18 Combat Sports Stars Predict the Davis vs. Garcia Superfight!

The two undefeated boxing superstars Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis and will finally duke it out on Saturday April 22.

The bout is one of the most hyped of the year as the young fighters undefeated records are one the line.

Let’s see how combat sports stars predict the outcome of the fight!

Mike Tyson

Pick: Davis

Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson thinks Gervonta Davis will walk out of the ring with a flawless record and another KO win.

”I say ’Tank’ but it’s going to be a good fight,” Tyson claims.

Canelo Alvarez

Pick: 50/50

Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez thinks it’s a great matchup.

”It’s a good fight for boxing,” Canelo says,  but can’t decide on who will win. ”In boxing you never know.”

Vasiliy Lomachenko

Pick: Davis

The great Vasiliy Lomachenko thinks Gervonta will win but would never underestimate Garcia.

”I think Davis is going to win because he’s more aggressive and he always fights the biggest guy and tallest guy,” Lomachenko says.

Floyed Mayweather

Pick: Davis

Floyd Mayweather sees a difference between the two undefeated boxer’s backgrounds.

”You want to be a YouTuber or you want to be a fighter? ’Tank’ is a fighter,” Mayweather reasons.

Roy Jones Jr.

Pick: 50/50

Roy Jones Jr. likes the fact that the undefeated pugilists give the fans what they want to see, and think that the one who could establish his game plan will win the fight.

”Tank has a lot more tools than people think he has. Garcia is a much better fighter than people think he is,” Jones Jr. said.

Devin Haney

Pick: 50/50

Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney have sparred both boxers and know what they are capable of.

“The safe bet is Tank but you cannot sleep on Ryan, he definitely can punch, he’s shown that, so we gotta see,” Haney says.

Mikaela Mayer

Pick: 50/50

WBC interim lightweight title holder Mikaela Mayer likes the fight a lot and predicts that the one who uses his assets best will get the win.

”I can’t tell you exactly who’s going to win that fight, it’s going to be a good one,” Mayer says.

Bernard Hopkins

Pick: Davis

Former multiple division world champion Bernard Hopkins believes Davis gets it done.

”To me, Tank is the division right now,” Hopkins says.

Eddie Hearn

Pick: Garcia

After talking to fighters who know Ryan Garcia, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn changed his mind lately.

”I’ve always felt that Tank wins that fight but I actually start to go towards Ryan Garcia,” Hearns says.

Amir Khan

Pick: 50/50

Former unified super lightweight world champion Amir Khan doesn’t mention a winner but claims that Garcia will have to be on his toes to get the win.

”Ryan has to have strong legs, have good feet, keep it long, keep it moving left to right,” Khan says. ”Don’t let Tank settle, because once he settles he’s going to let those big bombs off.”

Ebanie Bridges

Pick: 50/50

IBF bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges can’t make up her mind.

“This is very hard to predict and it’s one we all need to see, because it is 50/50,” Bridges says.

Shane Mosley

Pick: Garcia

Former three division world champion Shane Mosley thinks the size, height, and speed advantage of Ryan Garcia is going to be a problem for the shorter Davis.

“I’m leaning towards Garcia because he’s bigger, not because I believe he’s a better fighter technically,” Mosley says.

Josh Taylor

Pick: Davis

WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor claims both fighters have very good qualities but thinks Davis will get it done.

”Tank is a better fighter, more powerful, has the better boxing IQ, the better boxing brain,” Taylor says.

Oscar de la Hoya

Pick: Garcia

Former world champion Oscar de la Hoya believes the fight will get the best out of the two undefeated boxers.

”Well, there’s only one Golden Boy. He might be the Platinum boy when he ends up knocking out Gervonta Davis. That’s the final prediction, April 22 it’s going down baby.” de la Hoya predicts.

Robert Garcia

Pick: Ryan Garcia

Former boxing world champ, now boxing coach, Robert Garcia thinks Ryan will get it done in Las Vegas.

”If you force me to pick, I think Ryan’s going to catch him with that left hook,” Garcia predicts.

Kelvin Gastelum

Pick: Davis

UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum thinks Davis will add another stoppage to his resume.

”I’ve got ’Tank’ with a vicious KO”, Gastelum predicts.

Tony Harrison

Pick: Davis

Former WBC light middleweight champion Tony ”Super Bad” Harrison thinks Davis will leave the ring with a flawless record.

”I fancy the height and speed attributes from Garcia to say it will be Tank’s hardest fight, but I do fancy Tank in every fight,” Harrison claims.

Joe Joyce

Pick: Davis

Olympic silver medallist and heavyweight contender Joe Joyce has Gervonta Davis as the winner in Las Vegas.

“I’m picking ‘Tank’ because I think he’s very patient when he’s fighting and he’s looking to land that big shot,” Joyce says.

Gervonta Davis

• Age: 28
• Nationality: American
• Record: 28-0-0
• Knockouts: 26
• Height: 5’5½” (166 cm)
• Reach: 67½” (171 cm)
• Stance: Southpaw

Ryan Garcia

• Age: 24
• Nationality: American
• Record: 23-0-0
• Knockouts: 19
• Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
• Reach: 70″ (178 cm)
• Stance: Orthodox

Read more: Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia – Fight Card, Start time & How to Watch

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