Promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr.Mayweather Promotions) promises not to put a spoke in the wheel, is ready to organize a duel between his top fighter, the WBA World lightweight champion American puncher Gervonta Davis (26-0, 22 KOs) and the eternal challenger compatriot Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs).
The other day, Garcia had a fight in super lightweight, sped off ex-world champion Dominican Javier Fortuna, after which he announced that he would not return to lightweight.
Mayweather made it clearthat this will not work: ““Tank” Davis is now the main character in boxing. Even that kid Garcia. Please note that he only talks about one thing – about the “Tank”. But this is boxing. And here we are constantly sacrificing something. Do you want to fight “Tank”? No problem. But the fight will take place at lightweight. And if so, then we are ready to do it before the end of the year.”
“What’s the problem, boy? Did you fight in lightweight yesterday? – Mayweather decided to throw a little on Garcia. – I understand when the fighters exceeded thirty. Then it is really harder to drive weight. But he’s still quite young. Ready to make a light weight limit? Will you make this sacrifice? It has always been so. And in my time, I also sacrificed a lot for the fight with (the current promoter of Garcia) De La Hoya. He chose the weight category, gloves, judges. But I knew that I was stronger. And if you feel that you can beat the “Tank”, then you will have to sacrifice something.”
According to Mayweather, the fight can take place at least three months later: “There is no problem in organizing it. We’ll even give up a lot of our principles to make the fight. But we will not give up money. So, the fight will take place in lightweight, and “Tank” Davis is side A. Agree, it’s fair. After all, Ryan has never even been a champion. “Temporary” titles are bullshit, they don’t count. I only know one thing. When the “Tank” hits this kid, he won’t wake up until next year. Yes, yes, I decided to throw a f*ck on the fan a little. And if without jokes, then we can agree. But only at lightweight.”
The other day, Garcia told the reason for the conflict with “Tank” Davis. Even earlier, Shakur Stevenson spoke about a megafight against Ryan.
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