“Don’t Follow in McGregor’s Footsteps”: Sean O’Malley Reminding Ryan Garcia of His Devastating Loss to Floyd Mayweather’s Teammate Gervonta Davis Leaves the Internet Divided

With an impressive win over Aljamain Sterling, the newly crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has reached new star power. Already considered a star by many, O’Malley’s stock has undoubtedly doubled with a second-round TKO victory over Sterling. Adding to the hype, the fighter even called out the only person he had previously lost to.

Calling out  Marlon Vera to settle his loss in the rematch, O’Malley, after a boxing-heavy win, also called out  Gervonta Davis, an American professional boxer. The boxer has held multiple world championships in three weight classes. However, O’Malley’s move didn’t sit well with the fans and people in the boxing community.

The fighter even received a response from Ryan Garcia, who is ranked as the boxing’s best active lightweight. This move from Garcia prompted O’Malley to respond to the boxer.

Sean O’Malley backfires at Ryan Garcia

After announcing his fight plans in the octagon, Sean has received comments from fans and boxers alike. In his Tweet, Garcia called O’Malley’s skills good but prompted him to stop talking about boxing. He even stated that O’Malley would get knocked out.

In his tweet, Garcia said, “SUGA Sean you are good and all. But stop talking about this. I’m going to box stuff. You’ll just get knocked out.”

O’Malley responded to Garcia’s tweet by writing, @RyanGarcia Like you did or different?” implying Garcia’s loss to the boxer O’Malley had just called out, ‘Tank’ Davis.

This move from O’Malley led fans to share their thoughts. Some fans were in support of O’Malley and commented, “Sean would sleep Garcia easily,” while some urged MMA fighters to “drop this clown show of challenging real boxers. It’s comical.“

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Here are a few reactions from fans:

• Ryan Garcia trying to stay relevant after getting demolished 
• Sean would sleep Garcia easily
• MMA fighters are getting beat up by Jake Paul yet wanna talk spicy to actual pro boxers 
• @danawhite feed your UFC boyz , they all seem to be eager to Jump into boxing and get some of that boxing money coz you ain’t paying then enough
• MMA fighters need to drop this clown show of challenging real boxers. It’s comical
• For the love of god don’t follow in McGregor s footsteps, stick to MMA
• Champ O’Malley is on smoke 
• His movement and striking is top Tier. Ryan done after one hit

Marlon Vera or Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis: Who’s next?

Although O’Malley has set eyes on Marlon Vera for his first title defense, the bantamweight champion also has plans for boxing Gervonta Davis in the future.

However, O’Malley, during the UFC 292 post-fight press conference, mentioned Vera for all the wrong reasons and said, “He’s so annoying. He’s not funny, and he tries to be. He’s so ugly and dresses like an idiot,” hinting he’s doing a favor for Vera by even considering him for a title shot, “It’s like, God, do I really have to give this guy an opportunity?” 

Speaking about his interest in fighting Davis, O’Malley, during the UFC 292 post-fight press conference, said, “I also wouldn’t mind knocking out your Gervonta Davis.” He continued, assuring the chances of the match happening, “I know people are gonna go, ‘Oh, you’re a wannabe Conor.’ I’m telling you, that fight is gonna happen.”

Following his resounding TKO victory against Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley’s fame has surged. His call-out to settle past rivalries and challenge Gervonta Davis stirred diverse reactions. What do you think about the impact of crossover fights on elevating athletes and the sports they originate from? Please share your thoughts below.

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