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To the delight of boxing fans, many big matches are lined up this year. However, one of the most significant fights will occur at Nevada’s T Mobile arena on April 22. Fans have been wanting to see the face-off between the two belligerents, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, for a long time. While the former is the reigning WBA (Regular) Lightweight title holder, the latter is a former WBC (Interim) Lightweight champion. Both share an unblemished record and have an uncanny penchant for quick and decisive stoppages. Though the rate of knockout wins heavily tilts in favor of the Brooklyn-born southpaw.

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The odds stack against the Californian Garcia by any stretch of thought. He has participated in and won all twenty-three fights. But a common point where even die-hard fans seem to come together is that, with the exceptions of Luke Campbell and Javier Fortuna, he has yet to face a formidable opponent who took him to the limit.

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Don’t let the past hold you back – Ryan Garcia

On the other hand, Davis has had many fights against opponents who stretched him till the final bell.

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Amidst hectic training schedules and the hyperbolic press conferences and interactions with media members, both the boxers might consider themselves lucky to find a few moments of solace.

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Ryan Garcia certainly has the upper hand when it comes to social media. Nearly ten million fans follow him on Instagram. So he makes it a point to update them with his life’s latest developments and happenings.

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Today early morning, he posted a message about confronting painful memories. He told everyone not to give up and keep moving forward. Have faith in God and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. “Was moved to share that in times where your past is thrown at you. You remember Christ is with you, and the only mistake you can make is letting your past keep you still. Trust God and the Holy Spirit, making you new don’t give up, and don’t stay still.Garcia said

While details of what prompted the talented boxer to post such a message are unavailable, he might be having one of those blue days or genuinely wants to uplift everyone’s spirits, motivate them and tell them to keep going on.

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Who is your favorite boxer between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia? Do share your views and opinions with us in the comments below.

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Jaideep R. Unnithan is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports and one of the division’s most trusted voices. Since joining in October 2022, he has brought a deep love for the sport into every story, whether reporting on live bouts with the ES LiveEvent Desk or unpacking the legacy of fighters from different eras as part of the features desk. Trained under EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, which is a specialized training initiative designed to refine top writers' skills through mentorship and advanced sports journalism techniques, Jaideep’s writing reflects a quiet authority shaped by two years of covering boxing’s flashpoints and fault lines. He is drawn to the warrior code of legends like Alexis Argüello and Marvin Hagler, while also staying attuned to the promise of rising stars like Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Jaideep has a special fascination with Naoya Inoue’s old-school grit. Beyond writing, he reads widely, a habit that sharpens his storytelling, whether he’s tracing the rhythm of a classic fight or preparing his next ringside dispatch. Before joining EssentiallySports, Jaideep worked as a client manager and team manager in corporate roles, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to his journalistic career. He has also completed notable certifications, including a Non-Fiction Book Writing Workshop.

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