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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)
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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)
The lightweight division and the boxing fraternity as a whole are currently waiting for one of the most explosive showdowns of the season. The three-division world champion, Gervonta Davis is all set to face lightweight phenom, Ryan Garcia for an April 15 lightweight spectacle. While the hype for this highly anticipated fight builds up, it looks like Davis is on a quest to make amends with former foes. And was even seen shaking hands with the former WBA interim lightweight titleholder, Rolando Romero.
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 01: Gervonta Davis celebrates after knocking out and defeating Guillermo Avila of Mexico (not pictured) in their super featherweights bout at the DC Armory on April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Davis defended his WBA (Regular) lightweight title against Romero on May 28, 2022. Moreover, the venue for the fight was the iconic Barclays Center in New York City. In the sixth round of the fight, Rolando made a tiny misstep by leaving his head exposed. And, in turn, gave Davis an opportunity to end the fight with a knockout finish.
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Romero, on the other hand, showed commendable composure after losing. And even penned a heartfelt note, saying, “Thank you to Gervonta for accepting this fight. My team, family, and everyone who came out and sold-out Barclays. Making this the highest-grossing and most-attended boxing event in Barclay’s history. And to those who tuned in on PPV.”
Gervonta Davis and Rolly Romero reuniting and shaking hands today… pic.twitter.com/lzyvGc8ELl
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 22, 2023
Meanwhile, Davis and his team recently ran into Romero, outside the Mayweather Boxing Club. The duo proceeded to shake hands and exchange pleasantries. It sure looks like they have set aside their differences after their fight.
Fans react to Gervonta Davis meeting Rolando Romero
Boxing fans were intrigued after seeing Davis and Romero sharing a friendly conversation. Especially owing to the fact that the duo had a few heated moments prior to their fight. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
That’s a beautiful thing to see…boxing is a business, not some personal beef that should lead to bad blood. Two guys made money together in the ring and respect each other enough when it’s all over to at least be cordial outside the ring 💯
— JB (@KingJBChi) February 22, 2023
It’s always all good after you break bread together.. 🤝
— Amauro E. Austin Sr. (@AA215) February 22, 2023
Never thought I would see this happen, much respect 💯💯🫡
— Nolimitenzo (@nolimitenzo) February 22, 2023
A lot of fans commended them for setting aside the ‘bad blood’. Moreover, a fan even exclaimed that he did not expect to see them together.
Two of Ryan Garcia's sons reunite and shake hands.
— Jerome Jordie (@JeromeJordie) February 22, 2023
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Meanwhile, a fan hilariously referred to them as Garcia’s sons.
What’s more surprising is that they meeting up at mayweather gym, tank and mayweather cool again??
— Jay (@WoooJayy) February 22, 2023
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Another fan was intrigued to see them meet outside Floyd Mayweather’s gym. What are your thoughts on the duo exchanging pleasantries? Let us know in the comments below.
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