
Gervonta "Tank" Davis (28-0, 26 KO) and Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KO) are ready to take the ring Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both fighters weighed in at just over 135 pounds a day before the fight and were each nearly 10 pounds heavier hours before the bout.
This showdown is considered to be the fight of the year and has been in the making for two years. Many pundits and legends of the sport believe that the winner will become the face of boxing.
Update narrationDavis, 28, currently holds the WBA lightweight belt and promised to break Garcia's jaw in what could become a bloodbath.
Garcia, 24, is a former WBC interim lightweight champion, and like "Tank," is undefeated, so barring a draw, one man will experience his first career defeat.
They are both knockout artists and couldn't be more evenly matched. Garcia, however, has a significant height and reach advantage, while Davis packs a powerful punch.
Garcia is a lot faster and more technically sound, but Davis is all grit. This fight will simply come down to which of the fighters wants to win more.
Boxing promoter Oscar de la Hoya believes Garcia is better prepared because Davis' team did several things to gain the edge, including a 10-pound rehydration clause and afternoon weigh-in ceremony.
"I look at Ryan and I know he's ready. I look at Ryan's team and they know he's ready. I look at 'Tank' and he looks ready," De La Hoya said. "But when I look at 'Tank's team's actions through the whole promotion I am left to wonder: do they really think this guy is ready?
"Catchweights and rehydration clauses, late afternoon weigh-ins. All of these petty requirements point to a team that looks to protect their fighter. And why would they protect their fighter, unless they think maybe he's not ready for this moment? I really believe that Tank's team is worried that he's going to lose."
The weigh-in ceremony turned into a scuffle after a boxing legend triggered "Tank."
DAZN and Showtime will broadcast the fight via their platforms and PPV across the world. The main card starts at 17:00 PT and Garcia vs. Davis is scheduled for 20:00 PT.
Follow all the action between Davis and Garcia right here on the MARCA English LIVE commentary.
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