The showdown between Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is set for April 22 on Showtime PPV at a venue to be named in Las Vegas.
Stephen Espinoza, President, SHOWTIME Sports: “Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is one of the biggest and most exciting fights that can be made in boxing. We have two supremely talented boxers, both in their prime, who have amassed huge fanbases, meeting in a career-defining fight. This is the epitome of a crossover boxing event. All credit to Tank and Ryan for staying the course and giving the fans the fight they want. SHOWTIME has delivered the three biggest pay-per-view events in television history and we are thrilled to add this marquee event to our list of culture-moving matchups.”
Oscar De La Hoya: The fans have been crystal clear that the fight they want is Ryan versus Tank. Golden Boy Promotions and I are proud to be leading the drive to get this fight signed and are excited to get a deal finalized ASAP. It’s high time that those outside the ring stop getting in the way of those who want nothing more than to get into the ring and fight. Our motto has always been that the fans come first, and this is just another example of how we’re leading by example.
Kingry’s defense will be his downfall in this fight. Kingry does not move his head enough to stay clear of counters. Kingry will have his moments where his offensive hand speed will win some rounds. However, once Tank cracks him with counter hook Kingry will wish he had not been in this fight. Tank TKO.
This is a hype fight. Tank almost done if he keeps getting in trouble w/ legal issues. KingRy a hype job (at 135, unproven at 140). But if Teofimo can get a fight with Josh Taylor, I guess it is legit that KingRy gets a $ fight with Davis. If Davis is focused, he won’t lose to KingRy, but may lose to Shakur or Devin.
Wow. We finally get a big fight with two guys in their prime and according to you one guys is a “hype job” and the other is “almost done” because of legal issues. He’s not going to jail or charged with anything that’s gonna cause him to go to jail but this fight is a “hype fight”(whatever the fuck that means) because he’s “almost done” because of future legal trouble that haven’t happened yet. Thanks nostradumbass.
If you haven’t looked around recently nobody fights each other anymore and people like you are the reason why. And when one guy loses, no matter how close the fight was, “he got exposed” “I told you he was a hype job”. And we wonder why these guys never risk taking an L. Then guys like you that follow them on social media, start leaving comments talking shit with your Twitter fingers and making fun of them for losing.
Trash bag fan. Fuckin clown.
Then we can hope that neither injuries nor prison sentences stop this fight.
It feels a bit like a boy going up against a man. Wrong of me perhaps to think so.
Garcia often attacks with a stiff upper body and chin in the air. No good against an extraordinary counter boxer.
Hope that Garcia miraculously matures and surprises. Then this fight could be something to remember.
Joe Goossen knows by now Ryan Garcia’s weakness on defense, sure he might try to improve that on him. According to Goossen Ryan is training incredible hard for this fight, and his power have increased. Knowing the way Gervonta Davis prepares himself for every fight, predict the outcome of this mega fight is hard but I will favor Garcia because of these factors: Davis is no longer with Floyd, his legal problems, disadvantage in size and maybe power, because seems that Davis is not that explosive at a higher weight and against bigger guys. Nonetheless, I welcome any result as long this fight happens.
Great. Finally Really done? Venue?
Barucho, you smoking? Davis knocked out Barrios who was way bigger, and Pedraza, who was much taller as well. He does carry his power up to 140 lbs, I believe. Rolly Romero is a full fledged 140 lber fighting at lightweight. Barrios just lost a decision to Keith Thurman at 147 lbs and his last fight was at that weight. If Tank’s chin holds up to Garcia’s power, he should TKO Garcia. Garcia just don’t have the defensive prowess to deal with Tanks counter punching and boxing IQ. He’s still dangerous, but that chin in the air offensive approach is riskier than one night with Bangkok Betty.
Respect your opinion DMV, but Pedraza was against Gervonta’s best weight (130) and Barrios was up in every knockdown, not Leo Santa Cruz at 130, but Isaac Cruz went the distance at 135, Garcia absorbed clean shots from him, the same that put some others to sleep at 130. I truly believe his power has diminished by going up in weight
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So I am questioning the validity of the outcome of this fight due to the fact that the sport I love dearly is e the most obvious in corruption or controversy to be more exact cause first is just speculation without proof.
