Comments Thread For: Gervonta Davis on Garcia's KO Prediction: I Think He's Trying To Hype Himself To Get Into The Fight

[Oregonian]

As strange as it may sound, Romero showed the blueprint to beating Davis; fight long, be patient, apply smart pressure, cut the ring and land the straight right hand. If Garcia can do this for the 12 rounds, WITHOUT lunging in, dropping his hands, losing his cool and being reckless, I believe he can get the win.

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1. Without lunging in
2. Dropping his hands
3. Losing his cool and
4. Being reckless
5. For 12 rounds

Those are so many IF scenarios that I can only muster IF pigs could fly ….
What’s with the many IFs?

[hitmanjosh]

I don't want to hear no crying when Ryan puts Lil Tankie to sleep ya'll.

Have you even seen Tank bussed or hurt? Well shut the hell up until that happens................Fan

[Jackson354]

Ryan getting put to sleep then he gonna say he was weight drained watch

[steeve steel]

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1. Without lunging in
2. Dropping his hands
3. Losing his cool and
4. Being reckless
5. For 12 rounds

Those are so many IF scenarios that I can only muster IF pigs could fly ….
What’s with the many IFs?

Well, it's not that hard to understand; there is a reason why Davis is favorite, but why many still give him a good chance to pull off the upset IF he can do those things.

[steeve steel]

First, Rolly was losing that fight. Second, if you really watch it, you can see the moment/round Tank figured him out and started to sit on his shots. Watch all of his training. He practices moving backwards until he get timing and a power check. You may see that this fight too. It doesn't mean he's scare or losing. It's their strategy. Benevidez does something similar, very low output in the early rounds.

I see what you're saying, but Rollly was doing some good things. I had him leading by one round before the stoppage.

[steeve steel]

You do know that Rolly was down on the judges scorecards when Tank knocked him out, right? All of that is good advice, until he gets hit. I mean a hit like he's never felt before.

Besides, Ryan has never fought smart and disciplined, he gives up his height advantage by barely using the jab to set up his shots, he's a plodding forward offensive fighter instead of using his natural athleticism, his defense is horrible, pulling straight back with his chin in the air and head on the line, and he throws the same punches; left hook, straight right , left hook to the body, straight right, rinse and repeat. He's got a week and a half before his power gets shut off.

I had Rolly up by one perso. But no one in his right mind would have thought he would have won a decision...

[steeve steel]

Might not even have to do it for 12, Gervonta does have a bad habit on lunging recently, he did it a few times in the Romero and H. Garcia fights. Ryan may be quick enough to make Tank pay for it.

I still slightly favor Davis but it's going to be competitive until the end rather that comes early or late.

You kinda have to favor Davis, BUT for all the reasons mentioned, yes he does have more than a chance.

[Oregonian]

Well, it's not that hard to understand; there is a reason why Davis is favorite, but why many still give him a good chance to pull off the upset IF he can do those things.

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Right. I get that but that’s like saying IF Canelo had landed a solid punch on Floyd, he would have KO’d him. He didn’t.
Or, IF Mosley had caught Floyd with a third similar punch, he would have KO’d Floyd. He didn’t.
Or, IF Loma had started off quickly vs Teofimo, he would have won the fight. He didn’t.
Or, IF Rolly wasn’t caught by Tank he stood a chance of winning. He was caught.

Why does Garcia need so many IF scenarios to beat Tank? He has a solid team begins him so he will be prepared. IF scenarios are just wishful thinking. I mean we could uncles a few IF scenarios for Tank too, no?

[steeve steel]

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Right. I get that but that’s like saying IF Canelo had landed a solid punch on Floyd, he would have KO’d him. He didn’t.
Or, IF Mosley had caught Floyd with a third similar punch, he would have KO’d Floyd. He didn’t.
Or, IF Loma had started off quickly vs Teofimo, he would have won the fight. He didn’t.
Or, IF Rolly wasn’t caught by Tank he stood a chance of winning. He was caught.

Why does Garcia need so many IF scenarios to beat Tank? He has a solid team begins him so he will be prepared. IF scenarios are just wishful thinking. I mean we could uncles a few IF scenarios for Tank too, no?

The difference is that your IFs are all POST-fight speculations and have nothing to do with the qualities or flaws of the fighter's you mentioned, and as thus, are indeed wishful thinking. I myself am merely pointing out why Davis is the favorite, and what Garcia needs to do in order to pull off the upset.. His team can only do so much, for he is the man fighting. A very emotional man.. who will not necessarily be listening to his corner when he needs to. And if you can't understand that, I can't help you. Maybe no one can, sadly. But now, if you feel the need or that it would be relevant to imagine other IF scenarios for Tank to win (or lose), please feel free to do so.

[Oregonian]

The difference is that your IFs are all POST-fight speculations and have nothing to do with the qualities or flaws of the fighter's you mentioned, and as thus, are indeed wishful thinking. I myself am merely pointing out why Davis is the favorite, and what Garcia needs to do in order to pull off the upset.. His team can only do so much, for he is the man fighting. A very emotional man.. who will not necessarily be listening to his corner when he needs to. And if you can't understand that, I can't help you. Maybe no one can, sadly. But now, if you feel the need or that it would be relevant to imagine other IF scenarios for Tank to win (or lose), please feel free to do so.

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I do not have an IF scenario for Tank. After questioning the IF wishful thinking why the hell would I resort to using that logic?

Your comment on my post fight IF examples is reasonable. No arguments there.