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DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 02: Ryan Garcia celebrates with Oscar de la Hoya after his victory against Luke Campbell for WBC Interim Lightweight Championship at American Airlines Center on January 02, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions via Getty Images)
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DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 02: Ryan Garcia celebrates with Oscar de la Hoya after his victory against Luke Campbell for WBC Interim Lightweight Championship at American Airlines Center on January 02, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions via Getty Images)
The super fight at 135lbs that was going to bring the biggest rivals Ryan Garcia and the WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis into the ring on April 15 is in jeopardy. Fans are concerned about the status of the sport, with back-to-back collapsing of big fights. It is safe to say that it is the rematch clause in the contract, which has caused such chaos. The fight which had put fans in frenzy is now in danger of not coming to fruition.
Amid such chaos, Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya took to social media to give an update. Though he clarified his eyes are set on finalizing the highly anticipated fight between Garcia and ‘Tank’, he also added a new storyline about the development that is taking place as a backup plan to the fight.
According to the Golden Boy Promotion’s boss if for any reason the booked fight fails to happen then in that case Garcia will most likely face the WBC super-lightweight champion Regis Prograis, as tweeted by Mike Coppinger.
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He wrote on Twitter, “Contrary to rumors and reports @GoldenBoyBoxing is 100% trying to finalize #tankgarcia although @RPrograis fight with Ryan is very intriguing, we are focused on taking the #tankgarcia fight to the finish line.”
Contrary to rumors and reports @GoldenBoyBoxing is 100% trying to finalize #tankgarcia although @RPrograis fight with Ryan is very intriguing, we are focused on taking the #tankgarcia fight to the finish line.
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) February 9, 2023
When fans came across the update, many expressed their disappointment.
Fans react to Regis Prograis as a potential replacement for ‘Tank’ Davis
A fan wrote, “Oscar… come on, man. I like Ryan. Please don’t feed him to @RPrograis. We all know what’d happen.”
Oscar… come on, man. I like Ryan. Please don’t feed him to @RPrograis. We all know what’d happen.
— Tim Sheehy (@TimSheehy) February 9, 2023
I wouldn't be mad if @RyanGarcia VS @RPrograis happens next. I am sure it would be fireworks and on top of that, it would be a tittle fight.
— Josa (@Josafath85) February 9, 2023
Another fan really sounded disappointed with the news, and requested De La Hoya to make the Davis fight happen.
@RyanGarcia and @Gervontaa is the one fight I’m actually looking forward to. I actually have money put aside for that fight. Make it happen. Please.
— Dr. B (@TheChamp2105) February 9, 2023
Regis would be a nice addition to the GBP stable. Irrespective of a Garcia fight. That would be a great signing 🧠
— RING IQ Boxing Tawk (@iqnewz) February 9, 2023
Man just make the fuckin fight! Ryan Garcia vs tank is what we all want to see!
— Geronimo Snipes (@LXDarkSniper) February 9, 2023
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I have full confidence Golden Boy will get it done.
— Damon Gonzalez (@DamonGonzalez_) February 9, 2023
No doubt, fans want Davis vs Garcia fight to happen. The fuel that Garcia and ‘Tank’ has added for years is what fans are interested in watching. One is a star boxer who has never won a title but has the potential to rock any fighter in the division. On the other hand, stands a champion who has taken a shot at his rival and made the war personal.
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