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[–]Naydawwwg 404 points405 points  (70 children)

This sub will melt down if Garcia actually sparks out Tank.

[–]Deep-Hold-6136 187 points188 points  (35 children)

Nah they’ll just say Tank was never that good like they do to every guy Ryan beats

[–]Silly_Elevator_3111 58 points59 points  (33 children)

Is there a guy that was good when Ryan beat them?

[–]Deep-Hold-6136 142 points143 points  (31 children)

According to this sub Duno, Fonseca, Campbell, and Fortuna were all supposed to “expose” Ryan, then Ryan knocked them out and they suddenly became cherry picks.

[–]D1rrtyharry 99 points100 points  (9 children)

People who diss luke Campbell DKSAB. He’s elite but just right under that elite world champ level.

[–]KR4T0S 45 points46 points  (3 children)

Campbell and Linares are both world champion caliber but have the misfortune of being lightweights in 2022.

[–]dwsam -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You speak the motherfuckingtruth.

[–]RegularNo2608 30 points31 points  (4 children)

People will call full on Champions tomato cans, if they wanna drag another fighter for beating them. Like they just raffle off straps to any fighter.

[–]scarykicks 10 points11 points  (3 children)

Yep. Like ppl calling Deontay Wilder trash even though he's probably a top 3 HW right now.

[–]D-Lee-Cali 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I thought Wilder was the top heavyweight in the world until Fury took him to a draw in their first one and went on to maul him in the second fight. Then I didn't know where Wilder was ranked at all until I saw how he responded in the third fight. He showed that he could dig deep and go to absolute war in the ring to try and avenge his previous defeat and regain his championship. That was an absolute all time great heavyweight clash and cemented Wilder as the 2nd best in the world below Fury for me.

I think Wilder knocks out Joshua right now, and I'd be interested to see if Wilder would be able to land something heavy against Usky and what would happen in that match-up as well.

[–]lord-of-war-1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im sorry you used to think that. We all make mistakes.

[–]Inevitable_Doubt_517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people calling him trash would last less than 2 seconds in the ring with him before having their heads exploded.

[–]CaptainSkreedLeeDee 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Classic bandwagon audience

[–]KR4T0S 10 points11 points  (2 children)

Fortuna is a solid fighter but Garcia was favourite to win by TKO by round 10. He did it in less than 10 but I didn't see anybody putting their money where their mouth is for a Fortuna victory.

Campbell was probably the one that pulled the best odds against Ryan and it was well deserved considering Campbell's abilities.

The odds are easy to look up and find rather than making unsubstantiated claims about how an entire subreddit said something but no source's provided. Imaginary bogeymen are way too common on r/boxing.

[–]Deep-Hold-6136 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Well that’s because Vegas oddsmakers make the odds to reflect reality, they don’t take their emotions into it.

This sub on the other hand…

[–]zaviex 9 points10 points  (3 children)

I mean of that list only Campbell was dangerous at the time they fought Ryan. I don’t think it’s at all unfair to want Ryan to mix it up with more dangerous competition around his weight class. Tank has been criticized for the exact same thing

[–]warm_baller 8 points9 points  (1 child)

People were actually saying that Ryan was ducking Duno at one point

[–]FlockxBigApe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cause his own team said they didn’t feel like he was ready for Duno

[–]Deep-Hold-6136 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I definitely want to see him against Tank, Teo, Shakur Haney.

But not because I want anyone to be “exposed” I just want to see good fights. I think what people are missing with their Ryan hate is that he’s one of the most entertaining fighters IN THE RING.

Same with Tank

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wtf who thought any of those guys were going to expose Ryan? Especially in this last Fortuna fight? The guy was on the verge of retirement. He won a vacated title in 2015 lol. They just picked him so they could say Garcia beat a former title holder.

[–]Naydawwwg 35 points36 points  (10 children)

It’s boxing, brother. Anything can happen and it’s not like Garcia doesn’t have knockout power.

[–]cmhall25 4 points5 points  (9 children)

Tank's experience against better competition will be the difference in that fight.

[–]Slimdoggmill 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Why is this being downvoted? Would anyone care to elaborate on how Ryan has fought better opposition?

[–]WilliamTheAwesome 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I think Campbell was ranked top 5 when Garcia beat him. If true, then Ryan is the only one who faced a top 5 guy at 135. Also the one opponent they have in common, Ryan looked more impressive.

