They did it! So far, only on paper, and the fight is still far away, but there is a contract to fight the most popular lightweights in the world. American punchers Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) and Gervonta Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) agreed, and now it’s official. Both confirmed on social media
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The fight between the California “King of the Flies” Garcia and the Baltimore “Tank” Davis will take place on January 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
It is not yet known at what limit the fight will take place. Perhaps it will be a contractual weight of up to 61.7 kg.
“I am so excited that this fight is finally ready! I want this more than anything. I work hard, I am at the peak of my career and I know that I will become the greatest boxer in the world. This legacy begins today! It’s time to get to work and show everyone what boxing is, Ryan promises. “Boxing needs our fight. It’s time to get back to what made the sport so great for fans: the trendy fights in places like Las Vegas, the stories of ‘hate fights’ and, most importantly, the best fighting the best.”
Haney told why he does not consider “Tank” a favorite
Gervonta was more modest in his statements.
“I will return to the ring on January 7, stay tuned. After all, it’s finally me and Ryan! THERE IS A DEAL! Say, let them prepare a truck for bricks, motherfucker!
In early autumn, Garcia and Davis nearly got into a fight at a nightclub. And in October, the ex-leader of world boxing named the favorite of the Davis-Garcia fight.
Another former world topper, Lomachenko, has criticized Gervonta’s opposition.
