Ryan Garcia Gets Brutally Honest on His Next Steps After TKO Defeat to Gervonta Davis

Gervonta Davis v Ryan Garcia - Fight Night
(Photo : Al Bello / Staff) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Ryan Garcia in the black trunks exchanges punches with Gervonta Davis in the green and purple trunks during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ryan Garcia took a risk by challenging Gervonta Davis to a high-stakes boxing match, hoping to inject some excitement into the sport and please fans. 

The two young stars went head to head in a rare megafight between athletes under 30. Unfortunately, Garcia lost the match when Davis knocked him out with a body shot in the seventh round.

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Ryan Garcia Remains Determined 

Garcia fought with the impatience and eagerness of a 24-year-old, keen to put on a show for the packed audience. This proved his downfall as he left himself open for Davis to capitalize on his mistakes. 

Despite being warned after an earlier knockdown, Garcia couldn't resist and was knocked out in the seventh round.

Garcia plans to move up to the 140-pound weight class, which will better suit his taller frame. He struggled to meet the 136-pound weight limit, and the rehydration clause prevented him from adding significant weight after cutting down. 

Despite the loss, Garcia remains determined to pursue his dreams, knowing that many great boxers have suffered losses and came back stronger. 

Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Manny Pacquiao all had devastating losses but bounced back after.

Although the loss is a setback for Garcia, he has time to learn and grow from this experience. Losing at 24 is different from losing at 34, when fighters are often stuck in their ways and unable to adapt. Garcia can use this experience to become a better fighter and eventually achieve greatness like boxing legends before him.

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