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Fight Week: Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia kicks off new year

Fight Week: Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia will kick off new year on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

FIGHT WEEK

Lightweight contender Gervonta Davis is scheduled to face Hector Luis Garcia in the first big fight of the new year on pay-per-view Saturday.

GERVONTA DAVIS (27-0, 25 KOs) vs. HECTOR LUIS GARCIA (16-0, 10 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • TV/Stream: Pay-per-view ($74.99)
  • Division: Lightweight (135 pounds)
  • At stake: No major titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: Davis No. 10
  • Odds: Davis 10-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian, welterweights; Rashidi Ellis vs. Roiman Villa, welterweights; Demetrius Andrade vs. Demond Nicholson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Davis KO 8
  • Background: The main event seemed to be in jeopardy after Davis was arrested Tuesday for allegedly striking the mother of his child – who later walked back her accusations – but the fight will go forward as scheduled. The 28-year-old from Baltimore has a lethal combination of ability and power to go with a massive social following, which has made him one of the biggest stars in the sport. He has beaten in succession Leo Santa Cruz (130 pounds), Mario Barrios (140), Isaac Cruz (135) and Rolando Romero (135), all by knockout except for Cruz. The Mexican took Davis the distance in part because Davis fought with an injured hand. Davis and Ryan Garcia have agreed to meet in a super fight early this year, assuming “Tank” wins Saturday. Hector Garcia also commands respect. The 31-year-old Dominican, skillful and aggressive, stunned the boxing world by easily outpointing hot contender Chris Colbert in the Upset of the Year last February and then defeated Roger Gutierrez by a wide decision in August to win a 130-pound belt. The fact he’s moving up in weight to face a fighter the caliber of Davis could be a significant disadvantage.

 

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

FRIDAY

  • Masataki Taniguchi vs. Melvin Jerusalem, strawweights (for Taniguchi’s WBO title), Osaka, Japan (no U.S. TV). Also, Daniel Valladares vs. Ginjiro Shigeoka, strawweights (for Valladares’ IBF title)

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Fight Week: Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia kicks off new year

Fight Week: Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia will kick off new year on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

FIGHT WEEK

Lightweight contender Gervonta Davis is scheduled to face Hector Luis Garcia in the first big fight of the new year on pay-per-view Saturday.

GERVONTA DAVIS (27-0, 25 KOs) vs. HECTOR LUIS GARCIA (16-0, 10 KOs)

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • TV/Stream: Pay-per-view ($74.99)
  • Division: Lightweight (135 pounds)
  • At stake: No major titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: Davis No. 10
  • Odds: Davis 10-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian, welterweights; Rashidi Ellis vs. Roiman Villa, welterweights; Demetrius Andrade vs. Demond Nicholson, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Davis KO 8
  • Background: The main event seemed to be in jeopardy after Davis was arrested Tuesday for allegedly striking the mother of his child – who later walked back her accusations – but the fight will go forward as scheduled. The 28-year-old from Baltimore has a lethal combination of ability and power to go with a massive social following, which has made him one of the biggest stars in the sport. He has beaten in succession Leo Santa Cruz (130 pounds), Mario Barrios (140), Isaac Cruz (135) and Rolando Romero (135), all by knockout except for Cruz. The Mexican took Davis the distance in part because Davis fought with an injured hand. Davis and Ryan Garcia have agreed to meet in a super fight early this year, assuming “Tank” wins Saturday. Hector Garcia also commands respect. The 31-year-old Dominican, skillful and aggressive, stunned the boxing world by easily outpointing hot contender Chris Colbert in the Upset of the Year last February and then defeated Roger Gutierrez by a wide decision in August to win a 130-pound belt. The fact he’s moving up in weight to face a fighter the caliber of Davis could be a significant disadvantage.

