Beyond that Gervonta Davis such as Ryan García They have created the opportunity of social networks to compete against each other in one of the highest thrill matches that the lightweight division can offer; the truth is, the real chance that they will be able to do it in the near future is not that great.
The main reason has to do with it Following his seventh-round knockout win over Luke Campbell on January 2, Ryan García was forced by the World Boxing Council to contest the division’s world title against Devin Haney., who successfully defended him for the last time against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
On the downside, it’s hard to think Gervonta Davis will settle down to 135lbs for good as he’s proven to be a natural super featherweight and that’s where he would be most comfortable extending his reign. It is also there that Floyd Mayweather’s apprentice has faced an unexpected challenge in recent days.
Who called him to fight is Gary Russel Jr, WBC Featherweight World Champion who will be looking for the sixth successful defense of his belt against Japanese Tomoki Kameda in February and who, if he does, is seriously considering moving up to 130 pounds where he wants to show he’s over the necessary arguments to acanar with Tank.
“Davis has built his entire career fighting smaller guys. The other fighters don’t have my skills or intellect. When he says I’m not tall enough to face him sounds stupid.”, expressed in dialogue with The Last Stand Podcast. And the challenge has been launched!