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It's rare that 2 top level guys from the States fight each other, so kudos to them for both taking this. Both are 'relatively' untested, I put Tank as the favourite, but it certainly wouldn't be a surprise if Garcia won. Good luck to both. Both will be on their A-game, Tank by UD for me,.

It’s hard not to envisage Garcia getting walloped, that chin looks pretty suspect. Imagine someone like De La Hoya as a young champion, getting clipped by Luke Campbell - he would have barely flinched.

But Garcia is still a big young confident kid, who could potentially box to a firm plan and with full respect.

First round will be very interesting.

aidenp25 wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:24 What time will the main event be on uk time??

Probably 5am

4:30am to not be disappointed.

Kilburn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:41 It’s hard not to envisage Garcia getting walloped, that chin looks pretty suspect. Imagine someone like De La Hoya as a young champion, getting clipped by Luke Campbell - he would have barely flinched.

But Garcia is still a big young confident kid, who could potentially box to a firm plan and with full respect.

First round will be very interesting.

De La Hoya's chin is underrated I think, one of the best I've ever seen, it was like a cinder block.

Even against an absolutely peak Pacman he didn't go down, despite being totally drained and absorbing a hellacious beating round after round, the only time he was seriously hurt was from a body shot - although I still think to this day, there was something rather suspect about that fight. It just didn't look authentic.

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:51

Kilburn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:41 It’s hard not to envisage Garcia getting walloped, that chin looks pretty suspect. Imagine someone like De La Hoya as a young champion, getting clipped by Luke Campbell - he would have barely flinched.

But Garcia is still a big young confident kid, who could potentially box to a firm plan and with full respect.

First round will be very interesting.

De La Hoya's chin is underrated I think, one of the best I've ever seen, it was like a cinder block.

Even against an absolutely peak Pacman he didn't go down, despite being totally drained and absorbing a hellacious beating round after round, the only time he was seriously hurt was from a body shot - although I still think to this day, there was something rather suspect about that fight. It just didn't look authentic.

I can’t recall a great deal about the Hopkins fight, but I do remember being surprised that De La Hoya didn’t move more. Didn’t seem to be much of a game plan.

Weirdly, and similarly, Oscars chin was seen as suspect early in his career: a couple of unfancied fighters dropped him, down at Jr light. Looking back, he must've been at the wrong weight.

Garcia is lightning fast and looks like he carries TNT power in that left hook. Joe Goossen probably has a plan A of trying to catch Tank early, maybe their best chance. Plan B is probably using that height and reach to outbox the shorter man, but he really does leave that chin up in the air, and I doubt he’s managed to fix that yet.

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 12:15 Weirdly, and similarly, Oscars chin was seen as suspect early in his career: a couple of unfancied fighters dropped him, down at Jr light. Looking back, he must've been at the wrong weight.

Garcia is lightning fast and looks like he carries TNT power in that left hook. Joe Goossen probably has a plan A of trying to catch Tank early, maybe their best chance. Plan B is probably using that height and reach to outbox the shorter man, but he really does leave that chin up in the air, and I doubt he’s managed to fix that yet.

Perhaps I am going over the top … I think its been sometime since we have had a fantastic fight like this to look forward to.

I hope it lives up to my hype

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 12:15 Weirdly, and similarly, Oscars chin was seen as suspect early in his career: a couple of unfancied fighters dropped him, down at Jr light. Looking back, he must've been at the wrong weight.

Garcia is lightning fast and looks like he carries TNT power in that left hook. Joe Goossen probably has a plan A of trying to catch Tank early, maybe their best chance. Plan B is probably using that height and reach to outbox the shorter man, but he really does leave that chin up in the air, and I doubt he’s managed to fix that yet.

My own perception of Garcia is that he’s pretty much as good as he is going to get, as an established champion.

This is likely going to be the biggest night of his life, one way or another.

I just don't share the view that some hold about Davis being untested or having a poor CV.

Yes, there could certainly be bigger names on his record, but he's still seen off enough good fighters to command respect.

Fascinating fight

Two young fighters at their peaks .. this is a rarity in boxing.

Looking over their last few fights. I think Garcia's punch is being overlooked here. I'd rate him harder hitter than Rolly who had Tanks respect .. I definitely see Garcia able to put over Tank if he lands clean.

Can't wait for this.

Garcia is very upright, leans back and does everything in straight lines. Tank by contrast has some lateral movement and is the better athlete. Garcia is exceptionally heavy handed with the lead hand and is not someone that you can put pressure on unless you are iron chinned or defensively astute. Garcia has faster hands. Tank has lost some rounds in recent fights. We all remember Garcia getting dropped by Luke but it was an impressive showing otherwise and he comes into the ring with the belief in his power that just makes him look like he's the man in there. Neither guy is a great jabber. Tank is looking for hard counters, Ryan is always trying to set up his left hook. I see Ryan winning this. Tank gets hit with the 2-1 and Ryan has perfected that combo. I see him hurting tank with it or just controlling the action and winning most of the rounds. Tank can definitely clip him but I have to pick Ryan since I'm thinking tank can't win this on points and when it comes to Ryan, he sometimes gets little respect from boxing fans but for me his left hook is by far the best punch in the game right now.

