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WATCH: 6’2 NBA Star Damian Lillard Lands Flush On Boxer Ryan Garcia’s Nose, Almost Breaking It

Published 04/19/2022, 3:55 PM EDT

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Lightweight contender Ryan Garcia is still basking in the glory of a sensational comeback bout against Emmanuel Tagoe. Recently, Garcia himself was seen training with the Portland Trail Blazers player, Damian Lillard.

 

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The video was posted on Garcia’s YouTube page, and it was a part of the behind-the-scenes footage for the new Gatorade commercial. It begins with the two warming up with a few boxing drills and bag work.

Lillard was ecstatic to be part of the commercial and, more so, about shooting with Garcia. Talking about the shoot, he said, “You know outside of hoop, boxing is my favorite sport. So being here with one of the best young fighters and doing a boxing themed shoot has been fun.”

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Further, the duo spars with each other. Garcia was confident about his performance in the ring. When asked about Lillard’s long arms and reach, Garcia answered, “He could have the longest reach man could ever have. He’s not going to beat me.”

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However, Lillard was able to land a solid punch on Garcia’s nose. Garcia, who was impressed by Lillard’s performance, was quick to mention, “He can shoot 3s, I’ll give him that. Damien can shoot 3s, we’ll give him that.”

Talking about Lillard’s form, he further added, “He’s got good form, good technique. I’ll give him a solid 8/10 on technique.”

Ryan Garcia’s appearances in commercials

Garcia is no stranger when it comes to acting in advertisements. His most recent appearance was in a commercial for Gymshark. The commercial was a part of Gymshark’s standalone campaign, marking Garcia’s return to boxing after a year-long hiatus.

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The heartwarming ad showed Garcia’s journey in the sport while overcoming multiple adversities. Garcia also credits his family for being a source of support throughout his journey. The video also had a voiceover by Garcia’s father, which called attention to the importance of family and the community.

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Joshua Ben Joseph

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer for EssentiallySports. He started his career as an editorial cartoonist and holds a BFA degree with a specialization in Animated Filmmaking and Screenwriting from AISFM, Hyderabad. An avid lover of boxing history, Joshua believes his writing extends his lifelong adoration for combat sports.
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