Promoter Oscar De La HoyaGolden Boy Promotions) effectively “resolved” disputes over who is “side A” in a potential duel between popular American knockouts Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) and Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs).
Formerly Davis promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr.Mayweather Promotions) stated that the fight would take place only in the light weight limit and that it was his ward who would dictate the terms. Garcia partially agreed with Floyd’s demands, but Oscar decided to chop off his shoulder.
Apparently
he already changed his mind: “Ryan has always competed at lightweight, but he still feels more comfortable at super lightweight. In my opinion, there will be no problems in this matter. But about the status … You see, I came to boxing as an Olympic champion, which allowed me to immediately become “golden boy” and dictate terms, be the so-called “side A”. But now I’m not a fighter, but a promoter. And I always see which of the fighters should dictate the terms. There are a lot of young fighters in boxing right now who are already filling the arenas and have a huge fan base. Fighters like Garcia, Davis and Jake Paul have learned how to use social media to build their following.”
“I believe that in such a duel there cannot be one side A, – De La Hoya explained his idea. – After all, they are both – side A – fighters who dictate the terms. That is why this fight is so difficult to do. But if you agree that they are both – side A, then it will be easier. Honesty is needed in this matter. They are both famous, both can sell fights on PPV. Even though Ryan hasn’t boxed on PPV yet. They both fill huge arenas. Why is it not so easy to make this fight? Because Garcia is under contract with Golden Boy Promotions and boxing
streaming DAZNwhile Davis is boxing on showtime in the show from RVS Al Haymon. For this fight to take place, all parties must agree. It’s a business…”
However, De La Hoya is positive, because “the most important thing is that both fighters want this fight to happen. We have to do it, because that’s what the fans want from us.”
Rumor has it that the Mayweather-McGregor rematch is “very close”, and the Davis-Garcia fight will be their opening act. And here is the reaction to this news from UFC boss Dana White.
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