By: Sean Crose
“I was close to getting up for sure,” Ryan Garcia informed the gathered media after his knockout loss to Tank Davis Saturday evening in Las Vegas. “I don’t have any excuses. I just couldn’t get up.” Although shut, the Davis-Garcia combat was principally dominated by multi-titlist Davis. Still, there was not doubt that Garcia had his moments. In the top, it was an ideal left to the liver that ended issues for Garcia. A delayed response knockdown led to the favored Californian being unable to get again to his ft earlier than the referee counted to 10. At the put up combat press convention, nonetheless, Garcia made it clear he felt it was now time to maneuver on.
“I’m going to 140 (junior welterweight),” he stated when requested what was subsequent. “I feel much stronger at 140.” Since Saturday’s combat was held at a 136 pound catchweight, Garcia was requested if the following rehydration rule had an influence on his efficiency. ” I can’t actually pin that an excessive amount of,” he stated. “It is what it is. I signed the contract.” Garcia went on to present some props to his conqueror. “I think he’s someone that’s just a little more disciplined with me,” Garcia stated of Davis. “I didn’t play it smart. I started getting bored in there.”
Suffice to say, becoming bored whereas sharing a hoop with Gervonta Davis is just not advisable. “I definitely messed up,” stated Garcia. Again, nonetheless, the person seemed to be wanting in the direction of the long run. “I plan on returning whenever I can,” he stated. “Three months, I believe it is, and I’ll get back to it.” With all that being stated, Garcia indicated that there actually was no dangerous blood between himself and Davis, that the smack discuss main as much as the combat had all been to get in his opponent’s head earlier than the opening bell.
“It was nothing personal,” Garcia opined. “I hope to get a rematch some day.”
