Sports betting is a long-standing custom in the world of sports. It adds an element of excitement to those betting. As in the instance of boxing sensation Ryan Garcia, it can occasionally cause quite an embarrassment. Recently, a video of Ryan Garcia betting with welterweight boxer Errol Spence Jr. on the multi-division world champion Gervonta Davis’ fight resurfaced on Twitter.
As soon as the video became viral, Garcia and Davis’s followers flooded social media with their comments. The two fighters have been at odds for some time, and this episode just served to exacerbate their feud. While Garcia’s faith in the opponent he chose, Rolando Romero, was admirable, his $20,000 bet against Davis drew criticism.
Fans warn against betting on anyone but the ‘GOAT’ Gervonta Davis
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The video of Ryan Garcia betting against Gervonta Davis in a boxing match has resurfaced on Twitter, causing a stir among fans of the sport. While the video is from a match that happened in May 2022, it has been making rounds on social media platforms again. Fans have been reacting to the video, expressing their opinions on Garcia’s bet against Davis, who is one of the best in his weight class. ESPN Ringside posted the video on their Twitter, with the caption, “That time @RyanGarcia lost $20k betting against Tank 😅💰 #DavisGarcia”
That time @RyanGarcia lost $20k betting against Tank 😅💰 #DavisGarcia
(h/t @ErrolSpence, @DannySwift) pic.twitter.com/hxMJdzLYif
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) April 10, 2023
One fan, @SebastianR003, declared, “Never bet against the Goat @Gervontaa and that’s FAX!!!” expressing confidence in Davis’ abilities.
Never bet against the Goat @Gervontaa and that’s FAX!!!
— Sebastian Rodriguez (@SebastianR003) April 10, 2023
Another fan, @allglory2allah, commented on the video, “Spence grabbed his hand so fast for that 20k…yea. that’s all he said lol,” referring to how quickly Spence took Garcia’s bet.
Spence grabbed his hand so fast for that 20k…yea. that's all he said lol
— Mr. Put God First (@allglory2allah) April 10, 2023
@jarhead3054 suggested a double or nothing bet in a tweet, writing, “Double or nothing come April 22… @RyanGarcia @ErrolSpenceJr 👀👀.”
Double or nothing come April 22… @RyanGarcia @ErrolSpenceJr 👀👀
— Luis Santiago (@jarhead3054) April 11, 2023
Meanwhile, @Bandido567 noted that Garcia is now set to face Davis in a match, writing, “Now he’s fighting against tank….”
Now he's fighting against tank….
— Bandido56 (@Bandido567) April 10, 2023
Lastly, @TimothyChampi15 appeared to express disappointment in Garcia, saying, “U lost 20k betting against Tank now ur about to get embarrassed completely by Tank smh,” seemingly referencing Garcia’s upcoming match against Davis.
U lost 20k betting against Tank now ur about to get embarrassed completely by Tank smh
— Timothy Champion/business owner (@TimothyChampi15) April 10, 2023
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As a result of Ryan Garcia’s failed wager against Gervonta Davis, the boxing community has been rocked, and the fan response has been nothing short of fierce. The responses have been intense and diverse, ranging from those who continue to support “the GOAT” to those who are criticizing Garcia for his audacious prediction.
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What do you think, though? Was Garcia’s wager a mistake, or did he just believe in his opponent? And what does this imply for Garcia and Davis’ next fight? Will Garcia be able to atone for his mistakes, or will Davis triumph once more?
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