The highly anticipated super fight between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis ended in a devastating fashion. ‘Tank’ secured a knockout win over Garcia in the seventh round with a brutal body shot that made him unable to get up. However, it was Conor McGregor’s comments after the fight that had fans buzzing.
The former UFC champion known for his brash personality and confident predictions made a surprise appearance in Garcia’s dressing room after the fight. Moreover, in a video shared on social media, ‘The Notorious’ can be seen offering words of encouragement to Garcia and also calling for a rematch without the rehydration clause.
“He’s 1-0 on you, you are two of the biggest names in the division. I wanna see it again, and I wanna see it with no rehydration clause. Mate, all the respect in the world to you. You’re the future of boxing and the future is staying and I’m watching you all the way,” he said.
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‼️ Conor McGregor giving support to Ryan Garcia in his dressing room after the Gervonta Davis defeat: "I wanna see it again, and I wanna see it with no rehydration clause."
[🎥 @RyanGarcia] pic.twitter.com/OtBlehNBjM— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 23, 2023
The rehydration clause, which was included in the contract for the fight, allegedly limited Garcia’s ability to rehydrate after the weigh-in, which is speculated to have affected his performance in the ring. McGregor’s call for a rematch without the clause has also sparked interest among fans, with many wondering if the fight would play out differently.
Fans react to Conor McGregor calling for a rematch between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia
A user named Def Noodles claimed that Garcia was learning to take losses from the man who has had quite a few of his own.
Learning to take an L from the best at taking Ls
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) April 23, 2023
Another user pointed out how the Irishman was running out of breath while talking to Garcia.
Can’t be the only one who saw Conor gassing out while talking
— Trey (@UTDTreyyyy) April 23, 2023
Moreover, a user named Simon Feeney thought that boxing is turning more into the WWE these days.
Boxing becomes a little more wwe with every fight
— Simon Feeney (@SimonFeeney13) April 23, 2023
However, one user claimed that even without a rehydration clause the fight would give the same result. According to them, the difference between the skill levels of the fighters was too great to overcome.
Rehydration clause was very lucky for Ryan Garcia. Not for Tank
Because, Ryan can excuse his defeat just like this lol
If #DavisGarcia was 140 and no rehydration, Tank still beat Ryan. Their level clearly different— Hiro (@HiroshiYjlb) April 23, 2023
Lastly, a user named Smiso stated while the clause did not make any difference, it should still not be added to fight contracts.
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Wouldn’t make that much of a difference but they really need to get rid of rehydration clauses
— Smiso (@directorsmiso) April 23, 2023
This is not the first time McGregor has spoken about the fight. He previously made some interesting comments after both fighters verbally agreed to bet their purses in a ‘winner takes all’ bet. While some fans are excited about the prospect of a rematch without the clause, others are skeptical. Some have pointed out that Garcia would still have to overcome Davis’ formidable skills and power, regardless of the rehydration clause. Others have noted that a rematch so soon after such a devastating loss may not be in Garcia’s best interests. However, McGregor’s involvement in this fight has been a great sight to watch.
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