Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

After years of hurling insults at each other, Davis and Garcia will finally face off in a much-anticipated showdown. The match-up, billed "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This," is a catchweight professional boxing match between WBA (Regular) lightweight champion Gervonta Davis and former WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia. The bout is scheduled at a catchweight of 136 lbs, with a 10 lbs rehydration clause.

Gervonta Davis, 29, is a professional boxer from the United States who has won multiple world championships in three different weight divisions. He has been the WBA (Regular) lightweight champion since 2019, won the IBF super featherweight title in 2017, the WBA (Super) super featherweight title twice between 2018 and 2021, and the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title in 2021. Davis is currently ranked second-best active lightweight by BoxRec and third by ESPN. The southpaw's fighting style is characterized by his exceptional punching power, with a knockout-to-win percentage of 93%. "Tank" opened in 2023 with a title defense against undefeated WBA super featherweight champion Héctor García. Davis' first fight since his split from promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. García retired in the eighth round, complaining of being disoriented after being caught in the face with a Davis punch.

• Age: 28;
• Height: 5' 5";
• Reach: 67.5";
• Record: 28-0

I see Tank winning that one. I just think better boxing brain, better boxing ability, more power, cuter in the way he moves and better boxing IQ. I don't know about him stopping Garcia, I wouldn't be surprised if he does but I'm going to maybe go for Tank on points.

Josh Taylor

As a 15-time national amateur champion, Ryan Garcia dominated the ring with an impressive 215-15 record. Making his professional debut in 2016, the American fighter secured the vacant WBC interim lightweight title in 2021. He has since been ranked as the world's sixth-best active lightweight by The Ring magazine and ESPN. With a flawless professional record of 23 fights, Garcia has won an astonishing 19 by KO, proving his exceptional power in the ring. In June 2022, he continued his dominance with a KO victory over Javier Fortuna in his last fight.

• Age: 24;
• Height: 5' 10";
• Reach: 70";
• Record: 23-0

Davis is a massive favorite to win the clash of the undefeated. He is priced to win at 1.39 odds on 1xbet, with Garcia at 3.155 odds. Bet 365 has Davis at 1.40 odds and Gracia at 3.05. Coinplay lists over 7.5 rounds at 2.07 odds.