Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia fight Saturday in a boxing match at the T-Mobile Arena. Davis enters this fight with a 28-0 record that includes 26 knockouts. Garcia enters this fight with a 23-0 record that includes 19 knockouts.
This will be Davis’ fifth fight since 2021, and he’s coming off a January win over Héctor García. Davis is coming off an impressive eighth round knockout where he was able to turn things up when he wanted and end things on his terms. Davis has finished 18 of his last 19 fights. Tank is a 28-year-old southpaw who stands at 5’5” with a 67-inch reach. Davis is an extremely heavy-handed boxer with a pressure style that is devastating once he gets comfortable. With a 92.8 percent finish rate, it’s quite clear what to expect. Davis is an aggressive boxer from Baltimore who mixes in combinations well and has fast hands for a bigger guy. Davis is also quite underrated with his defense, as he has solid footwork and terrific head movement that allows him to get in and out rather quickly. Davis is at his best when boxing on the inside and usually looks to close off the ring. This will be Davis’ fourth career fight in Nevada.
This will be Garcia’s fourth fight since 2021, and he’s coming off a July win over Javier Fortuna. Garcia is coming off a sixth round knockout, a fight he was in control from the start and even produced three knockdowns. Garcia has produced finishes in 6 of his last 7 fights. Garcia is 24 years old, stands at 5’10”, has a 70-inch reach and an orthodox stance. Garcia has punching power obviously given his knockout percentage of 82.6 percent, but he relies heavily on his hand speed. Garcia’s ability to throw rapid combinations actually helped build his internet following before the masses knew his name in the ring. Garcia’s speed and reflexes are top-notch and gives him a chance against anybody. Garcia also has great footwork and can get in and out quickly. Still, this will be the biggest test yet for the young Garcia. This will be Garcia’s fourth career fight in Nevada.
This should be a fun fight between two of the younger stars in the sport. However, as talented as Garcia is, I just can’t get behind him here. Davis is far and away more battle tested, he’s the more balanced fighter, and I’d take his power over Garcia until proven otherwise. Also, Garcia has a habit of dropping his hands or leaving his chin high when throwing a punch, which isn’t ideal when fighting somebody like Davis. I just don’t believe Garcia is ready for a fight like this.
Give me Davis by finish to shave down the price.
