Ryan Garcia can't let go of his past defeat to Gervonta Davis. Even after clinching the 147-pound belt from Mario Barrios, he still feels the sting of his loss and has publicly expressed his desire for a rematch.
Back in 2023, Garcia faced Davis under less-than-ideal conditions. They agreed to a catchweight fight with rehydration rules that affected Garcia's performance, leading to a seventh-round knockout defeat at the hands of Davis. The loss continues to linger in Garcia's mind, prompting him to declare on social media, "I need that one back on even grounds. I need that!"
Following his victory over Mario Barrios, many expected Garcia to find some solace. However, the triumph hasn't erased the disappointment of his earlier bout with Davis. For now, there’s only intent from Garcia regarding a rematch; Davis remains uncertain about climbing back into the ring with him.
As fans wait for future developments, it's notable that Gervonta Davis has been out of action since March 2025 when he fought Lamont Roach Jr. He stepped away from that fight with a draw by majority decision. Though he's hinted at returning soon by saying "we back in action soon," there's no official timeline for his comeback yet.
In spite of this uncertainty, Ryan Garcia's life continues with successes against other challengers, though it's clear he's got unfinished business regarding his previous loss to Davis.