Think i'll sit on the fence for this one , I just don't know , I should lean towards Davis , but then something in the background niggles at me saying Garcia has the speed and the power to do the job ,, So since i'm not a gambler i'll probably put a fiver on each of them , then i can't lose

Ryan looks weight drained, Tank looks ok

coneye wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 16:45 Think i'll sit on the fence for this one , I just don't know , I should lean towards Davis , but then something in the background niggles at me saying Garcia has the speed and the power to do the job ,, So since i'm not a gambler i'll probably put a fiver on each of them , then i can't lose

The odds are better on Garcia.
Davis and his cunning team have put every thing they could on Garcia to ensure whittle Tankie wins.
The power and stamina Garcia has shown in the past will be boiled off him.
If he stays on the outside and uses his speed and reach, he could get a points win. But then again, I doubt he will get a fair go on the cards either.
Everything in this fight is set to favour Davis.

Tempted to sign back up for DAZN just for this fight. What’s the deal with the ‘monthly saver’ where you sign up for a year but pay in 12 instalments? What if you sign up to that, watch 1 month, then just cancel your payments and ignore any chasers? Would Eddie have to send Big Dave around?

Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 19:30 Tempted to sign back up for DAZN just for this fight. What’s the deal with the ‘monthly saver’ where you sign up for a year but pay in 12 instalments? What if you sign up to that, watch 1 month, then just cancel your payments and ignore any chasers? Would Eddie have to send Big Dave around?

It’s £9.99 a month for a fixed 12 months isn’t it?

Unsure what would happen. I
Assume anything in terms of if you were to try and cancel a fixed contract with anyone.

Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 19:30 Tempted to sign back up for DAZN just for this fight. What’s the deal with the ‘monthly saver’ where you sign up for a year but pay in 12 instalments? What if you sign up to that, watch 1 month, then just cancel your payments and ignore any chasers? Would Eddie have to send Big Dave around?

To get this for the one off month it's the £20 option .. but you need to cancel with 30 days notice .. so day you sign back up you also cancel it too.

That's my understanding...

The weight stunt that Davis made Garcia agree to is low....even by his standards.

Speaks volumes about Garcia's character that he put up with all of Davis' demands to make the fight happen....hope the weight drop isn't a major factor for Ryan

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 17:01 Ryan looks weight drained, Tank looks ok

Yeah I thought that, looked gaunt.

Kilburn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:41 It’s hard not to envisage Garcia getting walloped, that chin looks pretty suspect. Imagine someone like De La Hoya as a young champion, getting clipped by Luke Campbell - he would have barely flinched.

But Garcia is still a big young confident kid, who could potentially box to a firm plan and with full respect.

First round will be very interesting.

I dunno man. Flash knockdown, he got straight up and absolutely mullered Campbell. He will be on his guard with Tank, which is not to say he can't or won't be hurt, but I tend to think it'll only happen later, when the weight cut has started to tell and Tank is warming into the fight.

SamWise72 wrote: ↑21 Apr 2023, 07:12

Kilburn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2023, 11:41 It’s hard not to envisage Garcia getting walloped, that chin looks pretty suspect. Imagine someone like De La Hoya as a young champion, getting clipped by Luke Campbell - he would have barely flinched.

But Garcia is still a big young confident kid, who could potentially box to a firm plan and with full respect.

First round will be very interesting.

I dunno man. Flash knockdown, he got straight up and absolutely mullered Campbell. He will be on his guard with Tank, which is not to say he can't or won't be hurt, but I tend to think it'll only happen later, when the weight cut has started to tell and Tank is warming into the fight.

Garcia definitely shook it off quickly but I'm not sure you can call it a flash knockdown. It's not like he was caught square footed or off balance. It just didn't look like the sort of punch that should be knocking an elite guy off his feet. It was only Luke Campbell after all.

But I'm rooting for Garcia either way.

Strongly fancy Davis to make quite easy work of Garcia, he might have a few quiet early rounds like he usually does but I think once he cuts loose he'll get Garcia out of there in about 6


I do rate Garcia but I just have this feeling he's gonna get exposed a bit, we take the piss out of Tank's resume but Ryan's is paper thin, Fortuna and Campbell and what? He's fighting in a mega fight and it's being showcased like Oscar/Tito, has the whiff of everyone thinking sh1t of course Davis was gonna do that when he ices Garcia, he's wide open chin agape