Ryan Garcia has acknowledged that he’s now signed the contract for his subsequent battle.
It’s reported that his opponent will likely be Javier Fortuna, not Manny Pacquiao or Gervonta Davis who he beforehand known as out.
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The 22-year-old light-weight star scored a career-best win over Luke Campbell initially of the yr and subsequently demanded a showdown with Davis.
Nevertheless, earlier than they even began talks he obtained an method a few potential tremendous battle with Pacquiao.
Finally, this didn’t come to fruition.
Pacquiao is now in discussions to probably face Terence Crawford whereas Davis is being lined up for a contest in opposition to Mario Barrios.
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Garcia’s win over Campbell gave him the WBC ‘interim’ belt and made him necessary for Devin Haney, nonetheless the WBC determined to not implement that battle after speaking to each camps.
As an alternative they ordered Garcia to face Fortuna – one other strong light-weight contender – to find out Haney’s sole necessary.
It was reported by The Athletic final week that phrases are actually agreed for this battle to happen in July.
And Garcia mentioned on Instagram: “Struggle contract signed, huge announcement Tuesday.
“Time to do as I do.”
