Boxing stars Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will clash in a superfight next year. Photo via Instagram (@gervontaa)
A massive boxing fight is set for 2023 as undefeated Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia are being finalized.
The superstars announced through social media that the fight is on and that their representatives completed a deal. According to reports, the 12-round catchweight bout (136 pounds) will be a Showtime Pay-Per-View main event from a venue in Las Vegas.
However, both pugilists will take interim fights against unnamed opponents in January before facing one another, according to reports.
”Verified I’ll be back in the ring Jan 7 stay tuned for more details! After that it’s me and Ryan! DONE DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! TELL EM GET THE BRINKS TRUCK READY MF,” Davis wrote on social media.
In a press release, Ryan Garcia commented on the upcoming clash.
“This is the fight I want and this is the fight boxing needs,” Garcia said. “The hype, the storylines, the two athletes defining their sport inside the ring and out. I am going to knock ‘Tank’ out and take my place as the face of our incredible sport, and I’m bringing a new generation of boxing fans with me. I appreciate Tank volunteering to get beat so that I can get to work.”
Gervonta Davis has a record of 27-0 (25 KO’s) while Ryan Garcia has a record of 23-0 (19 KO’s).