Comments Thread For: Ryan Garcia: Tank Will Be More Comfortable At 140; Has Had Problems Making Weight

[The Big Dunn]

"133.5" does not sound like a problem! The problem is Ryan trying to call shots! That will hurt Floyd's ego, and make matters even worse! It's looking more and more like Haney vs. Garcia @ 140, is the fight to make! Maybe Oscar and Arum can make it work? That won't be easy, but they have done more business than Oscar and Floyd!

Why would the fight to make be the Undisputed 135lb champion fighting the 4th best LW at 140?

That doesn’t seem logical.

Haney goes to 140 its to fight the Taylor/Catterall 2 winner or a name he can beat to set hp a fight with the Teo/Taylor winner.

Ryan isn’t getting rewarded for avoiding Haney at 135.

[The Big Dunn]

All that is 100% Facts, but it's not helping Tank! Michel "Ali" Rivera, Issac "Pitbull" Cruz, and Frank Martin, are all good fighters, but they don't bring to the table what Loma, Haney, Garcia, and Teofimo do! None of those guys are coming to PBC, so what does Tank do? How does he get to Floyd's level?

He may never because Floyd’s situation was unique.

That said, The same way Floyd did- keep winning and drawing fans. Then form Tank promotions so you can work with the top earners to make big fights.

[Bronx2245]

Why would the fight to make be the Undisputed 135lb champion fighting the 4th best LW at 140?

That doesn’t seem logical.

Haney goes to 140 its to fight the Taylor/Catterall 2 winner or a name he can beat to set hp a fight with the Teo/Taylor winner.

Ryan isn’t getting rewarded for avoiding Haney at 135.

I think he would fight the winner of Ramirez vs. Zepeda first, then look for Teo or Taylor! That's only if Bob and Oscar can't make Haney vs. Garcia! Garcia puts azzes in seats IN THE USA! Taylor and Catterall do the same in the UK only!

[Bronx2245]

He may never because Floyd’s situation was unique.

That said, The same way Floyd did- keep winning and drawing fans. Then form Tank promotions so you can work with the top earners to make big fights.

Whoever was a "somebody" Floyd fought and beat! Gatti, Zab, Oscar, Hatton, Shane, Cotto, Canelo, and Pacquiao! Tank is 27, and it's not like Haney, Teofimo, Lomachenko, Garcia, don't exist! There might people we didn't see Floyd fight, but damn, not ALL OF THEM!

[deathofaclown]

Why not do it half way? It’s not like any of them have one of the real titles at 135 or 140 anyway. Both have competed in both weight classes.

Just do a catch weight in the middle and call it a day

I’m not generally a fan of catch weight but if there is no title on the line and they’re both arguing about which weight when they have both been in both divisions anyway, I think these are the times when a catch weight can be reasonable

[MC Hammer]

Right now Floyd’s saying 135 or no fight. I think both sides are just boasting. Sooner or later we’ll find out what the real number will be. I don’t think 140 is a deal breaker for Tanks side. I’m sure they are using this 135 weight as leverage to get some other things in their favor.

Tank should get whatever he wants in negotiations. These 2 are not equals. If Ryan doesn't accept; Tank is ppv with anybody at 135. Ryan isn't ppv at all, and can't contend with elite at 140. Gary Antuanne destroys him right now

[kiaba360]

This A side boxing crap is a huge head scratcher. Tank is the A side because he has a Mickey Mouse 135lb belt? It’s cool for tank to go up to 140 to fight pencil leg Barrios but against Garcia it has to be 135?

Both Mayweather and De La Hoya trying too hard to be a genius of a businessman with this fight. Both promoters are annoying, great fighters but they need to stop stealing the spotlight.

Both have also said they don't care about titles, so Davis cannot use that as an excuse to stage the fight at 135 for his minor title. I'm sure Floyd is saying "135 only" just to be a contrarian. Neither side wants to give an inch to the other, which is probably why this fight won't happen.

[Outwest Exp 355]

Tank should get whatever he wants in negotiations. These 2 are not equals. If Ryan doesn't accept; Tank is ppv with anybody at 135. Ryan isn't ppv at all, and can't contend with elite at 140. Gary Antuanne destroys him right now

He’s more popular than anyone else Tank can fight so he has some leverage. And everyone knows I can’t stand Ryan. But he’s popular and he has a network that’s invested in him. He’s worth more than Haney and Loma combined.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Maybe Davis should impose rehydration clauses and overweight penalties, like Canelo. People should stay consistent and spare the fans the fake outrage. If it doesn't happen, who cares? Ryan hasn't done ANYTHING whatsoever in boxing.

[tritium_arma]

Tank who went to 140 to collect a fake belt off some bum is now unwilling to do the same vs a top 5 ranked fighter. No surprise here.