Get ready for some bold predictions! Boxing phenom Ryan Garcia recently dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he didn’t hold back when discussing hypothetical matchups. Fresh off promoting his upcoming fight, Garcia served up some serious confidence, even making a direct threat to Jake Paul.
Taking Aim at Jake Paul
During a rapid-fire segment where Fallon quizzed Garcia on potential opponents, the topic of Jake Paul came up. Garcia didn’t hesitate, confidently stating, “Oh, I for sure could beat this guy. 100%, yeah. I’ll break his new jaw.” This jab comes after Paul recently suffered a fractured jaw during a December fight.
The crowd erupted at Garcia’s blunt assessment, setting the stage for more fiery takes. Garcia is slated to face Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12th, and he made sure to hype up that upcoming bout as well.
Predictions for Benn and Mayweather
Turning his attention to his actual opponent, Conor Benn, Garcia declared, “I’m gonna really put a whooping on this man. We will send him back to the UK sippin’ on some tea.” It’s clear Garcia is aiming for a decisive victory and isn’t afraid to voice it.
Even boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. wasn’t safe from Garcia’s playful predictions. Joking about a fantasy matchup, Garcia suggested Mayweather would spend the fight “circling around the ring, running a little too much.” However, he quickly added with a grin, “We still will knock him out, though.”
Respect for Pacquiao
While Garcia seemed ready to predict knockouts for nearly everyone, he did express genuine admiration for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. He fondly recalled Pacquiao as one of the athletes he looked up to while growing up, showing a softer side amidst the bold pronouncements.
What do you think of Ryan Garcia’s predictions? Do you agree he’ll ‘break’ Jake Paul’s jaw or defeat Conor Benn? Share your thoughts in the comments!