In a recent interview on PBC’s ‘Gloves are Off,’ Gervonta Davis revealed his true feelings about facing Ryan Garcia and the power he possesses. Davis admitted that he was nervous about Garcia’s power after a conversation with Ryan’s brother before their fight in April of last year. Ryan’s brother had warned Davis about the power that his brother possesses, leading Davis to feel genuinely nervous about the upcoming bout.
According to Davis, Ryan Garcia’s rushing style of fighting may have worked against him in their fight. Davis believes that if Garcia had been more patient, he might have been able to land some significant shots. However, Garcia’s all-out attacks allowed Davis to clinch and smother his attempts to score a stoppage. Despite connecting with a lot of shots, Garcia was unable to land the punch he needed to knock out Davis.
In hindsight, Davis believes that Garcia made a mistake by agreeing to weight stipulations that drained him and gave Davis an advantage in the fight. Davis suggests that Garcia was too gullible and got played by Tank’s management. Davis recalls feeling nervous about facing Garcia due to his reputation for knocking out opponents in the gym and on social media clips.
Davis emphasizes the importance of patience in boxing, particularly when facing a powerful opponent like Ryan Garcia. He believes that Garcia’s rushing style has worked against him in the past, except in his fight against Devin Haney where it paid off. Davis recalls catching Garcia with a shot that made him “make a little face,” indicating that he was hurt before dropping to his knee.
When asked about his feelings at the moment the fight ended, Davis expressed relief. He recalled the moment when Garcia took a knee and was counted out in the seventh round. Despite his initial nerves about facing Garcia’s power, Davis emerged victorious in their bout.
Overall, Gervonta Davis’s insights into his fight with Ryan Garcia offer a unique perspective on the importance of patience and strategy in boxing. Despite feeling nervous about Garcia’s power, Davis was able to adapt and ultimately secure the win. The lessons learned from this fight will undoubtedly inform Davis’s future matchups and continue to shape his approach to the sport.