Tank Doesn’t Think Win Over Hector Luis Garcia Will Prepare Him for Ryan Garcia

It’s again to the drafting board, apparently, for Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.

The hard-hitting, 135-pound southpaw from Baltimore was not too long ago requested if his combat with fellow lefty Hector Luis Garcia final Saturday at Capitol One Enviornment in Washington D.C. served as superb preparation for his forthcoming showdown with Ryan Garcia, and Davis largely demurred, citing a marked distinction in kinds.

“Probably not,” Davis informed SecondsOut. “As a result of he (Luis Garcia) was a southpaw. He don’t don’t have any fashion like Ryan. Probably not. Probably not.”

Luis Garcia, who retired on the stool after the eighth spherical towards Davis, got here up from 130 kilos, the place he owns a belt, to land Saturday’s project. Then again, Ryan Garcia, who hits more durable and is taller than the Dominican, might be coming down in weight to combat Davis. Garcia’s final combat, a stoppage of Javier Fortuna, was contested at 140.

Davis and Garcia agreed to face one another a few months in the past. However the undefeated puncher indicated on the post-fight press convention on Saturday {that a} take care of Ryan Garcia had not been finalized. Their proposed 12-round combat, considered probably the most marketable non-title fights that may be made within the sport, is anticipated to happen this spring in Las Vegas at a catchweight of 136 kilos. Ryan Garcia opted to not have his personal “tune-up” combat.

“We simply ready for Ryan to just accept on his facet, and let’s get the job finished,” Davis mentioned.

Luis Garcia supplied a aggressive outing within the early going, tagging Davis with jabs and photographs to the physique. However Davis, a conservative puncher from a quantity standpoint, by no means appeared bothered by his opponent’s boxing capability, and appeared content material to take his time. Ultimately, towards the center rounds, Davis discovered his superb vary and started touchdown a few of his extra harrowing energy punches. The pivotal eighth spherical noticed Luis Garcia soak up a slew of strafing blows.

Davis, who bought out the Capitol One Enviornment lasy Saturday, entered that combat with a substantial cloud hanging over his head, stemming from allegations of home violence. In a separate matter, Davis must seem in court docket in February to handle allegations of a hit-and-run accident he was part of two years in the past. Davis’ fees embrace fleeing the scene of an accident that concerned 4 folks, together with a pregnant girl. The result of Davis’ trial may have an effect on his combat date with Garcia.