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Ryan Garcia wins his WBC Silver and NABO lightweight title bout against Philippine rival Romero Duno at MGM Grand Garden | Courtesy: Getty Images

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Ryan Garcia wins his WBC Silver and NABO lightweight title bout against Philippine rival Romero Duno at MGM Grand Garden | Courtesy: Getty Images
Ahead of Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis, the father of ‘KingRy’ forbade the WBA (regular) lightweight title holder to overlook his opponent’s right hand in the ring. Although the left hook is currently Garcia’s signature punch, Henry Garcia described his son’s right hand as “a hundred percent“. In his latest interview with Fight Hub TV, Henry Garcia spoke about the evolution of his son’s punch in boxing.
At different points in life, Garcia has had a different signature punch in the ring. While shedding light on Garcia’s right hand, his father even spoke about an injury. Here is why Gervonta Davis cannot afford to overlook Garcia’s right hand on the 22nd of April.
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The father of Ryan Garcia speaks about the signature punch of ‘KingRy’
According to Henry Garcia, at first, the jab was the signature punch of Ryan Garcia in boxing. However, soon the former WBC silver lightweight champion started favoring his hook. “When he turned 17-18, I was like, ‘His signature now is the left hook’,” said Henry Garcia speaking to Fight Hub TV. While speaking about Garcia’s signature punches, he stated how Garcia’s opponents overlooked his right hand while fighting. “Another thing they overlooked is his right hand. He had an injury, that’s why he couldn’t fight JoJo Diaz,” Henry Garcia added.
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As per the doctor’s advice, Garcia eventually took care of his right hand and is now ready to confront Davis in the ring. At the L.A. press conference, Davis claimed that the left hook was the only effective punch Garcia possessed in boxing. Contrary to Davis’ claim, Henry Garcia emphasized the capability of his son’s right hand. “The doctor told me why don’t you just get that taken care of? You got time. He did. And now, it’s a hundred percent,” he further stated.
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In a matter of a little over two weeks, Ryan Garcia will lock horns with Gervonta Davis inside the ring. Undoubtedly, Garcia will face the biggest challenge of his career in Gervonta Davis. What do you make of the comments by Henry Garcia ahead of Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis? Do you expect Garcia to cause ‘Tank’ trouble with his right hand inside the ring? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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