Leonard Ellerbe Dismisses Ryan Garcia Rematch vs Gervonta Davis, Slams Weight “Excuse”!
Renowned Executive Director of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, has publicly dismissed the likelihood of a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis—an intriguing development in the world of boxing.
Ellerbe’s statement comes amidst the increasing clamor for a rematch by Ryan Garcia’s camp. Garcia, the rising American boxing superstar, was eager to step in the ring once more with Davis after their exciting bout earlier this year. The 22-year-old has been hinting at a rematch in several interviews, citing weight issues as the primary reason for his defeat in the first fight.
However, Leonard Ellerbe, who has been instrumental in managing the career of Davis, has slammed Garcia’s request for a rematch. In a candid interview, Ellerbe made it clear that he saw little purpose in organizing a rematch and dismissed Garcia’s claims of weight issues as nothing more than an “excuse”. As such, the top-flight promoter does not see potential in a rematch between Davis and Garcia from either a financial or a sporting perspective.
“It’s not even a consideration,” Ellerbe emphatically stated when asked about the prospects of a rematch. “As noted before, Davis dominated the first bout and clearly won. Garcia suggesting weight issues affected his performance seems like a clear evasion of his defeat,” he added.
In Ellerbe’s view, Garcia’s weight excuse reflects an unwillingness to accept defeat, and a rematch would not change the result. He added, “Davis has moved on in search of bigger challenges, and Garcia should do the same.”
The Mayweather Promotions figurehead firmly believes that any rematch between the two fighters would not garner the same attention or generate the same kind of revenues as the original match-up. He pointed out that Garcia had lost on fair grounds and that any speculation about the rematch was unwarranted.
Asked about Garcia’s future career, Ellerbe stated, “I would advise Garcia to focus on his training and potential matches. He is young and extremely talented. Losing one bout doesn’t mark the end of a career.”
The reactions from boxing enthusiasts over Ellerbe’s dismissal of the Garcia-Davis rematch have been varied. Some fans see merit in Ellerbe’s reasoning and believe that Garcia should iron out his performance-related issues before considering rematches. A few fans, however, are disappointed over the dismissal of the Garcia-Davis rematch, suggesting that it reeks of corporate politics more than sporting spirit.
In conclusion, it seems that the chances of a Garcia-Davis rematch are very slim for now, based on Ellerbe’s statements. Fans will have to focus on other boxing line-ups in the meantime, focusing on their future growth and competitions.
As per the final verdict, it seems the ball remains in Garcia’s court. Whether he accepts Ellerbe’s criticism constructively or continues to press for a rematch remains to be seen. Regardless, it’s evident that the young boxer’s journey is just beginning, and he will inevitably face many more obstacles and triumphs in his career.
One thing for sure, the boxing world will be watching, as one way or another, next steps by both pugilists promise continuous entertainment for fans of the sport.
