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  • Ryan Garcia Confirms Gervonta Davis Rematch Talks, Reveals Terms Have Changed

    Ryan Garcia Confirms Gervonta Davis Rematch Talks, Reveals Terms Have Changed

    Ryan Garcia Demands 147 Pounds for Gervonta Davis Rematch, Refuses Past Concessions

    Ryan Garcia has made his terms clear for a potential rematch with Gervonta “Tank” Davis: the fight happens at 147 pounds or not at all. After their 2023 bout ended with Garcia on the canvas, the California native says he will no longer be the fighter making major concessions to make the matchup happen.

    Garcia Confirms Contact, Sets Weight Parameters

    Garcia confirmed that Davis and Premier Boxing Champions founder Al Haymon have reached out to his team about a second fight. He immediately established his non-negotiable stance on social media.

    “I can confirm Gervonta and Al have contacted my team,” Garcia wrote on X. “147 or nothing.”

    He added conditions regarding Davis’ preparation and current situation.

    “And I want him to get a tune up fight and be at his best when we fight,” Garcia added. “He has some stuff to handle but we forsure going to get it going on. LETS RUMBLE.”

    Stark Contrast to First Fight Negotiations

    This position represents a significant reversal from their first meeting in April 2023. For that bout, Garcia agreed to terms heavily favoring Davis, including a 136-pound catchweight and a rehydration clause preventing him from weighing more than 146 pounds on fight day. Davis won by seventh-round knockout with a body shot Garcia couldn’t recover from.

    Since that loss, Garcia has insisted he would never accept similar restrictions again.

    “I need that if you want it,” he wrote while discussing a rematch at 147 pounds. “If not, there’s nothing to be said.”

    He has indicated 144 pounds could potentially be discussed but ruled out a return to 140 entirely.

    “There’s no way I’m going down to 140,” Garcia said in another exchange. “He got to come up to me sooner or later.”

    Davis Signals Willingness to Compromise

    Davis, responding through an account linked to him, appeared open to moving closer to Garcia’s requested weight.

    “No lie for you, I’ll do 144…word, say it’s a bet!!” Davis wrote. “And I’ll get this sh*t I’m going through out the way! Just give the word!!”

    Garcia Holds Leverage in 2026

    The negotiating dynamic has shifted considerably since 2023. After setbacks against Devin Haney and Rolando Romero, Garcia rebuilt his standing with a title win over Mario Barrios and strengthened it further with a victory over Conor Benn.

    Garcia now considers 147 pounds his natural division. By contrast, Davis has spent most of his career at 130 and 135 pounds, with only limited experience above lightweight. This makes the weight issue a substantive competitive factor rather than mere negotiating theater.

    A rematch is clearly back in play, but Garcia is no longer presenting himself as the fighter willing to bend just to make it happen. Three years ago, he moved toward Davis. Now he expects Davis to move toward him.

  • Gervonta Davis Sets Condition for Ryan Garcia Rematch After Conor Benn Knockout Win

    Gervonta Davis Sets Condition for Ryan Garcia Rematch After Conor Benn Knockout Win

    Gervonta Davis has signaled his willingness to grant Ryan Garcia a rematch, but only under specific conditions that favor the former multi-weight world champion. Davis handed Garcia the first professional loss of his career in April 2023, stopping “King Ry” with a devastating body shot in the seventh round of their lucrative showdown.

    Weight Dispute Remains Central to Rematch Talks

    That victory came with significant caveats. Garcia agreed to a 136-pound catchweight with a 10-pound rehydration clause to finalize the bout, despite already struggling to make the 140-pound super lightweight limit. Garcia has consistently maintained that the severe weight cut compromised his performance and has publicly campaigned for a second fight on fair terms.

    “I pray I get my rematch with Tank one day. I need that one back on even grounds, I need that!!!” Garcia wrote on X, formerly Twitter, in April.

    Davis Sets 140-Pound Limit for Potential Sequel

    The landscape shifted following Garcia’s explosive knockout victory over Conor Benn in under two rounds on Saturday night. The win positioned Garcia for several high-profile opportunities at welterweight, including a potential unification clash with Teofimo Lopez. However, a rematch with Davis remains a compelling commercial prospect if both sides can agree on a weight class.

    Garcia now campaigns at 147 pounds, while Davis is a natural lightweight who has competed as high as super lightweight. Davis has proposed meeting in the middle at 140 pounds.

    “I would go to 140[lbs], but not 147[lbs] for him,” Davis said of a possible rematch on Instagram.

    Uncertainty Surrounds Davis’ Return Timeline

    Whether Garcia would consider dropping back down to 140 pounds remains questionable. Adding further complexity, Davis has been sidelined since a controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March of last year. A scheduled rematch with Roach was abandoned when Davis signed a lucrative deal to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. That crossover bout subsequently collapsed after a civil lawsuit alleging domestic abuse was filed by Davis’ ex-partner.

    The legal proceedings have kept Davis out of the ring, resulting in his designation as WBA lightweight champion in recess. Floyd Schofield Jr. and Lucas Bahdi are scheduled to contest the vacant title on October 10.