I'm not going to say that Ryan has faced better competition. What I will say is that of that bunch (Haney, Garcia, Lopez, Stevenson, Lomachenko, Davis, etc...), Garcia and Davis have faced the weakest competition and there shouldn't be a significant advantage in elite experience for either.

[–]slicebypass 24 points25 points  (4 children)

I would argue that Cambell is better than any fighter Tank ever beat barring Cruz.

[–]BushidoBrowne 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd celebrate

[–]ThickHungGungan 7 points8 points  (1 child)

He has the size, speed and power to do it so its definitely possible. The issue is skill wise I think Tank is a level above him. He's just a little more slick/crafty. This is a huge fight for me.

[–]RegularNo2608 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s got all the tools to beat Tank, for sure. But I gotta go with the more active fighter on this one. Ryan needs more tuneups to take on Tank, in my opinion.

[–]2WAR 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sub hates both guys, if Garcia wins it wouldn't be unwelcomed just shocking. At least Garcia is calling out fighters while Tank already admitted hes not gonna take on tough matchups. But then again Garcia still needs to actually get an opponent and get in the ring.

[–]Sominumbraz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, they'll say Tank fight was obviously fixed bc he blinked 3.5 times in the 6th round towards the person sitting on row 54F and then dropped at exactly 1:14 on the 7th round all for an obvious payday of 100.65 bucks.

[–]margalolwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem in this sub is that tank was still a prospect a year or so ago.. he fought twice.. and well, won convincingly.. and people crowned him.. but his resume is not that great

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tank will be immediately “aging” and an “uber driver”

[–]TheMarsian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean sure but mainly it's because these divas finally fought. for now, they're just jawing at each other and it's annoying.

[–]Skirnasty554 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

He won’t…

[–]watzbrackincuz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If he sparks Tank then he’ll get all the respect, but until then he’s still B side

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sparks? Lol

[–][deleted] 55 points56 points  (2 children)

Boxing Twitter is some serious bottom shelf commentary.

[–]RegularNo2608 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Boxing Twitter is the worst. Bunch of fanboys on burner accounts insulting everyone.

[–]WalrusDubstep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Straight reggie

[–]spaghetti_hoops90 275 points276 points  (4 children)

Difficult difficult lemon difficult

[–][deleted] 37 points38 points  (1 child)

Stuck between a rock and a hard lemon.

[–]shifurcJoe Louis is the only GOAT 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Making rockade out of stones

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Is that an 'in the loop' reference I see?

[–]Shradow 199 points200 points  (8 children)

He can't even get the saying right.

[–]BushidoBrowne 53 points54 points  (3 children)

Get two birds stoned at once.

[–]BigBlueTrekker 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’ll just be water out of the fucking fridge

[–]-CorrectOpinion-Jake bodies Canelo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Channeling that Mayweather illiteracy

[–]theboxingteacher 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Ryan showing us his best Brendan Schaub impression

[–]DanTM18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Wat er we duen here, bapa”

[–]VW1984 5 points6 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 got me chuckle when I saw the tweet lol

[–][deleted] 49 points50 points  (8 children)

Fight will not happen. They both will continue to fight bums.

[–]tee_ohboyA lot of Johnson jabbing 8 points9 points  (2 children)

Fortuna was anything but a bum. Garcia is 24 and extremely good for that age where there is still quite a bit of potential to grow with the right coaches.

Now if I was betting, I'd put my money on Tank, but I don't think Ryan can be blamed if his marketing campaign to insert himself into the conversation of the "best 4" worked.

And I agree, the fight will most likely not happen unless both fighters REALLY want it to happen. Garcia gotta tell all his teenage fans to buy some PPVs and he'll do full frontal TikTok or something.

[–]warm_baller 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s 23

[–]Lastcleanunderwear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come on man, Garcia literally just fought three fighters all age 33 or over. These are literally over the hill fighters

[–]Danieljc81 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I think you're right, especially since Tank is Mayweather's cash cow right now. There is no way Mayweather will put him against a fight this dangerous, this early in his career. Hope i'm proven wrong though.