 

ALSO FIGHTING THIS WEEK

FRIDAY

  • Masataki Taniguchi vs. Melvin Jerusalem, strawweights (for Taniguchi’s WBO title), Osaka, Japan (no U.S. TV). Also, Daniel Valladares vs. Ginjiro Shigeoka, strawweights (for Valladares’ IBF title)

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Ryan Garcia on showdown with Gervonta Davis: ‘I am going to knock Tank out’

Ryan Garcia on upcoming showdown: “I am going to knock Tank (Davis) out.”

Let the trash talk begin.

Ryan Garcia wasted no time predicting what will happen when he meets rival Gervonta Davis in the spring in Las Vegas, assuming both fighters win interim fights and Davis overcomes legal issues.

Garcia is excited to be part of the event. And he couldn’t have more confidence.

“This is the fight I want and this is the fight boxing needs,” he said. “The hype, the storylines, the two athletes defining their sport inside the ring and out. I am going to knock Tank out and take my place as the face of our incredible sport, and I’m bringing a new generation of boxing fans with me.

“I appreciate Tank volunteering to get beat so that I can get to work.”

Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) intend to meet in a non-title bout at a catch weight of 136 pounds, reportedly in April, if Davis defeats 130-pound titleholder Hector Garcia on Jan. 7 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. and Garcia wins a fight that has yet to be announced.

Garcia (16-0, 10 KOs) stunned the boxing world by easily outpointing hot prospect Chris Colbert in February and following that by taking Roger Gutierrez’s WBA belt by a one-sided decision in August.

However, moving up in weight to face a fighter of Davis’ ability will be a daunting challenge for the 31-year-old Dominican.

Davis also is scheduled to be tried on Dec. 12 for an alleged hit-and-run incident in November 2020.

The 28-year-old from Baltimore is a former two-time 130-pound titleholder who also won secondary titles at 135 and 140, going 5-0 (5 KOs) in championship fights. He gave up all of his belts.

He’s coming off a sixth-round knockout of Rolando Romero at 135 this past May. That followed a unanimous decision over stubborn Isaac Cruz in December, a bout in which Davis said he fought with an injured hand.

Garcia, 24, took a break from boxing last year to deal with his mental health but returned to defeat Emmanuel Tagoe (UD) and formidable Javier Fortuna (KO 6) in April and July in 140-pound bouts, respectively.

The Los Angeles-area fighter’s biggest victory came in January of last year, when he knocked out 2012 Olympic champion Luke Campbell in seven round at 135.

Ryan Garcia on showdown with Gervonta Davis: ‘I am going to knock Tank out’

Ryan Garcia on upcoming showdown: “I am going to knock Tank (Davis) out.”

Let the trash talk begin.

Ryan Garcia wasted no time predicting what will happen when he meets rival Gervonta Davis in the spring in Las Vegas, assuming both fighters win interim fights and Davis overcomes legal issues.

Garcia is excited to be part of the event. And he couldn’t have more confidence.

“This is the fight I want and this is the fight boxing needs,” he said. “The hype, the storylines, the two athletes defining their sport inside the ring and out. I am going to knock Tank out and take my place as the face of our incredible sport, and I’m bringing a new generation of boxing fans with me.

“I appreciate Tank volunteering to get beat so that I can get to work.”

Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) intend to meet in a non-title bout at a catch weight of 136 pounds, reportedly in April, if Davis defeats 130-pound titleholder Hector Garcia on Jan. 7 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. and Garcia wins a fight that has yet to be announced.

Garcia (16-0, 10 KOs) stunned the boxing world by easily outpointing hot prospect Chris Colbert in February and following that by taking Roger Gutierrez’s WBA belt by a one-sided decision in August.

However, moving up in weight to face a fighter of Davis’ ability will be a daunting challenge for the 31-year-old Dominican.

Davis also is scheduled to be tried on Dec. 12 for an alleged hit-and-run incident in November 2020.

The 28-year-old from Baltimore is a former two-time 130-pound titleholder who also won secondary titles at 135 and 140, going 5-0 (5 KOs) in championship fights. He gave up all of his belts.

He’s coming off a sixth-round knockout of Rolando Romero at 135 this past May. That followed a unanimous decision over stubborn Isaac Cruz in December, a bout in which Davis said he fought with an injured hand.

