WATCH: Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis troll Oscar De La Hoya after embarrassing Ryan Garcia loss
After Gervonta Davis' brutal TKO victory against Ryan Garcia, his mentor Floyd Mayweather decides to step in the ring and mock former opponent Oscar De La Hoya
Floyd Mayweather mocks Oscar De La Hoya ahead of Gervonta Davis' win (Image Sources - Sports Illustrated/Tooathletic Takes)
Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis share a great relationship. Throughout his professional career, Floyd has acted as a mentor in Davis’ life. Gervonta has mentioned that Mayweather is one of the reasons for his spectacular boxing skills. They also shared a business relationship when Floyd signed ‘Tank’ to Mayweather Promotions. Although it seemed like they severed ties at one point, they are still great friends. Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather has been a huge influence in Davis’ boxing career.
In the recent Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis fight, ‘Tank’ emerged victorious via a 7th-round TKO. Gervonta Davis won in a spectacular fashion against Ryan Garcia. This career-defining moment for ‘Tank’ cements his name as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Huge stars were seen in the arena for the anticipated bout. Former boxing legends like Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Manny Pacquiao were seen attending the event. Another former fighter who was spotted in Gervonta Davis’ corner was Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.
After Gervonta Davis’ brutal 7th-round TKO win against Ryan Garcia, ‘Money’ Mayweather decided to step into the ring. In the post-fight celebration, Floyd is noticed pointing at former opponent Oscar De La Hoya and laughing at him. Gervonta Davis and his trainer also tagged along in mocking the former boxer. “Hey, Oscar!” screamed Mayweather as he mocks his former opponent. ‘Tank’ and his trainer were witnessed giggling alongside the 46-year-old.
Oscar De La Hoya is the promoter and mentor of Davis’ opponent, Ryan Garcia. It seemed like everything played in Mayweather’s favor as Gervonta won in dramatic fashion. This prompted ‘Money’ to mock De La Hoya to his face. The former opponents’ constant jabs at each other will remain a fan favorite in the boxing community.
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Fans love Floyd Mayweather’s trolling tactics to former opponent Oscar De La Hoya
Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya have always shared a sour relationship. Before their anticipated fight in 2007, the fighters hated each other. They exchanged bitter words of hatred toward each other. In every rivalry, their differences are usually settled. But for this fight, the hatred continued. Years later, De La Hoya and Mayweather continued to jab at each other.
Recently, Floyd Mayweather had the last laugh against Oscar De La Hoya as Gervonta Davis beat Ryan Garcia. After the fight, Floyd was captured on video, laughing at his former opponent. Part of the interest for Floyd is Oscar’s trash talk before the Garcia vs Davis fight. De La Hoya trashed ‘Tank’s team and did not hold back. The boxing community loved the trolling done by Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious in his 2007 bout against Oscar De La Hoya. It seems like De La Hoya and Mayweather’s rivalry will never be settled. In the positive turn of events, Gervonta Davis rose into superstardom ahead of his spectacular victory against Ryan Garcia. The brutal body shot delivered by ‘Tank’ is the talk of the town in the boxing community. As for Ryan Garcia, his humility in the ring after a brutal first loss had fans impressed at the fighter.
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Nikhil Sonmali
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