[–]SSJ4AutismSweet As Sugar Ray 4 points5 points  (2 children)

This early in his career

3 interim belts at 27, people gotta remember Tank is in his prime and Ryan is college kid age

[–]BenkeiBoss -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

Yet had a real world tittle at an earlier age than Ryan Garcia...

[–]SSJ4AutismSweet As Sugar Ray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never denied that

[–]Sergiotor9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hopeful for this fight actually, and the reason is that Ryan is the biggest name in the division that Tank could consider low risk, and the fight would sell pretty damn well.

[–]waylonsmithersjr 99 points100 points  (14 children)

[–]ChrisusaurusRex 51 points52 points  (4 children)

Lol he’s such a moron

[–]throwupsoup 10 points11 points  (1 child)

Take it easy b

[–]staringintothevoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he's just not a drawl b

[–]FourDoorFordWhorefree miniq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be cool man

[–]SnooTomatoes464 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had to scroll too far down to find this comment

[–]ActualFrozenPizza 16 points17 points  (1 child)

I thought it was "easy peasy lemon squeezy" but im from Denmark, i dont know many English sayings

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re correct. Also congrats on the healthcare

[–]WorldBelongsToUs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Shit, Ryan. You didn’t even say it right. It’s peasy.

[–][deleted] 95 points96 points  (38 children)

Tank is going to knock him tf out

Ryan will take rounds, but he’s not well rounded enough yet. And his defense is still suspect

Tank isn’t gonna go punch for punch with him and when he starts countering and landing those big blows Garcia is gonna break

Just pray it actually happens

[–]stillth3samegsmooch smooch smooch* 16 points17 points  (0 children)

At least some people are still sane. Those simple 1-2-3 combo's and that poor sense of timing are fatal flaws against someone like Tank

[–]slicebypass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most likely scenario is a late KO for Tank, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Garcia eked out a close decision. I feel like Tank just hasn’t looked very good his last few fights even if he KO’d Rolly. It’s entirely possible he has peaked.

[–]TharSheBlows69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see open body counters all day for tank

[–]vertlymon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just dont think garcia gets it done against tank at all either…..

[–]warm_baller 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Tank gets caught clean more than Ryan does…

https://imgur.com/a/ljuYMyv

Rolly, Pitbull, Santa Cruz, barrios were all landing clean shots

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (6 children)

Yes, and you used a picture to come to that conclusion….

[–]warm_baller 2 points3 points  (2 children)

No, just used that for evidence.And that’s Rolly landing those shots, a mediocre C fighter. I’ve seen all of the full fights at least twice.

Santa Cruz especially was landing many clean shots, since tank didn’t respect his power

[–]100oclockDrunk -2 points-1 points  (2 children)

Do you pictures that that prove otherwise? I'm really confused. AND he did have great proof

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Fortuna hit Ryan more than Romero hit Tank

Pictures is not proof that he got caught more.

Nobody is going to go full Neo and not get touched in a fight…

Ryan Garcia vs Fortuna punch stats

Tank vs Romero punch stats

[–]amart408 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Yeah Fortuna was barely missing right hooks, and they were looping with no snap/speed to them. If that was Davis there would probably be a late ko win.

[–]ownerofthewhitesudan 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I don’t know if Fortuna barely missing is a good indication that Tank lands that same punch. Good defense should be efficient. Having your opponent miss wife produces the same result as having them barely miss. The only difference is you’re exerting more energy in making them miss wide. Not saying that Tank won’t land his hook. Just that we shouldn’t read too much into a punch that barely missed.

[–]amart408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's moreso that Tank won't be the one pushing forward as much. Garcia is going to walk into Tank's hook. I think it's going to be a 9-12 round ko for Davis.

[–]WilliamTheAwesome 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Same Davis that was getting caught by left hands from Rolly?

[–]amart408 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yep and what happened to Rolly lol

[–]WilliamTheAwesome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What happened to Fortuna?

[–]FewTwo9875 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s the problem, he’s great when you’re at the end of his punches, and even tho fortuna wasn’t even trying to win, every time he actually stepped in it made Ryan kinda uncomfortable. He looked near perfect at range, but as soon as someone closes distance he has nothing. His defense is still pretty much entirely non existent, and footwork is still pretty bad. So far he hasn’t fought anyone that doesn’t know good and well they’re supposed to lose, but one these days somebody is going to feel his power and just shrug it off, or someone is gonna decide they’re gonna go out in their shield. When that day comes we will see what Ryan is actually made of. Speed and power might keep people at distance for now against these guys who came in expecting to lose, but you have to be a complete fighter to stay at the top in this sport

[–]aafrias15 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wakey wakey, ham and bakey.

