The recent superfight between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis left some fans divided over whether Garcia gave up or not. Andy Ruiz, former heavyweight titlist, expressed disappointment that Garcia didn’t do enough to win the fight. Ruiz believed that Garcia should have done more to get back on his feet and ask God for a victory. Similarly, former WBC cruiserweight titlist Tony Bellew criticized Garcia for not rising after being knocked down. Bellew believed that if Garcia had risen once, he could do it again.
Ishe Smith Believes Garcia Quit
Former IBF junior welterweight titlist Ishe Smith was even more critical of Garcia, calling him a “f***ing quitter.” Smith believed that Garcia should have pushed himself harder and risked his life more to win the fight. Although Smith’s comments are harsh, they reflect the view of many boxing fans who were disappointed that Garcia didn’t give it his all.
Al Bernstein Defends Garcia
However, legendary broadcaster Al Bernstein defended Garcia, saying that he did not quit. Bernstein argued that Garcia fought for four more rounds after being knocked down and that he couldn’t continue after being hit with a debilitating body shot. Bernstein’s comments highlight the fact that it’s easy to criticize a fighter from a distance, but it’s much harder to know what it’s like to be in the ring.
Debate Continues Among Boxing Fans
The debate over whether Ryan Garcia quit in his superfight against Gervonta Davis is likely to continue among boxing fans for some time. While some fans believe that Garcia should have done more to win the fight, others argue that he did his best under the circumstances. Ultimately, only Garcia knows how much he was affected by the body shot, and only he can say whether he quit or not.
Leave a Reply