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Major Fight From Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis Fight Card Just Fell Apart

Published 04/15/2023, 7:00 AM EDT

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Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will fight in a highly anticipated professional boxing match dubbed “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This”. Davis holds the WBA (Regular) lightweight title and will compete against Garcia, the former WBC interim lightweight champion. The fight will take place on April 22 at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada at a catchweight of 136 lbs and a rehydration clause of 10 lbs. Fans are eagerly anticipating this event.

Boxing fans all over the world are waiting for the matchup with bated breath. No doubt, this match is very well on its way to becoming the biggest event this year. The list of the undercard for this fight is out, promising a spectacular event filled with great fights. However, one sudden change has caught people off-guard, and that change is the replacement of Sena Agbeko. American sportswriter, Dan Rafael, shared the news on Twitter.

A Major change in the Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta undercard

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Just a week before the highly anticipated Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight, the co-main event underwent a significant change. Sena Agbeko was initially slated to challenge David Morrell Jr. for the super middleweight title, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) denied him a license. Yamaguchi Falcao, a former Olympic bronze medalist, has now stepped in to replace Agbeko.

 

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Despite the change in opponent, Morrell Jr. is undeterred in his mission to “seek and destroy”. He remains focused and determined to defend his title against Falcao. On the other hand, Falcao has vowed to deliver an impressive performance and emerge as the new WBA (Super) Middleweight Champion. While Falcao’s recent record boasts eight consecutive victories. It’s worth noting that he hasn’t faced any significant opposition thus far. His toughest opponents were Alex Theran and Ernest Amuzu. Here are the details regarding the undercards for the fight.

The sudden change in opponent has added an exciting twist to the upcoming event. Fans are eager to see how Falcao performs against the undefeated Morrell Jr., and whether he can become the new super middleweight champion. All eyes will be on the ring come fight night to witness this thrilling encounter. Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez along with many others predicted the bout in favor of ‘Tank’ Davis. Here’s what ‘KingRy’ had to say after learning Alvarez’s pick.

Ryan Garcia on Canelo Alvarez’s prediction for the upcoming fight

Ryan Garcia showed a positive attitude when he learned that Canelo Alvarez, his former gym mate, had picked Gervonta Davis to win their upcoming fight on April 22nd. He did not become disheartened by Canelo’s comments. Garcia acknowledged that this fight is an opportunity for him to prove his mettle and make a comeback. Both boxers will be risking their undefeated records when they step inside the ring.

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When asked about Canelo’s prediction, Garcia stressed the importance of staying focused on the present moment and avoiding distractions from external factors. He believes in continuously improving himself and overcoming every challenge that comes his way. Garcia is confident that he will shock the world on April 22nd. It seems like he is not concerned about anyone else’s predictions.

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Chirag Radhyan

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Chirag Radhyan is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 300 articles and loves to talk about the animosity between athletes, leading up to a fight. His coverage of the off-court drama between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury received widespread appreciation from readers.
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