On the eve of Ryan Garcia’s triumphant return to the boxing ring, Gervonta Davis injected an air of mystery into the atmosphere with a cryptic Instagram post.
Garcia, who secured a knockout victory over Oscar Duarte in the eighth round, marked his comeback after a setback against Tank in April. Despite facing challenges during the bout, the 25-year-old American emerged victorious with a decisive knockout.
Gervonta Davis destroying a much bigger sparring partner that called him out
As the fight unfolded, Davis, Garcia’s former adversary, took to social media, sharing two pictures accompanied by captions that were derogatory towards Garcia.
What did Gervonta Davis post?
The initial image showcased Davis’ Ferrari, while the subsequent one depicted Garcia wincing in agony from the body shot that led to his defeat in April. The caption drew from the lyrics of British rapper Dave’s verse in Trojan Horse.
“Antisocial, I’m a loner… let’s not talk bout makin a Mil, this year I average 100 ms in a month… had a vision of running it up, and it’s working well like rum in a punch,” Davis posted.
The post left fans perplexed, prompting questions about its meaning. One fan expressed confusion.
“What does that even mean?” were the words of one fan.
“I don’t understand that type of talk,” another stated.
Various theories circulated about the post’s significance, but the prevailing belief was that Davis intended to troll Garcia. Fans reacted with a mix of amusement and disapproval.
“You’re cold for the second pic during the man’s fight,” joked one fan.
Another labeled Davis as a troll, while a third speculated that the second picture held a personal significance. Amidst the diverse interpretations, a consensus emerged that Davis, in his own unique way, aimed to emphasize the victory with the inclusion of the second picture.
Ryan Garcia (23-1) makes his return to the ring on Saturday night, a little under eight months after losing for the first time at the hands of Gervonta “Tank” Davis. He will face Oscar Duarte (26-1-1), a lesser known Mexican boxer who possesses solid power.
19 of Garcia’s 23 victories have ended via stoppage, while Duarte has finished 21 of his 26 wins by knockout. There could be plenty of fireworks on display.
The fight will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, with the event broadcast slated to begin at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT. It will be shown live on DAZN as part of the company’s subscription service. It won’t be pay-per-view.
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Garcia won’t be making close to the same money as his fight against Tank Davis, but he will continue to build on what has already been a very financially successful career.
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The press conference for this fight was certainly interesting, as Garcia took the opportunity to take some shots at Golden Boy promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. It’s clear the partnership won’t last too much longer.
Ryan Garcia is making his first appearance since falling to Gervonta Davis and suffering his first-ever loss.
Bounce back needed for Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia is currently in the process of building back up to a big fight. The rising star got his wish when Gervonta “Tank” Davis agreed to a bout in April, but Garcia was defeated by a 7th round body shot. It was the first loss of Garcia’s career.
This will be Garcia’s first fight since the loss, so eyes will be on how he bounces back and if he does so convincingly. He’s the clear favorite with -450 odds, while Oscar Duarte is a +325 underdog.
Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte Fight Card
Garcia will steal the headlines, but there will be plenty of additional talent on display. Five fights will feature on the main card. Three other fights will be held as prelims, although they won’t be shown on the broadcast.
Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte
Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez
Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Joshua Conley
Darius Fulghum vs. Pachino Hill
Asa Stevens vs. Dominique Griffin
Mosley Jr.’s last fight was an emphatic knockout victory over D’Mitrius Ballard in which he captured the vacant WBO NABO middleweight title. Schofield has started his career 15-0 and is one of the hottest prospects in the lightweight division.
