“Past vs. Present: Ryan Garcia’s Dad Reveals Amateurs Encounter with Shakur Stevenson, Sparks Debate”
The aftermath of Ryan Garcia’s spectacular victory over Devin Haney continues to reverberate across the boxing world, with emotions running high and tensions reaching a boiling point. Amidst the chaos, a new contender has emerged in the form of Shakur Stevenson, ready to test his mettle against Garcia. However, it’s not the fighters themselves but their fathers who are stealing the spotlight, igniting a fiery feud that threatens to overshadow the impending showdown.
Henry Garcia, father of Ryan Garcia, didn’t hold back during a recent interview on Thaboxingvoice, boldly proclaiming that Shakur Stevenson would suffer the same fate as Haney at the hands of his son. This confident assertion set off a chain reaction of reactions, with fans and fighters alike eagerly awaiting Shakur’s response.
His old ass been hating on me for years tell em im ready whenever https://t.co/31KhPhLA1m
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) April 23, 2024
He confidently asserted, “It’ll be the same result as Haney,”
One fan, tweeted, “Oooh damn lol aye @ShakurStevenson, @RyanGarcia’s dad on @ThaBoxingVoice saying you’ll get the same treatment as Dev did.”
Shakur Stevenson, tweeted back, “His old a** been hating on me for years tell em im ready whenever.”
True to form, Shakur Stevenson wasted no time in firing back at Henry Garcia’s remarks, taking to Twitter to assert his readiness to face Ryan Garcia whenever the opportunity arises. The exchange of words between the two camps has sparked a social media storm, with fans eagerly taking sides and speculating on the outcome of a potential clash.
But what’s behind Henry Garcia’s unwavering confidence in his son’s abilities? According to him, it all stems from a little-known encounter between Ryan and Shakur in the amateurs. Revealing details of the match, Henry painted a picture of a young Ryan dominating the ring and leaving a lasting impression on his opponent.
“We fought Shakur in the amateurs. People don’t know this but we fought him in the amateurs,” he revealed.
“Ryan was only 16 years old, maybe going on 17. We kicked his ass in the first round,” Henry claimed with a chuckle. Despite ultimately losing, he added, “They were grooming this dude for the Olympics, so we fell short by two points, but we kicked his ass and Shakur knows it.”
As the war of words between the Garcias and Stevenson heats up, boxing fans around the world are left on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this brewing rivalry. With past encounters and future promises intertwining, the stage is set for an epic showdown that could reshape the landscape of the sport.