I am thinking if this fight is exciting and close, Ryan gets the W
My reasoning is that ONLY Ryan can exercise the rematch clause with a victory, So given that Showtime and Tank are the A side for this one
Then the rematch now flips to DAZN and Ryan
This fight will generate and possibly break records ending in huge money made….imagine how much bigger the rematch would be
So should I put my money on Ryan knowing this sport and this possible “plan” what you guys think
Tank was very easy to be hit in his last fight against whatever his name was. He didn’t look like anything special. Garcia has gotten better with each fight. I think Garcia may outbox and even hurt Tank. I just want a good fight. Years ago I’d say Tank would walk right through Ryan because he keeps his chin so high up in the air when he punches. Still may be the case but Tank is for sure going to get busted up in the process.
Finally tank gona take a decent fighter not a taxi driver
So far, I am leaning towards Garcia to win.
Garcia’s camp will work on his defense by keeping his hands in better position because I highly doubt Garcia will improve his head movements (old habits die hard).
Garcia’s smart pressure, lengthy offensive speed/power will keep Davis at range and on the defensive. If Garcia uses his offensive skills (especially a jab) and physical advantages at a proper range, Davis’ counterpunching opportunities will become extremely limited or eliminated; and no way Davis can get in range (with confidence) under Garcia’s offensive speed/counterpunching/power.
In other words, thank goodness I have time to think on it, but the sun is shining brighter for Garcia to win.
I bet something happens for this fight to get canceled.
And this right here is what I’m talking about. But when I said it I got downvoted, I mentioned watching UFC more because it’s reliable. I mean don’t get me wrong I love boxing. It’s been my number 1 sport for years but it’s like what you said.. we hear about a fight but your post is what we think about now. It’s unfortunate. Shouldn’t be that way.. if something is signed and official we expect it to happen. It shouldn’t feel like maybe all the time
So are you the one who gave 1 down vote? Lol
Yea tank will go to jail in order to avoid Ryan Garcia
Will not get too hyped up for this fight just yet! I hope queenry doesn’t pull out of the fight at the last minute by coming up with covid, hand injury during training or a last minute mental breakdown requiring extensive psych theraphy!
I could see Garcia looking for a way out of this beat down!! Tank gonna murder that little boy!
Man oh man this should be good. Hopefully it wont be a lackluster decision fight. I got Tank by KO.
I would like a good scrap with all the tools coming out for 12 rounds. If any two fighters can show how it’s done, these 2 can. However, this one ends with a one-hitter-quitter by a left hand.
This is guaranteed to piss a few of you off.
Ryan Garcia by TKO stoppage.
Dilusional!!
Look, I’m going to get the day off for the fight. Set up a few things.. some food some drinks. If this gets canceled I’m done. I remember the days when championship fights were made and you can set up a whole party for the fight. Now someone can back out and be replaced more often than before. This ruins plans and I’ve spent unnecessary PTO for fights that never happened. Can this finally happen? Can I call some people and make a party? Do I have to say never mind we’re watching Tank vs Chris algieri for a last minute replacement at a catch weight non title match now.. sorry
tank gets the fight he has to pay for his legal troubles actually he should be in jail hit and run and who knows what else if garcia wins tanks career will come to a halt no more ppv he be back fighting 2nd rate fighters
I still don’t believe it until they’re in the ring. Ryan has been known to pull out of situations. He pulled out of his January fight in 2023 while Tank showed up to fight his opponent. He pulled out of fights due to “covid” and “mental health reasons.” Isn’t Tank pending possible jail time? Ryan may find a way to pull out to push the fight back with the aforementioned knowledge to escape Tank. Ryan has talked about fighting the likes of Manny, Haney, and Tank and none of them have materialized. I’d criticize Tank if he did the aforementioned but it was Ryan who did this. Ryan has a fan base who is willing to turn a blind eye to his antics but if Tank Davis did it they’d criticize him. It also hard to believe Oscar is willing to sacrifice his top attraction or that Ryan actually wants to step up in class. I don’t think Ryan would accept a fight with Issac Cruz let alone Tank David. I hope Ryan makes a liar out of me but I’ve learned not to trust any situation that is involving him stepping up in class.
If they do fight, Ryan doesn’t have the IQ to contend with Tank. He’s faster but his lack of defense and offense-mindedness will be his downfall. He will get clipped and Davis will not let him off the hook. He may win rounds and may even be up in the fight but Tank will catch him flush. Height isn’t an advantage for Ryan because Tank has always fought taller guys. Ryan doesn’t have the IQ to use height to his advantage. His offense is pretty basic.