Gervonta Davis FORCED Ryan Garcia TO SURRENDER IN A FIGHT / Devin Haney - Shakur Stevenson FIGHT

Gervonta Davis FORCED Ryan Garcia TO SURRENDER IN A FIGHT Devin Haney - Shakur Stevenson FIGHT The undefeated American lightweight Ryan Garcia rejected the idea of holding an interim bout before the scheduled meeting in the ring with the WBA (Regular) title holder in the lightweight division, Gervonta Davis. Earlier, Garcia planned to tow at the end of January with Filipino gatekeeper Mercito Gesta, it seems like the American even signed a contract, but suddenly changed his mind. Here 's how Ryan himself explains his decision: "I had time to think hard while the promoters were making me a fight, and I realized that the fans were already fed up with all these intermediate fights. It's time to give the fans what they want. At the same time, it was Davis who demanded an interim fight, not me. Therefore, let him settle his affairs." Recall, the 24-year-old Garcia held his last performance in July of this year, defeating Dominican Javier Fortuna on points. In total, the boxer has 23 victories and no defeats. The winner of the WBA Regular lightweight title, American Gervonta Davis, started talking about retirement. The 27-year-old boxer says he is not going to delay retirement, but before retiring he promises to meet with all the leaders of his weight category. "I'm not going to lie to you, I'm not going to be in boxing for too long. As soon as I get all these guys, I'll leave," Davis said. According to Gervonta, after completing his career, he intends to help young fighters succeed. "I just want to help the people who are following me right now," Davis added. It should be noted that Jervonta already has two next fights planned. On January 7, he will share the ring with Dominican Hector Luis Garcia, and if he wins, on April 15, with his compatriot Ryan Garcia. Gervonta Davis is often compared to a mini Mike Tyson. Ever since turning pro in 2013, “Tank” has displayed brute power and turned in a series of highlight-reel knockouts. Of his 27 fights, 25 have ended in KO – a 92.5% knockout ratio. Davis has 114 rounds under his belt, an average of just over four rounds a bout. Although the hard-hitting 28-year-old hasn’t had to rely on his boxing skills too much, he believes he doesn’t get the credit he deserves for being a master of the sweet science. Davis kicked off his career with eight consecutive KOs. He scored his first decision win against German Ivan Meraz in a 2014 six-rounder in which he knocked down the journeyman twice. After beating the rugged contender, Davis landed 16 consecutive KOs until meeting Isaac Cruz in Dec. 2021. Davis outlasted Cruz in a spirited and competitive unanimous decision in which he was forced to display more of his boxing skills – albeit with an injured hand. In his recent fight in May, he knocked out Rolando Romero with one punch. When Davis was asked if his boxing abilities are often overlooked because he’s such a prolific knockout artist, he agreed. “It's definitely overlooked, for sure. I feel as though I'm probably the most hated fighter, I think so,” said in a Twitter Spaces conversation hosted by @LazyLeftyOG. Davis will have another opportunity to show his boxing skills Jan. 7 against Hector Luis Garcia at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Showtime pay per view. The sturdy Garcia is coming off three straight decision victories, including an upset win against Chris Colbert. Davis promised he’s not overlooking Garcia since he has a matchup with Ryan Garcia waiting in the wings. “I’m just ready to shut everyone up. All the talking that’s going around, I just want to go in the ring and shut them all up,” Davis said during the kickoff press conference of his upcoming fight. “I’ve always been the guy who stays focused and knows that whoever is in front of me is a threat. We know that [Hector Luis] Garcia is coming. I’m watching him a lot. I know what they’re doing day in and day out. “This is just me trying to get over that hump. I don’t think of it as a dream come true. I’m not where I want to be yet. This fight is the next step.” Bob Santos, the coach of the WBA world champion in the second featherweight Hector Luis Garcia, believes that his ward will be a more difficult test for Gervonta Davis than Ryan Garcia. Recall that Gervonta and Hector will fight on January 7, and if Davis wins, he will face Ryan on April 15.