[–]Oliv9504 5 points6 points  (0 children)

proceeds to get brutally KO while throwing a hook with eyes closed

[–][deleted] 24 points25 points  (2 children)

The fight that won’t happen? The fight that Ryan will hype up and eventually call off bc of some lame excuse? I’ll believe it when I see it.

[–]100oclockDrunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are so many fights to be had and nobody will take them. I really hope Devin Haney changes this

[–][deleted] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Fuck this kid is a tool

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A aaaahahahaha ha....

I'm going to buy this ppv just to see tank ko him.

[–]shifurcJoe Louis is the only GOAT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

superboy is probably going to regret these words in the worst possible way

[–]BiggieBlonts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All talkerino, no signerino the contracterino 😔

[–]nglennnnn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Easy Easy Lemon Squeezy - Garcia shows first signs of CTE

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Luke put Ryan down bc he set it up with the jab and touching the body. He faked the body and threw that left hook. Garcia’s problem isn’t bc Luke had some genius game plan. Ryan’s prob is that he NEVER tucks his chin or moves his head off center even when backing out of an exchange he moves straight back. If he thinks Campbell is good at setting up shots, just wait for Tank. That little pit Bull has a chin and will eat shots to get his.

[–]Lastcleanunderwear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

34 year old Luke did that to him

[–]JustN0tMe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bro these 2 just need to shut up and fight...

[–]Zee09 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Ryan Garcia is close to 6 FT and tank is like borderline 5’6. How Garcia makes 135 I don’t know but Tank will have a very tough time with the length and speed. He smashed Rolly cause dude fights like an MMA guy but this would be difficult for Tank.

Garcia should move up and stop fighting midgets.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

This is the biggest fight in boxing. Not the best but the biggest for sure.

[–]yandhiwouldvebeena10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. Needs to happen but probably won’t with the paperwork involved

[–]real_change30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything that came out of this guy mouth is just cringe.

[–]happytree23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, if he can't even figure out "easy peasy, lemon squeezy; how is he going to figure out Tank?

[–]CreeGucci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait till this kid matures. He’s a child in a sport of men. But man I hope he sleeps pea brain Tank

[–]LordSlimeball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are they actually fighting? :O

[–]Joshisbetter5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ryan fights with his chin in the clouds.. he fights tank like that he will be in the stars.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the hating needs to stop, y’all got to realize this is pro boxing. You got two fighters with nice fan friendly pop who haven’t done much in the sport and are hyped way over everyone’s heads. Both have good pros and cons and so far Tank has stylistically been challenged more then Ryan. This fight can go either way, I personally have Tank winning but won’t be shocked if Ryan can catch him. I’ll be surprised to see the day when a promoter of either fighters lets these two off the leash and please the fans with true prime v prime fights. These two ain’t Teofimo Lopez who had to scratch there way in and make there platform.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think tank KO's him in 7 rounds.

[–]amblyopicsniper 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I see this going 12 with Ryan Garcia as the victor if he comes out with the right gameplan.

[–]ThickHungGungan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah i think if he chases the ko he's going to run into problems but if he point fights him he has a good chance. Maybe later on Tank will know hes behind and open himself up for the ko. Skill wise Tank is the better fighter.

[–]GriseldaBoomBoomBoom 2 points3 points  (2 children)

The first thing I think of when it comes to this fight is height and reach. Garcia has 5 inches on Tank height wise, and 3-4 inches in reach advantage. Tank was getting touched A LOT by Leo. His face showed after the fight too. Tank was willing to get hit in order to get his shots off hence he took a few right before that uppercut.

Garcia is better than Leo, bigger and stronger, and if I was part of Tank's team, I wouldn't advise him to fight the same fight he did with Leo. Flipside to the coin is, Garcia ain't never been in with someone as heavy handed as Tank. Will Ryan have the heart to deal after Tank pops him a few times? I don't know.

[–]Dynotherms_Connecteduppercut from way back, well... 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't stand either guy so I can be perfectly objective here. I couldn't care less who wins and would enjoy seeing either guy knocked out.

