Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for Las Vegas clash
BIG time boxing is back as Gervonta Davis gets ready to take on Ryan Garcia in a massive Las Vegas fight.
Davis and Garcia have been locked in negotiations for months over a clash set to be fought at a 136lbs catchweight.
Both men usually fight at the lightweight limit of 135lbs, but with no titles on the line, an extra pound of weight has been agreed by the fighters.
Davis is coming off a TKO win over Hector Garcia, having stopped Rolando Romero as well in his sole fight of 2022.
‘King Ry’ fought twice last year, beating Emmanuel Tagoe on points before bludgeoning Javier Fortuna in the sixth round.
Known as two of boxing’s most fearsome punchers, Davis and Garcia will put their undefeated records on the line.
When is Davis vs Garcia?
- Davis’ huge clash with Garcia will take place on Saturday, April 22.
- The fight will be held in Las Vegas, with a specific venue yet to be determined.
- Reports indicate that the Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium could host its first boxing event with Davis vs Garcia.
Will it be shown on TV in the UK?
Davis vs Garcia will be shown live on DAZN and Showtime PPV in the US.
The UK broadcaster has yet to be confirmed, but Garcia’s last three fights have been shown on DAZN in the UK.
Live streaming will be available through the DAZN app.
Davis vs Garcia undercard
The undercard for Davis vs Garcia has not been announced yet.
Welterweight star Jaron Ennis and lightweight prospect William Zepeda could feature on the card.
What has been said?
Garcia said: “I chose to make this fight happen. I didn’t put myself first. I put the boxing fans first.
“I put the sport itself first. I want to make an impact on this sport. I want to lead the charge. Nobody was willing to do it. Terence Crawford didn’t want to do it. Errol Spence Jr. didn’t want to do it. Nobody wanted to lead the charge, so I had to do it.
“I guess I’m doing it – the one that they didn’t expect to do it. The one that’s supposed to be scared. The one that’s supposed to be a coward.”
Davis has said: “I know that it’s going to be tough. This fight is definitely going to be tough. But this is what we came to do. We want the big fights.
“I’ve been boxing since I was seven. I fought a lot coming up. I’m just happy to be a part of this moment and share the ring with a young fighter like Ryan Garcia who’s daring himself to be great.
“He talked his way into this fight. April 22 he’s going to have to show it.
“I think this is important because we’re both young. Both of us are at our peak.”