Gervonta Davis showed up almost two hours later at the first press conference for her fight with Ryan Garcia.causing the Mexican-American boxer to lash out at him and call him a non-professional, also asking him to speed up the promotion issue to fix what he sees as a problem with Davis.
“Look how he presents himself, he is not a professional, he is not even here. We need to speed up this promotion to solve your little problem.Ryan Garcia said referring to Gervonta Davis.
Both boxing superstars will star in the fight of the year and first met face to face at a press conference in New York.as they looked forward to their long-awaited 12-round bout to headline the pay-per-view event on Saturday, April 22 at the Premier Boxing Champions event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It’s important to note that this fight is streaming on SHOWTIME PPV and will be available on all pay-per-view providers, including DAZN PPV.
Words by Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis
Despite the fact that the confrontation turned out to be somewhat tense, the normal situation before a confrontation of this magnitude; both fighters eventually recognized each other in words and with a clear desire to become winners. “We are back to this. I know it will be difficult. This fight will definitely be tough. But that’s what we came to do, we want a big fights,” said Gervonta.
“My strategy will depend on what I bring tonight. Whether it’s fast or slow, I always want to take my time. It all depends on what you bring”, he continued.
For his part, Ryan Garcia stated that he had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. “This is the fight I’ve been waiting for. To become a champion, you need to beat the best. It’s not about titles, it’s about who you beat. This is a testament to my respect for Gervonte as a fighter.“.
“I’ll be ready for 12 rounds, so you have to respect your opponent. You can’t just jump to get knocked out. This may be more of a mental struggle than people think. Different opponents force you to approach fights differently.Garcia warned.
Tense showdown between Gervonta and Garcia
After the words of both, it was time for a confrontation, somewhat tense, as is usually the case in these previews, in which for 28 seconds they looked into each other’s eyes with that look that reflected the thirst for triumph on the part of two great athletes, which they represent the maximum expression of boxing in your category.
Exactly then Eventually Ryan Garcia showed himself clenching his fist and Gervonta Davis shoved his hands into his pockets in his usual security position., a type that was born for these big problems. The table is set, and this is almost the first meeting of two gladiators.
Source: La Opinion
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