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April 20, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Ryan Garcia addresses the media at the final press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz for his fight with Gervonta Ãââ TankÃââ Davis this Saturday from the T Mobile Arena on Showtime Pay Per View. Las Vegas USA – ZUMAd151 20230420_znp_d151_009 Copyright: xAdamxDelGiudicex
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April 20, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Ryan Garcia addresses the media at the final press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz for his fight with Gervonta Ãââ TankÃââ Davis this Saturday from the T Mobile Arena on Showtime Pay Per View. Las Vegas USA – ZUMAd151 20230420_znp_d151_009 Copyright: xAdamxDelGiudicex
Three-division world champion Gervonta Davis recently emerged victorious in a battle for lightweight glory against lightweight phenom Ryan Garcia. And, in turn, put to rest the long-drawn argument about who would find his place on the pedestal of lightweight greatness. After the fight, Davis even stated that Garcia was his best opponent yet. Meanwhile, in a press conference, Garcia revealed that the knockdown during his fight against Luke Campbell hurt him more than ‘Tank’s’ sheer power.
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During the post-fight presser, Garcia was asked to describe Davis’ power. In response, he said, “That’s my inexperience. I ran into one. It didn’t hurt as much as Luke Campbell. But, again, a knockdown is a knockdown, that counts.” Moreover, he further added, “Got right back up. And we went back to the same game. Him moving. And, me pressuring. It’s all good. I’ll learn from it.”
Ryan Garcia insists Luke Campbell's knockdown hurt him more than Gervonta Davis' power…
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Notably, Garcia faced Campbell at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on January 20, 2021. ‘KingRy’ went on to win the fight via a 7th-round TKO. In victory, he also secured the WBC interim lightweight title. Meanwhile, Campbell was all praise for his former opponent. In an interview with Boxing News Online, Campbell said, “Garcia will be a pound-for-pounder. He was a lot better than I thought he was. He has power in both hands; hard punches in both hands. His speed and his timing is like nothing I’ve been in with before.” Additionally, he also mentioned that Garcia was a better fighter than Vasyl Lomachenko.
Ryan Garcia evokes a response from fans with his statements
Fans were intrigued to hear Garcia’s statements. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Not saying Tank doesn't hit harder than Campbell, I think he clearly does
But the first knockdown was definitely due to phenomenal timing and punch placement rather than raw power
— 🥔 (@Notaspud_) April 23, 2023
I mean it’s obvious that knockdown wasn’t as bad as the Campbell one, but that doesn’t mean Campbell hits harder. Tank didn’t catch him as clean. The body shot however, was perfectly placed.
— J-Boogie 🥊 (@BoogieBoxingYT) April 23, 2023
A few users agreed that Davis’ knockdown punch was due to punch placement and timing rather than raw power.
That was a HARD slip and counter left hook. HARD and flush, still surprised Ryan got up like that. IMHO there is no way Luke's could have been worse, but somehow he popped up.
— D H (@diegomayra) April 23, 2023
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Meanwhile, user DH was surprised that Garcia got up from the knockdown punch.
I disagree. That first knockdown changed everything.
— bombs boxing™ (@bombsboxing) April 23, 2023
after the first knockdown ryan was very cautious and lost his confidence .Ryan was going to rough in the second round gervonta just had to humble him and let him know that don’t work on him he a smart ass fighter he see the pattern so why do the same move three times in a row!??
— ♒️ (@dviiibess) April 23, 2023
However, a few users disagreed with Garcia’s statements. User Bombs Boxing mentioned that the knockdown changed the entire pace of the fight. Similarly, a user also added that Garcia trod more cautiously after the knockdown. What are your thoughts on Garcia’s statements? Let us know in the comments below.
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