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Gervonta Davis Remains Brutally Honest About Ryan Garcia’s Left Hook

Published 04/11/2023, 9:00 AM EDT

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WBA (Regular) lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is set to face off against his most prominent rival to date, Ryan Garcia, in a highly-anticipated fight this month. The upcoming fight between the two is one that has been eagerly awaited by boxing fans around the world. Both fighters are known for their impressive records and their ability to deliver powerful punches in the ring. The fight is expected to be a close one, with both fighters bringing their A-game to the match. Moreover, the heated rivalry between the two has only made the fight more appealing to the audience.

Both fighters have their own weapons which they will surely bring into the fight. For Garcia, it will be his signature left hook which he has knocked out many opponents from. Moreover, ‘Tank’ also remained brutally honest when speaking about Garcia’s signature punch.

Gervonta Davis makes honest admission about Ryan Garcia’s left hook

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In a recent interview with PBC ahead of the fight, Davis has spoken candidly about his preparation for the fight and his thoughts on Garcia’s fighting style. When asked about Garcia’s left hook, Davis was quick to acknowledge its strength and effectiveness. However, this would be the case only until he steps inside the ring with him. “I mean as of right now yes, I will say that his left hook is his money shot until I get in there with him,” said Davis.

 

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Despite the hype surrounding the fight, both Davis and Garcia have faced their fair share of setbacks in recent months. Davis has dealt with legal issues outside of the ring, while Garcia has been forced to withdraw from previous fights

Due to health concerns, however, both fighters have remained focused on their upcoming match, with Davis stating that he is ready to take on Garcia and emerge victorious. Davis feels Ryan Garcia is not on his level ahead of the fight. In another interview with Showtime Sports, ‘Tank’ Davis revealed that while he respected Garcia as an opponent, he feels that the two are not matched in skill levels. “I don’t think skill-wise he’s on my level. I still have to respect him as a fighter but I feel as though he’s not on my level as far as skills,” said Davis.

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Fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see these two talented boxers face off in the ring. Moreover, with Davis’ honest assessment of Garcia’s skill, it’s clear that both fighters are taking the match seriously and are prepared to give it their all. Boxing fans around the world will undoubtedly be tuning in to see who comes out on top in this fight.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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