Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) urged Ryan Garcia to retire from competition on social media after his dominant victory over Devin Haney.
Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) defeated former WBC world super lightweight titleholder Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) three times at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, defeating his California rival by majority decision. .
Garica’s concerning behavior tainted preparations for the much-anticipated matchup, with Garica weighing more than three pounds over the 140-pound limit and having to pay a fine.
When Garcia boxed Davis last April, the contest generated more than $100 million in box office and pay-per-view revenue, making it the fifth highest-grossing contest in Nevada boxing history. .
Davis ultimately stopped Garcia within seven rounds at T-Mobile Arena, but shortly after Garcia’s win over Haney, the current WBA lightweight champion took to social media to ask what the outcome would be if the rematch took place. , posted a now-deleted tweet. That won’t change.
“It’s best for Ryan to retire now,” Davis posted on social media platform X. [Garcia] It will hurt badly. ”
Garcia fired back at X today, writing: “Everyone wants to talk about this little stupid tank. Let’s fight that funny story all the way. Come on number 144 and let’s stop talking about it. If we beat Frank. [Martin on June 15] Let’s do it. ”
