Boxer Ryan Garcia sounded off upon learning Jake Paul will fight Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis on Nov. 14.
“Boxing is officially the WWE,’’ he wrote on his X account.
The hard-hitting boxer was just getting started.
“This just proves that the new blueprint is get popular be a decent fighter,’’ Garcia added. “Pick fights to win that gives you advantage and continue to rack in money. Integrity of the sport is getting ruined everyday. If you are a up and coming fighter I’d just focused on strictly building your name.’’
The most striking part of the matchup between Paul and Davis is the size disparity. Paul, who is 6-1, last fought at 200 pounds. Davis, who is 5-5 1/2, last fought at 135 pounds. Nonetheless, the fight will be carried by Netflix and held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
It’s unclear what bookmakers would consider posting odds on a fight that likely would be an exhibition. But Garcia was happy to offer his guidance.
“Btw if the fight does happen,’’ Garcia said, “I’d bet on the heavy weight.’’
It’s worth noting that Garcia, who is 5-9 and last fought at 147 pounds, has called out Paul in hopes of fighting the social media influencer. In April, Garcia told USA TODAY Sports he was prepared to fight Paul.
“So he’s going to have to come through me sooner or later,’’ Garcia said. “I know he doesn’t want to, though, because I’m going to be firing on him. He knows I got those punches on me. So I think that once he’s done fighting these old men and he is ready for a real fight, he could come see me.’’