The battle for the WBC interim lightweight title between Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell has divided the boxing community. The long-awaited match-up is slated for December 5, 2020, after much uncertainty surrounding the finalization of the date. Not to mention, there still remains uncertainty surrounding the venue and live gate procedures that played into the progress of the bout.
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Now that the fight is seemingly more tangible than ever, fans and pundits have begun picking sides in the battle. The winner of the bout will arguably enhance their profile significantly and answer plenty of questions regarding the division’s future. Given their overall body of work, it’s understandable that fans are keen to see who emerges on top.
Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell- Pick your fighter
Chiefly, one of the most high-profile promoters, Eddie Hearn, has sided with Campbell heading into the lightweight showdown. The former Olympic gold medalist is a favorite in many people’s eyes based on the talent pool that has come his way. However, Saul Canelo Alvarez’s coach, Eddy Reynoso, stands on the other side of Hearn’s pick.
Reynoso, who has been backing Canelo’s in his corner has also been linked to other notable names, including Oscar Valdez. Not to mention, May 2020 reports detailed that he was to aid Andy Ruiz Jr. in his training efforts. The 2019 trainer of the year in Reynoso has put the house down on Ryan Garcia to come out victorious.
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Luke Campbell is coming off a decision loss to Vasyl Lomachenko in his last outing from more than a year ago. His extended absence from competition brought forth the notion that he comes back stronger against Garcia. Moreover, he’s looked like a renewed fighter ever since winning his rematch against Yvan Mendy and will be prepared for Ryan’s unorthodox style.
Ryan Garcia has been champing at the bit to remain active after coming off a spectacular first-round KO back in February. He blasted Francisco Fonseca to retain his WBC Silver lightweight title in the Honda Center. Additionally, he has caused major problems for his opponents with his lightning-fast hand speed.
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