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Former Undisputed Champion Offers Advice to Ryan Garcia Ahead of the Gervonta Davis Fight

Published 04/22/2023, 10:45 AM EDT

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Former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight, offering Garcia some valuable advice on how to pull off the upset. Bowe, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, believes that Davis is the better fighter due to his extensive experience in the ring. However, Bowe also thinks that Garcia has a real chance of winning the fight if he plays to his strengths.

The fight is set to take place this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and promises to be one of the biggest fights in the sport. Moreover, many boxing legends and current fighters also gave their prediction on who will win this super fight. It looks like the former Olympic medalist also has some insights to share as he shared his prediction for the fight.

Riddick Bowe gives his prediction for Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia

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In a recent interview with Fight Hype, Bowe was asked if he did indeed pick ‘Tank’ Davis to win the fight. He then revealed that Davis was his choice due to their matching styles and personalities.

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Tank is the better fighter. He’s got lot more experience and Tank is a cool dude like me,” he said. Bowe’s analysis of the fight is likely to be of great interest to boxing fans, many of whom are eagerly anticipating the showdown between two of the sport’s rising stars. However, while he thinks that Davis will be the favorite to win he also acknowledged that Garcia has the tools to win if he uses them effectively.

Bowe reveals how Garcia can win against Davis

Later in the interview, Bowe was asked how ‘KingRy’ can pull off a victory against his toughest opponent to date. The former champion advised Garcia to use his jab and hook throughout the fight. He also added that Garcia needs to be consistent with his approach and not deviate from his game plan. “If he uses his jab and hook for 12 rounds, he should win,” said the former champion.

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While Bowe believes that Davis is the favorite stepping into the ring, he will not have an easy matchup. The key, according to Bowe, will be for Garcia to stay disciplined and focused throughout the fight, and to avoid getting caught up in the moment.

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What did you think about Bowe’s advice to Garcia and his prediction for the fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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