Ledhed1 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 By Mike Coppinger, ESPN Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia announced on Instagram on Thursday that they'll meet in a long-awaited superfight next year in Las Vegas. The fight will be contested at a 136-pound catchweight and is slated to take place on April 15. Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) tweeted that he'll first fight on Jan. 7 in what amounts to a tuneup bout. The star boxer's trial for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash is scheduled for Feb. 16 in Baltimore, according to court records. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) could have an interim fight as well, but that hasn't been decided yet. The Davis-Garcia pay-per-view will be produced and distributed by Showtime, the network that's exclusively televised Davis' events. DAZN, which streams Garcia's fights, will offer the PPV through its service. Joe Markowski, the CEO of DAZN's North American business, tweeted that there's an agreement in principle for the bout but that contracts have yet to be exchanged. "Boxing needs this fight right now," Garcia tweeted. "It's time for us to get back to what made this sport so great for the fans: Glamourous fights in places like Las Vegas, grudge match storylines, and most importantly - the best fighting the best." The deal was a complicated one to piece together. Davis is aligned with Mayweather Promotions and PBC while Garcia is with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. The two companies rarely do business with one another, and the competing networks was another issue. Garcia conceded to the short end of the revenue-split. "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," tweeted De La Hoya, a hall-of-fame boxer. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firstly, I'll still believe it when I see it. Contracts signed. This is very un-PBC-like. Secondly this accomplishes nothing in any weight division. Lightweight is already in Garcia's rear view mirror. The catchweight suggests Davis isn't leaving that division. He fought Barrios at 140 but his last two fights were at lightweight. So if it happens they'll make some money; good for them. And yes good for the industry for staging a marquis fight that'll draw plenty of eyeballs. Would be nice if it made some competitive sense and had some bearing on one division or the other. When it's over it won't mean much beyond bragging rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Wow...this is gonna be one of the BIGGEST PPV's EVER!!! Can't wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 21 hours ago, Ledhed1 said: By Mike Coppinger, ESPN Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia announced on Instagram on Thursday that they'll meet in a long-awaited superfight next year in Las Vegas. The fight will be contested at a 136-pound catchweight and is slated to take place on April 15. Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) tweeted that he'll first fight on Jan. 7 in what amounts to a tuneup bout. The star boxer's trial for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash is scheduled for Feb. 16 in Baltimore, according to court records. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) could have an interim fight as well, but that hasn't been decided yet. The Davis-Garcia pay-per-view will be produced and distributed by Showtime, the network that's exclusively televised Davis' events. DAZN, which streams Garcia's fights, will offer the PPV through its service. Joe Markowski, the CEO of DAZN's North American business, tweeted that there's an agreement in principle for the bout but that contracts have yet to be exchanged. "Boxing needs this fight right now," Garcia tweeted. "It's time for us to get back to what made this sport so great for the fans: Glamourous fights in places like Las Vegas, grudge match storylines, and most importantly - the best fighting the best." The deal was a complicated one to piece together. Davis is aligned with Mayweather Promotions and PBC while Garcia is with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. The two companies rarely do business with one another, and the competing networks was another issue. Garcia conceded to the short end of the revenue-split. "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," tweeted De La Hoya, a hall-of-fame boxer. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firstly, I'll still believe it when I see it. Contracts signed. This is very un-PBC-like. Secondly this accomplishes nothing in any weight division. Lightweight is already in Garcia's rear view mirror. The catchweight suggests Davis isn't leaving that division. He fought Barrios at 140 but his last two fights were at lightweight. So if it happens they'll make some money; good for them. And yes good for the industry for staging a marquis fight that'll draw plenty of eyeballs. Would be nice if it made some competitive sense and had some bearing on one division or the other. When it's over it won't mean much beyond bragging rights. - - Thought Ryan had oodles of potential, but now playing the mental health card with a sudden blizzard of Tats, I don't see longevity. Tanksy always been a two bit thug who can't box, but seems to have some power and the weight favors him. No upside to this fight, thus the PPV less than anticipated. Be interesting to see if Baltimore punishes him for hit and run, a bad charge for anyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I normally hate catch-weight fights, but this one is a lovely exception. I gotta' go with Garcia here. both guys can bang, but Garcia is at least as fast, probably faster, and has a big reach advantage. I think it will be a high-energy firefight, with Davis taking most of the damage. Garcia via late KO. - But don't bet on it. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Boxing needs these types of fights. Tank needs these types of fights. I suspect he destroy's the Instagram star. