When Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis stepped inside the ring on April 22, 2023, they shattered all records. As ‘Tank’ targeted Garcia with a body shot, the fight concluded in the 7th round, securing another victory for Davis in his record. However, it was not just the fight that made it stand out. The enormous numbers that it amassed had fans calling it a ‘super fight’.
Leonard Ellerbe calls Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis the two biggest stars in the sport
The Garcia-Davis bout had accumulated approximately $22.8 million in ticket sales, drawing a sold-out attendance of 20,842 spectators. Orchestrated by Showtime PPV, the event had garnered over 1.2 million domestic pay-per-view purchases. This feat represented the most prosperous match for Showtime PPV since the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor crossover, which had amassed an estimated 4.4 million PPV buys. It was this performance that led many to question the legitimacy of the nominees’ list.
“it’s ok, The fans showed up, they tuned in and most importantly the numbers tell the story not someone with an agenda,” replied Ellerbe to a fan who was disappointed with the exclusion. He called out the council for working with an agenda. Further lauding Tank, he said, “Two of the biggest stars in the sport came together and Tank did his thing and continues to show you why he’s that guy and also the most exciting in the sport.”
Though Garcia suffered a loss against Davis, he went on to revive himself in his next fight against Oscar Duarte. While things remain uncertain for Davis, Garcia is looking for his next event to pull in the crowd.
Is Ryan Garcia going to fight Rolly Romero next?
In a candid revelation, Ryan Garcia shed light on his recent decision to shift from Devin Haney to Rolando Romero. Addressing the speculation, Garcia clarified that Haney lost his opportunity, emphasizing the sequence as Garcia-Haney, not the other way around. Garcia affirmed his focus on Romero, with whom a Spring 2024 showdown was hinted at through a fight poster shared on social media.
This decision was presented as a calculated path to build anticipation and elevate the stakes for a potential future clash with Haney. When asked about the significance of the potential bout for Romero, Capucetti questioned if it could be the biggest fight of Romero’s career. In response, Garcia agreed with the thought. Regarding the expected outcome, Garcia was straightforward, stating, “I would defeat him decisively. I envision him with closed eyes.” His prediction was unequivocal, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Do you think this next bout would have the potential to appear in one of the top fights this year? However, do you agree with Ellerbe? We would love to hear your views on this topic.
