It is common for athletes to face setbacks and suffer defeats in the world of sports. However, it is uncommon for athletes to show resilience and remain ambitious after a major defeat. Ryan Garcia, despite his recent defeat, appears to be as confident as he was before. On 22 April, ‘KingRy’ was handed the first defeat of his career by Gervonta Davis in Las Vegas via a stoppage in round 7. Not to mention, he was knocked down in the second round and outclassed in many other rounds.
After a brutal defeat, one may speculate that the boxer would be inclined to fight winnable fights to retain his confidence. However, that is not the case with Garcia. Recently on Twitter, the boxer called out Teofimo Lopez, Rolly Romero, and Isaac Cruz as his potential opponents for his next fights. All 3 potential opponents pose a style that can present problems for Garcia. His comments are quite bold; subsequently, the tweet garnered opinions from the fans.
Fans are in a frenzy after Ryan Garcia called out his potential opponents
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Garcia is eager to get back in the ring and has explicitly stated to compete in the super-lightweight division going forward. There are plenty of matchups for the boxing sensation. To clear any doubts, Garcia publicly made his desire known when he Tweeted, “3 people I want to fight next. Rollies *they just ordered for him to fight someone’s else Isaac Cruz *if he’s willing to go to 140 Teofimo López *depending on outcome.”
3 people I want to fight next 🥊
Rollies *they just ordered for him to fight someone’s else
Isaac Cruz *if he’s willing to go to 140
Teofimo López *depending on outcome
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 30, 2023
One fan named Renedela Puente was curious to know why Garcia’s potential bout against Lopez was subjected to his next bout given his resume. He stated, “Why depending on outcome? Teo is a great fight no matter what.”
Why depending on outcome? Teo is a great fight no matter what
— rene de la puente (@renedelapuente) May 30, 2023
The fan was able to change Garcia’s mind. He responded, “Okay well that’s true! Yeah either way!”
Okay well that’s true! Yeah either way!
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 30, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan mentioned that Garcia is not interested to fight the undisputed lightweight champion. He stated, “Mention everyone except Devin Haney.”
Mention everyone except Devin Haney 😂
— Keyboard Warrior (@NonPronounedBio) May 30, 2023
On the contrary, one fan thinks Garcia does have a chance against Devin Haney, as he statesd, “If you make a serious improvement I think you got a chance of beating Haney. Do you got that DISCIPLINE? I don’t know”
If you make a serious improvemnt i think you got a chance of beating Haney. Do you got that DISCIPLINE? I don't know
— Nelochenko (@CarioEsteban) May 30, 2023
Another fan thinks that Cruz is levels above him. He asserts, “Isaac Cruz will make you quit like Tank did”
Isaac Cruz will make you quit like Tank did
— Noodle_Shoulder_SZN (@Sweetp5o5) May 30, 2023
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It is safe to say that the Tweet made by Garcia has ignited mixed reactions from the fans. How do you perceive the comments made by him? In addition, who do you think is right for Garcia’s comeback following his defeat? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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