Conor McGregor Uplifts Ryan Garcia
When “KingRy” got to his dressing room after the fight, He was welcomed Written by Conor McGregor who gave him wise words.
‼️ Conor McGregor offers support to Ryan Garcia in his dressing room after defeating Gervonta Davis: “I want to see him again, I want to see him without a rehydration condition.”
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– Michael Benson April 23, 2023
“It’s 1-0 ya,” McGregor said. “You guys are the two biggest names in the department. I want to see him again and I want to see him again now, and I want to see him without the rehydration condition,attractively. My friend, all the respect in the world is yours. You are the future. You are the future of this game. I watch you all the way. I wish you the best.”
Garcia’s professional boxing record dropped to 23-1. “KingRy” told members of the media that he plans to move into the 140-pound division (h/t ClutchPoints.com).
“I went in with one of the better players, but at 140 I will feel much stronger,” Garcia said. “I’m going to go up and fight the best fighters at 140, and that’s what I plan to do. … I feel like I’m still a big draw in the sport, and I feel going up to 140, whoever I fight is going to be big.
“It will be interesting to see where our jobs go.”
Garcia also said he is still looking forward to a rematch with “Tank” Davis at some point down the road.