Gervonta Davis made a strong comeback by knocking out Frank Martin in the eighth round on Saturday night despite being out of the ring for 14 months, his longest break yet. Davis’s powerful left hand secured the knockout, keeping his record perfect at 30-0 and defending his WBA lightweight title. Ryan Garcia, a former opponent, has challenged Davis again, and Davis has expressed interest. Let’s explore the full details.
Gervonta Davis Eyes Ryan Garcia Rematch Following KO Win Over Frank Martin
Ryan Garcia is still interested in a rematch with Gervonta Davis. Garcia was present at a packed MGM Grand Garden Arena event, wearing a shirt that challenged Davis to a rematch with “rematch me, bit**” written on it. After winning his fight against Martin, Davis addressed the potential rematch with Garcia in the post-fight press conference. Davis said, “Oh Ryan, he’s crazy he’s crazy talking about rematch, he said i was the best 135lbs to 142lbs. He said that say he wanna fight me again, I’ll Kick His A** again.”
Ryan Garcia and Gervonta “Tank” Davis fought in 2023, with Davis knocking out Garcia in the seventh round, improving his record to 29-0. Davis delivered the knockout punch at 1:44, and while it initially seemed unremarkable, it forced Garcia to take a knee and prevented him from getting up before the ten count.
This loss was Garcia’s first and fueled his desire for a rematch. However, organizing a rematch won’t be easy, as Garcia is currently serving a suspension for PEDs, which presents a significant obstacle. Despite these challenges, fans are eager for a Garcia-Davis rematch at 140 pounds. The rivalry between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis continues, with their first fight leaving fans wanting more.
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