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A returning Ryan Garcia gets it done, but not without fuss against Oscar Duarte

Ryan Garcia exchanges punches with Oscar Duarte during their welterweight fight at Toyota Center on December 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

It was an unconventional showing and his weaknesses were again on display, but Ryan Garcia scored a R8 knockout victory over Oscar Duarte to end 2023 in the win column after Gervonta Davis inflicted a humbling first career loss during their heavily-anticipated PPV matchup back in April. So, what’s next? Continue reading “A returning Ryan Garcia gets it done, but not without fuss against Oscar Duarte”

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Hector Luis Garcia warns Gervonta Davis not to overlook him on Jan. 7 – as Garcia megafight lurks

Hector Garcia wins the WBA junior lightweight title on Figueroa-Lipinets undercard - The Ring

It’s often an overplayed phrase. Stick to the task at hand, avoid the danger that comes with underestimating opponents with more lucrative opportunities planned. WBA (Regular) lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis faces a tough task next Saturday, something his upcoming foe – WBA super-featherweight titlist – Hector Luis Garcia stressed to Spanish media. Continue reading “Hector Luis Garcia warns Gervonta Davis not to overlook him on Jan. 7 – as Garcia megafight lurks”

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Sacrifices: Mayweather replies as Garcia’s plans for Davis megafight are met with terms

Ryan Garcia walks into the ring to fight Javier Fortuna at the Crypto.com Arena on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, United States.

Ryan Garcia stressed after his R6 KO win over Javier Fortuna he’d pursue a Gervonta Davis megafight and the 23-year-old has already been relentless with his public pursuit. However, Tank’s promoter Floyd Mayweather now responded by discussing terms and the b-side sacrifices KingRy will have to make if he truly wants this lucrative bout before year’s end. Continue reading “Sacrifices: Mayweather replies as Garcia’s plans for Davis megafight are met with terms”

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Fortuna flattened, Gervonta Davis next? Saturday’s showing has Garcia gunning for 140lb showdown

Ryan Garcia knocks Javier Fortuna down during their Super Light weight 12 rounds fight at Crypto.com Arena on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles,...

All during fight week, newly-converted super-lightweight contender Ryan Garcia spoke bullishly of having supreme confidence, both in his ability and mindset, to do what he had set out to against former WBA super-featherweight champion Javier Fortuna at the weekend. Afterwards, the 23-year-old called it a career-best win before again calling for a Gervonta Davis megafight. Continue reading “Fortuna flattened, Gervonta Davis next? Saturday’s showing has Garcia gunning for 140lb showdown”

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Haney retains his WBC lightweight strap with comfy decision win over Diaz Jr

Lightweight champion Devin Haney poses with referee Russell Mora after defeating Joseph Diaz Jr. In a title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on...

Banana skin avoided: Devin Haney absorbed some tricky moments, invested heavily to the body and wore on a bullish Joseph Diaz Jr as the WBC lightweight titlist improved to 27-0, before reaffirming his desire to fight new unified champion George Kambosos Jr next in 2022.
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Devin Haney’s gutcheck win over Jorge Linares suits the lightweight division nicely

Devin Haney and Jorge Linares battle during their WBC lightweight title fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Haney won...

He had to absorb some dangerous moments in the final three rounds, but Devin Haney (26-0, 15 KOs) successfully retained his WBC strap during an entertaining main event matchup against Jorge Linares at the weekend – a display that rightly has the lightweight division on notice. Continue reading “Devin Haney’s gutcheck win over Jorge Linares suits the lightweight division nicely”