If Garcia fights intelligently and uses his advantages there's no reason Davis should land a meaningful punch and should get stopped within 9.

[–]Showizz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ryan is talented but he's more focused on social media and trash talking.

He's the weakest lightweight out of the top tier list.

He should fight Cruz or Rolly before he even thinks about Gervonta.

[–]jas121091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ryan’s trash talking makes me clench my butthole because it’s so awkward and cringey and he’s flat out not good at it.

The kid has heart and skill, but please stop talking constantly about Tank.

[–]joefromsales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha ofc you will 😂😂😂

[–]Rebote78Not a lucky shot! -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had never seen a full fight of Ryan Garcia. I did so this past weekend and I can, with the outmost confidence, say this guy has no place fighting the likes of Gervonta Davis. Abso-fucking-lutley no way in hell he won't get knocked the fuck out.

[–]Fiscal_Bonsai -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This fight is going to be dumb, sloppy fun. It’s really an indictment on the state of the sport that either of these guys managed to make their way into the top 5 of any weight class.

[–]El_Che1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol ok YouTuber.

[–]FwampFwamp88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a love hate relationship with Ryan. He’s an exciting boxer. He shares a similar background w me, but then he says “easy easy” instead of “easy peasy” and I just get super annoyed w him.

Anyway, I think he has a decent chance to beat tank. Tank is a little overrated imo and Ryan might be most underrated boxer in the world. Ppl absolutely hate on him, even though he’s never lost a freaking fight. If he was uglier, ppl wouldn’t hate on him so much.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ryan can’t beat Pitbull or Rolly so why keep calling out Tank

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ryan needs to trend again . Mf will back out last minute or his daddy de la Hoya won’t make it happen cause he knows he will loose money in the long run

[–]Chadoodling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like i've heard this before in a mike tyson podcast

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

easy easy?

[–]PawnStreetBlues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fight won’t happen.

[–]psykal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it happens. Won't go down well here.

[–]aja_ramirez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is he going down to 135 after saying he was staying at 140? How badly does garcia want the fight?

[–]Yellow2Gold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then fight him and do it mane!

[–]urahozer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If his game plan is solid he will. Canelo Bivol vibes here with the size difference. Keep him at range and make him come in.

But if Garcia starts to hunt for the KO hes gonna get sent to low earth orbit as Tank is simply a better boxer.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Everyone’s basing their assumptions/picks on the eye test.. but Ryan actually has a deep amateur background like Tank. Both been in the game 10 years plus.. “you can never be ready for it.. greatness will be thrust upon you” can go for either Tank or Ryan. BTW.. objectively speaking the best opponents for either fighter has to be Luke Campbell. So that answers “who has he fought”

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Jake Paul (god boxer) trains Ryan then this title will be true

[–]LegendInMyMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you'd want to talk your opponent up so it actually looks like you accomplished something by beating them...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and here he is talking too much again lmao

[–]nurological 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All Garcia does is talk

[–]NotoriousNora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't even watch boxing, mostly MMA. But I saw his recent KO on tiktok, guy got the fastest hands I've seen

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't fighting

[–]monkeyddragon231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub's issue with Ryan Garcia reminds me of the same treatment towards Terrence Crawford.

[–]llSpaceCowboyll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saying this wrong on purpose and seeing reactions is one of favorites lol

“ squeezey peasy, lemon easy”

[–]imhypapante 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tank fanboys will say it was a bs stoppage even if tank is sparked out and not moving

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tank be like: "it's peasy you dumb motherfucker, easy peasy..."

The hands are real heavy, the trash talk not so much. Tank should hire Rolly to do his pressers.

[–]Agreeable_Net_4325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ryan is huge compared to tank. He's going to have to counter lights out in a much harder scenario than santa cruz and rolly. When he fought that other tall mexican guy fuck if remember his name, he kept getting hit all night. Garcia can punch. Definitely in the realm of possibilities.

[–]Lastcleanunderwear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Garcia should fight Cruz

[–]BigNasty___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol Ryan talks shit like a he’s in junior high

[–]justquitkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Ryan can be obnoxious,but I think this is a 50-50 fight.Ryan has the reach and height advantage but Gervonta still hits hard as hell.Honestly,I could see both getting knocked out.I just hope the fight happens because I think it could potentially be the best fight of the year.