Garcia, 24, took a break from boxing last year to deal with his mental health but returned to defeat Emmanuel Tagoe (UD) and formidable Javier Fortuna (KO 6) in April and July in 140-pound bouts, respectively.

The Los Angeles-area fighter’s biggest victory came in January of last year, when he knocked out 2012 Olympic champion Luke Campbell in seven round at 135.

Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia set to face one another after interim fights in January

Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have agreed to fight one another a few months after January tune-up fights.

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is on, although they’ll have to take care of other business first.

The gifted 135-pound contenders will take interim fights against unnamed opponents in January and then face one another at a catch-weight of 136 pounds a few months after that in Las Vegas, it was confirmed Thursday.

No official details about the fights in January have been made available, although Davis indicated on Instagram that his bout would take place in Washington, D.C.

“I’ll be back in the ring Jan 7 stay tuned for more details! After that it’s me and Ryan signed sealed delivered…done deal!” Davis tweeted.

Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) vs. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) is one of the best possible matchups in the sport.

They are both young, skillful boxers with one-punch knockout power, which should make their meeting as explosive as any matchup. And they are two of the most popular fighters on the planet, with millions of social media followers.

It doesn’t get much better than this, at least on paper.

“Boxing NEEDS this fight right now,” Garcia tweeted. “It’s time for us to get back to what made this sport so great for the fans: Glamorous fights in places like Las Vegas, grudge match storylines, and most importantly — the best fighting the best.”

Davis, 28, is a former two-time 130-pound titleholder who also won secondary titles at 135 and 140, going 5-0 (5 KOs) in championship fights. He gave all of his belts.

The Baltimore product is coming off a sixth-round knockout of Rolando Romero at 135 this past May. That followed a unanimous decision over stubborn Isaac Cruz in December, a bout in which Davis said he fought with an injured hand.

Garcia, 24, took a break from boxing last year to deal with his mental health but returned to defeat Emmanuel Tagoe (UD) and formidable Javier Fortuna (KO 6) in April and July in 140-pound bouts, respectively.

The Los Angeles-area fighter’s biggest victory came in January of last year, when he knocked out 2012 Olympic champion Luke Campbell in seven round at 135.

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Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia set to face one another after interim fights in January

Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have agreed to fight one another a few months after January tune-up fights.

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is on, although they’ll have to take care of other business first.

The gifted 135-pound contenders will take interim fights against unnamed opponents in January and then face one another at a catch-weight of 136 pounds a few months after that in Las Vegas, it was confirmed Thursday.

No official details about the fights in January have been made available, although Davis indicated on Instagram that his bout would take place in Washington, D.C.

“I’ll be back in the ring Jan 7 stay tuned for more details! After that it’s me and Ryan signed sealed delivered…done deal!” Davis tweeted.

Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) vs. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) is one of the best possible matchups in the sport.

They are both young, skillful boxers with one-punch knockout power, which should make their meeting as explosive as any matchup. And they are two of the most popular fighters on the planet, with millions of social media followers.

It doesn’t get much better than this, at least on paper.

“Boxing NEEDS this fight right now,” Garcia tweeted. “It’s time for us to get back to what made this sport so great for the fans: Glamorous fights in places like Las Vegas, grudge match storylines, and most importantly — the best fighting the best.”

Davis, 28, is a former two-time 130-pound titleholder who also won secondary titles at 135 and 140, going 5-0 (5 KOs) in championship fights. He gave all of his belts.

The Baltimore product is coming off a sixth-round knockout of Rolando Romero at 135 this past May. That followed a unanimous decision over stubborn Isaac Cruz in December, a bout in which Davis said he fought with an injured hand.

Garcia, 24, took a break from boxing last year to deal with his mental health but returned to defeat Emmanuel Tagoe (UD) and formidable Javier Fortuna (KO 6) in April and July in 140-pound bouts, respectively.

The Los Angeles-area fighter’s biggest victory came in January of last year, when he knocked out 2012 Olympic champion Luke Campbell in seven round at 135.

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