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Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis are set to square off on April 22nd in a highly anticipated catchweight bout at 136 pounds. While Garcia has amassed an impressive record of 23-0 with 19 KOs, many have questioned whether he has truly earned his shot at one of boxing's premier stars.
Despite the doubts, Davis, with a record of 28-0 and 26 KOs, has acknowledged Garcia's legitimacy as a fighter. In particular, Davis was impressed with Garcia's recent one-sided beating of former titlist Javier Fortuna, who has a reputation for having a durable and reliable chin.
Many in the boxing world have speculated that Garcia's celebrity status on social media has done most of the heavy lifting in securing him the Davis clash. However, Davis believes that Garcia's skills, not his brazen trash talk, make him a worthy adversary.
Garcia's steady improvement in the ring, as evidenced by his recent victories over Fortuna and Luke Campbell, has won over Davis, who now views him as a legitimate contender. As such, Davis is looking forward to a tough and competitive fight against Garcia.
Despite the fact that Garcia is currently pegged as an underdog in the betting world, he remains confident in his ability to stop Davis in his tracks. With his speed, power, and remarkable skills, Garcia is hoping to prove the naysayers wrong and emerge victorious on April 22nd.
As the two popular fighters prepare to face off in Las Vegas, boxing fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling and hard-fought bout between two of the sport's rising stars.