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I think that Luke Campbell fight showed there is a vulnerability in Ryan's defense, so I give Davis a good chance to knock him out. However, as Garcia also punches hard, he can also win by ko if he catches Davis. We know he also has a mean body punch, which he used to ko Campbell. And he's a lot taller, but that also makes him more vulnerable defensively against the smaller but equally mean Davis. I'm 50-50 on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Looks like Tank may not be around lonng enough to face Garcia. The dummy done screwed up AGAIN: https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2022/11/21/gervonta-davis-charges-faced-trial/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 --- Old news Cable. The trial is pending, and as you may recall, l'l floydy was sentenced in Vegas but released on bail for a fight before serving his sentence. We shall see, but $$$ talks as you surely know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Read that Tank is out of contract next year. Apparently, Eddie Hearn has approached him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Eddie must've paid his bail. lol .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Still have the doubts of this fight taking place. Might just end up being a mythical matchup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 This is gonna go well (if it actually happens). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 I'll still only believe it when I see it, but - YOWSA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 Gervonta Davis arrested, jailed on domestic violence charge By Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested Tuesday in Parkland, Florida, and jailed on a domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff's Office records. Davis remains in custody at Broward County's Main Jail Bureau in Fort Lauderdale following a Wednesday morning court hearing, where bond was set at $1,000, a jail official said. Details of Davis' arrest and the allegations against him are not yet available. Davis' team declined comment. Davis, 28, of Baltimore, is scheduled to headline a PBC on Showtime PPV event on Jan. 7 in Washington, D.C., against Hector Luis Garcia. The bout is planned as a prelude to an April 25 superfight in Las Vegas against Ryan Garcia. Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) is a former 130-pound titleholder. Davis also is set to appear in Baltimore Circuit Court on Feb. 16 for his alleged involvement in an unrelated hit-and-run incident in November 2020, according to court records. Davis is accused of fleeing the scene of an accident that involved four people, including a pregnant woman. He is facing 14 charges, including failure to immediately return and remain at the scene of an accident involving bodily injury. He also is facing a civil suit. In addition, Davis was facing two misdemeanor battery charges for an incident in February 2020 in which he "was observed battering his former girlfriend," according to police in Coral Gables, Florida. That case was discharged on Dec. 13, per court records. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprosser Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) Nice guy. The Garcia fight will never happen. Edited December 28, 2022 by robprosser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Davis should run for the US Senate. He'd fit right in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 --- Tanksy probably peeved he pregnant again. Need a Banksy mentor and makeover if he want to stay out of the Big House. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Broner Mark 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Is his January bout still happening? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 In limbo at best as we speak. Waiting for the second show to drop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 --- 2nd shoe dropped with Baby Mama #2 "taking back her charges." If true, that means the cops no longer have their prime witness to testify against tanksy. Few hundred $K wash the crime away... https://fightnews.com/tank-accuser-walks-back-claims/142407 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Not atypical for a domestic violence victim to retract an allegation after she's had time to reflect - and been reminded - that a lot of money's at stake. This is where the authorities take the retraction with a grain of salt and focus on the physical evidence. And remind her that if the claims in the original call were inaccurate that a false allegation is a serious offense. So which is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 On 12/30/2022 at 12:01 PM, WelshDevilRob said: Is his January bout still happening? --- Back and forth media promotions. Still on in Boxrec today, but maybe tomorrow another story- https://boxrec.com/en/event/865231/2913088 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 *****SPOILERS***** / / / / / // / / / / / --- Garcia with a good start shows how easy Tanksy is to outbox, but cannot sustain his defense, so that's all she wrote and Tanksy moves onward, possibly vs the other Garcia, Ryan. Bootsy goes the distance in a fight of frustration. He has little fan base and poor promotion, so not sure what he can do other than keep fighting and hope a scrap flies his way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 May be a method to Ennis's madness. Did he purposely string Chukhadzhian along to give the fighters who've been avoiding him reason to believe he's beatable? Any plan to match Ennis and Ellis blew up, so what do we get next? Boots vs Romain Villa? Boots keeps his nose to the grindstone until he gets his shot in the spotlight. Haven't lost belief he can rise to the top. He's still only 25yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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