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YouTube Star vs Real Pro
By Jorge Luis
H i Boxing fans,
Saturday, April 19, two
rising boxing stars collided in
a much-anticipated showdown,
Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis.
Ryan Garcia was a 2-time National
Golden Gloves champion, as an
amateur. He was trained by his
father most of his life. Ryan is a
promoter’s dream. He has movie
star looks, well-spoken, natural
boxing talent, fast fists, and a flashy
style. He looks good in the ring and
great on camera for interviews.
On top of that, he created his
own YouTube channel and has
millions of followers, allowing
him to make lots of money, while
promoting himself in YouTube
videos. He is promoted by Golden
Boy Promotions, owned by former
superstar Oscar Delahoya.
Gervonta Davis was born and
raised on the mean streets of
Baltimore, born and raised in a
crime-ridden, drug infested area.
To his credit, he remained in
school while many of his peers
went into crime. Gervonta Davis
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saw things no child should see, different trainers and learned a few swim in deep waters? Can you
including drug abuse and gun tricks from each along the way. perform under pressure? Gervonta
violence. With an absent father, Davis stuck with the man who Davis exposed Ryan Garcia. Sadly,
he discovered boxing with trainer/ got him there and mastered his Davis does not get the credit he
mentor, Calvin Ford, a former craft. Ryan has many amateurish deserves for being a slick boxer,
drug dealer and racketeer. Calvin mistakes that were never corrected. who barely gets hit. He knows his
became a boxing instructor for at- He holds his head too high, relies trade. Years of training, hard work,
risk youth at a local Youth Center. on his left hook too much, loads up and dedication have paid off. He
Seven year old Gervonta Davis and overcommits, and does not use is loyal to Calvin Ford and says
came through the doors of the his right hand enough. Calvin saved his life. Calvin says
Herring Run Recreational Center, the same about Gervonta. It’s a
run under Baltimore’s Department Davis is short and powerful. beautiful, heart-wrenching story.
of Recreation and Parks. Calvin He has knocked out all his foes,
Ford ran the boxing program. except one. He is a southpaw, fast I give Ryan Garcia full credit
Davis had bounced around in and precise, and carries one-punch for his self-promotion. He is
foster care and group homes. His knockout power in both hands. young, at 24. There is time. But
mother was a drug addict, and Ryan Garcia is bigger and taller he needs polishing on his skills
his father was in prison. When he with more reach. But he didn’t and a good, stern trainer who can
came to the boxing program, he know how to use it in the fight. teach. Garcia has to be willing to
was living with his grandmother. He didn’t follow his cornerman’s learn. Time will tell. Gervonta has
Calvin became a role model to the instructions well. Davis’s crew won 3 world titles at 3 weights.
young man, and a father figure. were well-prepared. Davis knows He is a future hall of famer. His
Calvin had reformed himself and how to fight. He stayed small and path is wide open. I truly hope
was molding youth. Davis was made the taller, bigger man come he gets more big paydays and
not the most gifted fighter Calvin to him and reach in. Davis lured opportunities. He wants to help his
trained but was the most focused. him in and slowly broke him down. old neighbourhood in Baltimore
Davis was focused on getting out It was a good fight to watch, but by investing in ways to educate
of the hood and away from the Davis was in control. He set the young people and provide more
streets of Baltimore. He stayed in table, set the terms, and executed sports opportunities. His story is
school, stayed on a straight path, with precision. It culminated in an inspiration. A story of hope and
and stayed close to his coach. him stopping a game Garcia in perseverance. A magical journey
round 7, with a devastating body that is well-deserved. A triumph of
Davis vs Garcia is a case of a blow. the human spirit. We need more of
jack-of-all-trades but master of this, especially in our day and age.
none (Garcia), and the quiet guy This is an age where people
with a lunch box who shows up take online courses and are Yours in Youth and Sport,
to work every day and gets the suddenly experts. A YouTube Jorge Luis
job done. The guy who learned following turns you into a valuable Head Coach of Champs Eastside
his trade. Garcia has had several commodity and a star. But can you Boxing Club