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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: Mike Tyson attends the Citi Taste Of Tennis on August 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for AYS Sports Marketing)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: Mike Tyson attends the Citi Taste Of Tennis on August 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for AYS Sports Marketing)
Ryan Garcia has long expressed his desire to face Gervonta Davis in a potential showdown. And former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson shared his thoughts on the outcome of the highly anticipated faceoff.
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Tyson was talking to a correspondent from ES News at a party. In conversation, Tyson was asked about the outcome of the Garcia vs Davis fight, “Ryan Garcia wants to fight Gervonta. What happens when they fight?”
However, Tyson was unsure about the outcome. He responded with a simple, “I don’t know.”
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 13: Ryan Garcia of the United States speaks during a press conference at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The correspondent then rephrased his question and asked if both fighters had a 50-50 chance. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson nodded in agreement and mentioned that the fighters do have a 50-50 chance of winning.
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The Ryan Garcia Gervonta Davis showdown
Ryan Garcia is scheduled to face Javier Fortuna at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on July 16, 2022. However, boxing fans have long anticipated a Garcia vs Davis showdown.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gervonta Davis of The United States celebrates following his fight with Liam Walsh of England in the IBF World Junior Lightweight Championship match at Copper Box Arena on May 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
In fact, Garcia has mentioned that he wishes to face Davis after his fight against Fortuna. Davis, who recently had a spectacular win against Rolando Romero, called out Garcia after his fight. It was reported that Davis leaned over the ropes and shouted at Garcia, telling him that he’s next.
Let me handle business July 16th I’m going to get tank, he was screaming the whole fight I’m next so let it be.. December let’s get it #TankRolly
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 29, 2022
Meanwhile, Garcia responded to Davis for calling him out. He mentioned that he will face Tank after he handles business on July 16. Moreover, he also gave boxing fans a snippet by adding that the potential bout might take place in December.
Shut the fuck up! https://t.co/oT17qUR1AD
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) June 5, 2022
The duo even had a war of words during the recent Devin Haney championship bout.
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