“This S*** Was at a Catch!”: Fans Have Their Say as Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte Took Unexpected Turn at the Final Moment

Ryan Garcia and Oscar Duarte finally got over the last of the formalities before they met up at the Toyota Center in Houston. Per the initial communication, their fight was supposed to take place at 140 pounds. However, the non-title bout will now happen at 143-pound catchweight. The news has, for sure, taken most of the fans and followers by surprise. Many joined in droves, airing their views on the latest developments around a fight that has been grabbing headlines for almost everything except boxing.

Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte: Up with weighty issues

As if it were a bolt from the blue to many. Some questioned the relevance. Garcia still lost the match to Davis. A few appeared curious about whether, at a higher weight dispensation, he would fight high-caliber boxers.

The following user is utterly surprised that the Ryan Garcia-Oscar Duarte fight is taking place at a catchweight!

However, the following user seems almost certain that Garcia isn’t strong enough to compete at 147 pounds. Questioning his technique, the user highlighted that ‘KingRy’ has already been dropped and stopped at 135 pounds. Whether he would be able to square up against boxers like Jaron Ennis or Terence Crawford, who incidentally plans to move up at 154 pounds, the user wondered.

Toeing almost similar lines, this follower mentioned that it’s funny how so many believe that Gervonta Davis defeated Garcia because of the rehydration clause and catchweight. That is until they figured out that it was the Californian who requested a catchweight since he was too heavy for 135 pounds. Anyhow, both were obliged to adhere to the rehydration provisions.

This user also suggested that Ryan Garcia keep out of Jaron Ennis’ way. Otherwise, before taking up guys like Keith Thurman, Jessie Vargas, or Mario Barrios at 147 pounds, he should first fight at least three to four bouts at 140 pounds.

Taken aback by the 143-pound catchweight, this user feels that Ryan Garcia and his boxing career are nothing short of a total farce.

Anyway, whatever the condition, fans will be looking forward to Ryan Garcia’s return to his good old winning ways. Either at 140 pounds or a division higher, it’s high time for him to forge a legacy.

The sooner it halts, the better it will be

But first, it starts with winning a world title. As of now, that appears distant. Even if he triumphs against Duarte tonight, Garcia will have to get across a battery of strong contenders to stake a claim at a belt. Literally, he is fighting a war on two fronts—one in the ring and the other outside, or rather inside—as he goes against his promoters, Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. A bird’s-eye view might reveal that he should be able to deal when it comes to boxing. However, settling the differences within the team is a long and winding process. There are a lot of people who genuinely hope that this public feud will stop soon.

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Do you think, after the distressing call-outs during the final press conference, Ryan Garcia will be in the right frame to win tonight? Please share your views with us in the comments below.

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