ryan garcia encouraged to go to war with errol spence jr. According to promoters, it will be one of the two most “promotable” megafights in the sport. bernard hopkins.
The American boxer is riding high after pulling off an upset over a previously undefeated boxer. Devin Haney He knocked out two-division champions three times by majority decision.
Garcia appears to have a bright future in the ring, and Hopkins believes the 25-year-old's “soap opera” antics would make him the perfect opponent for Spence.
However, it is not limited to dramas. Hopkins believes that appealing to fans as the “top of the food chain” could be a major source of income for both fighters and their promoters.
“It's worth the hype. It's something people want to see, and it's not just the story,” Hopkins said during an appearance on “The Spit Bucket Podcast.”
Spence boasts an astonishing record of 28 wins, 1 loss, and 22 KOs in his career, and there is no doubt that a fight between the two will attract a lot of attention.
Garcia's recent rise to the top means he has a similar resume (25-1, 20 KOs). Gervonta “Tank” Davisthese are the only two fighters considered worthy of his presence in the ring.
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Hopkins' comments may not sit well with Haney and his father, who are eager for a rematch with Garcia and believe the weight difference between the two men warrants a rematch.
“Despite the circumstances, Ryan won that night, and that's about it,” Haney said. “I feel like the weight had an effect on it, but only Allah knows that. I want to bring it back and give the fans a fair fight within the agreed weight range.” ”
After hitting HaneyGarcia has courted a variety of potential opponents, including UFC champion Conor Benn Sean O'Malley, Gervonta Davis And Spence indicated he was open to Hopkins' proposal for an All-Star match against the former welterweight champion.