The champion in three categories, the current holder of the WBA World lightweight title (up to 61.2 kg), American Gervonta Davis (27-0, 25 KOs), unlike many fans, is not going to look behind his closest rival, Dominican Hector Luis Garcia (16 -0, 10 KOs), with whom he is scheduled to fight on January 7 in Washington (USA).
Recall that if successful, Davis is likely to meet with compatriot Ryan Garcia in April.
But Gervonta, known for his self-confidence, prefers to focus on the immediate goal.
“I certainly don’t underestimate him or look behind him,” he assured. “You saw what he did against Colbert. I know that he is technical, and I am going to study him in detail, looking at the records of his fights. I’m not one of those who look behind the opponent’s back just because the media calls him garbage or something like that. I don’t think of him like that.”
We add that Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) also planned an intermediate fight and seemed to be going to box with Filipino Mercito Gesta on January 28, but in the end he unexpectedly abandoned his original plans, for which he already ran into criticism from promoter Oscar De La Hoya .
At the same time, Ryan does not hide that he wants a knockout from Gervonta Davis.
Source: https://vringe.com/news/161365-dzhervonta-devis-ne-zaglyadyvaet-za-spinu-garsii.htm?rand=141343
