Ryan Garcia, also known as “King,” and Gervonta Davis, also known as “Tank,” are set to clash in their much-anticipated showdown on Saturday night in Las Vegas. This battle between the rising lightweights has become the talk of the town, as they take the center stage in the main event at the T-Mobile Arena, which will be broadcasted on Showtime’s PPV.
Now, victory can only be seen in his raised hand at the end of the night. While sitting on opposite sides of the political boxing landscape, both men went out of their way to make it happen. Over the past couple of years, both fighters have traded barbs, making this fight a reality in anticipation.
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Davis is renowned in the field as a top-notch practitioner of knockouts. Alongside him, there have been three remarkable knockouts since 2020 that have garnered widespread praise, and he has emerged victorious against 26 out of the 28 opponents he has faced inside the ring. In the year 2020, he decisively vanquished Leo Santa Cruz with a devastating uppercut. In 2021, he relentlessly pummeled Mario Barrios with four knockdowns before the referee intervened. And in 2022, Davis completely annihilated Rolando Romero with a powerful left hook.
On Saturday, when we arrive in Baltimore, I’ll be ready to get down and dirty. We’ve had enough of talking here, now it’s time to see how the city turns out. During the final press conference, Davis stated that he would probably break your jaw. I’m letting you know that I’m going to sleep, and I only need one touch on your jaw. All he talks about is throwing one punch.
CBS Sports will also provide live coverage of the fight, keeping you up to date with updates and round-by-round scoring throughout the night.
In his latest performance and in the year 2021, Garcia has successfully defeated 19 out of the 23 adversaries he has encountered, which includes Javier Fortuna. His primary asset is his quickness, but he is also capable of swiftly incapacitating his opponent. Additionally, Garcia brings a greater equilibrium to his offensive strategy.
Let’s take a closer look at how two fighters stack up before seeing the complete card fight with the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Make sure to check this page throughout the week for the latest updates and news surrounding this event.
Gervonta Davis, with a record of 28-0 and 26 knockouts, was born in Baltimore, Maryland and currently resides in Los Alamitos, California. At 24 years old, he stands at a height of 5-foot-5 and weighs 136 pounds. His reach is measured at 67.5 inches.
