Ryan Garcia Says He’s Going Up To 140 To Fight The Top Guys

Ryan Garcia plans to fight at 140lbs after his TKO loss to Gervonta Davis on Saturday.

Garcia made 136lbs on Friday – and then on Saturday morning had to re-weigh in and couldn’t be above 145lbs which he made again. Yet, after the TKO loss due to a body shot, Garcia says he will be moving up to 140lbs as he felt too weak at 136.

“I’m going to 140,” Garcia said during his post-fight press conference. “You know, this fight’s not gonna deter me too much [from] my dreams. You know, I got in there with one of the best. You know, we fought. You know, I thought I did what I had [to do] to get in the ring. But I’ll feel much stronger at 140. … I’m gonna feel good. I’m gonna go up and fight the top fighters at 140, and that’s what I plan to do.”

Once Garcia makes the move to 140lbs, ‘King’ believes he will still be a massive star and draw. He also knows this loss won’t deter him from his goals and being a star in boxing.

“I feel like I’m still a big attraction in the sport,” Garcia said. “And moving up to 140, I think whoever I fight’s gonna be big, so it’s gonna be exciting to see where our careers go. You know, kudos to Gervonta. I hope the best for him and, you know, he’s gonna do great things at 135. But I plan on moving up to 140 and doing my thing.”

With Ryan Garcia planning on moving up, he isn’t sure who he will fight in his debut but knows he has all the skills to become a champ.

“I believe so, for sure, yeah,” Garcia said. “One-forty, I’ll feel strong, I’ll feel fast. Yeah, yeah, 140, I’m coming for you… All the top guys, anybody. I know a lotta people are gonna wanna call me out, so bring ‘em all on.”

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