzinicki) February 13, 2023
Many fans were quick to mention that ‘Tank’ was scared to fight Garcia.
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He’s fine Champ it’s fake news
— Damon Gonzalez (@DamonGonzalez_) February 13, 2023
Doubt he’s scared but a wheelchair for a turned ankle 😒😒 sounds dramatic.
— Rocco (@Drax0215) February 13, 2023
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Meanwhile, a few fans felt that Davis was being dramatic about the intensity of his injury. Moreover, a user even mentioned that it was ‘fake news’.
bro u still haven’t signed talkin bout stay focused
— J Streets (@JStreets_) February 13, 2023
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On the other hand, a fan reminded Garcia about the unsigned contract. What are your thoughts on Davis’ injury? Let us know in the comments below.
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