Gervonta Davis

Here's everything you need to know about Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia, as they battle for lightweight supremacy.

Here’s more info on the Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Some observers this week have compared Garcia to Isaac Cruz, at least in the way that they both could make life difficult for Davis early in the fight by out-boxing him and frustrating him. You could go with Davis to win by stoppage in rounds 7-12 for +105 or by stoppage in rounds 5-8 at +175. Whether those two big wins show he’s capable of upsetting Davis, well, that’s hard to know (though I wouldn’t bet on it). That would change if he beat Ryan Garcia in April. Davis is a surefire hit at the box office, and he’s proven that he can sell tickets while fighting in his native Baltimore, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn. [a -1600 favorite](https://www.nj.bet365.com/?_h=4r18ya75g2O4nRgTA2UqVg%3D%3D#/AC/B9/C20007979/D1/E148/F2/) (bet $1,600 to win $100), while Garcia is a +750 underdog (win $750 to win $100). I was in the same situation going into the [Chris] Colbert fight, but this time I had a real training camp. Davis has been feuding online with Ryan Garcia, and the two are expected to meet in April. He’s undefeated and he’s a great opponent. Whatever narrative that Gervonta “Tank” Davis wanted to bring in to his Saturday night lightweight showdown with Hector Luis Garcia was obliterated last month when Davis was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery. Hector Luis Garcia, including the odds, their records and a prediction on who will win.

Davis once again proved he is one of the world's best with a TKO of Garcia after landing several power shots at the end of Round 8.

Gervonta Davis defended his WBA world lightweight championship, beating Hector Luis Garcia by TKO early Sunday morning after eight rounds.

Ellis lost for the first time in 25 fights and disagreed with the decision. I felt I was in the best shape. The fight resumed for more than a minute, and Davis put on a show until the bell, landing enough blows to end the match.

The undefeated "Tank" looks to defend his WBA (regular) lightweight world title against the game challenger Saturday night.

A win here and "Tank" can look forward to the mega fight he has slated with Ryan Garcia for later this year. Garcia cranks out a chopping right hook to the body as well. (10-9 "Tank" Davis, 67-66 "Tank" Davis) Both fighters beginning to dig to the body a bit. Garcia with a combo of his own now but "Tank" returns fire. (10-9 "Tank" Davis, 39-37 Garcia) Body work from Garcia now with a left to the ribs. "Tank" digs to the body with the jab and then goes upstairs with the same weapon. "Tank" is applying pressure and counters with a right. "Tank" brushed Garcia back against the ropes with a stinging left hand in the eighth round. Left to the body from Davis before Garcia counters. Garcia crunches "Tank" to the body with a chopping left hook.

The Baltimore southpaw ran his record to 28-0 when his opponent, Hector Luis Garcia, was unable to answer the bell for the ninth round at Capital One Arena.

Davis attended that fight as a guest of Peterson’s and has credited the opportunity to hold those championship belts as motivation for his career. In December 2011 Peterson upset Amir Khan via a 12-round split decision to claim the WBA and IBF super lightweight titles at Walter E. Davis ran his record to 28-0 with 26 knockouts in dispatching a challenger who last year unexpectedly rose to prominence by winning the WBA super featherweight title. Legal troubles aside, Davis entered Saturday not only having to contend with Garcia but also thinking longer term toward another opponent with the same last name. 28 on $1,000 bail, Davis denied the charges in a since deleted social media post. “I knew I caught him good, but I didn’t know I caught him like that,” said Davis, who headlined his fifth pay-per-view and sold out an arena for the eighth consecutive fight.

Davis ended the bout Saturday after eight rounds, as a flurry late in Round 8 left Garcia unable to see.

Gervonta Davis rocked Hector Luis Garcia with a hard left hand at the end of Round 8 and earned a TKO victory when Garcia couldn't come out for the ninth.

Davis was fighting for the first time since a sixth-round TKO victory over Rolly Romero in May. Davis, who denied the allegations, referred to the woman as the mother of his daughter. Davis was accused of fleeing the scene of an accident that involved four people, including a pregnant woman. The action resumed after nearly a minute, and when it did, Davis finally found the fight-ending punch he was looking for. The star boxer connected on a stinging counter right hand and a couple of lefts that caught Garcia's attention in a fast-paced fourth. "I was trying to trick him with my hands and my eyes and things like that because he's a tough fighter.

The WBA (regular) lightweight champion said this moments after defeating Hector Luis Garcia.

What channel is it on? He's been training, he's been talking and let's see who's really about that." The two sensations have a fight slated for later this year and "Tank" can't wait.

Gervonta Davis has beaten Hector Luis Garcia via TKO after eight round, with Garcia heard telling his corner 'I can't see' and failing to return for round ...

I'll take a week off and I'll be back in the gym for sure.' Davis shrugged off a slow start to improve to 28-0 with 26 KOs and hand Garcia his first professional loss in his 17th match. 'He's a fighter and I know he didn't want to show it but he was hurt. After the sellout crowd of 19,731 waited until just before 1 a.m. I'm a fighter and I'm not retired so my cup is never full. 'I feel as though I have stuff to work on.

Davis clipped Garcia in Round 8 with a shot that affected his vision so much that Garcia did not come out for Round 9.

9 10 "There are a lot of bumps in the road but as long as we stay focused together, that's how I will make longevity in this sport." "He's a fighter and I know he didn't want to show it but he was hurt." When the fight restarted, Davis began to walk Garcia down with big left hands and appeared to briefly buckle him before the end of the round. But the action picked up considerably in Round 4 as the pair of southpaws traded big shots at close range.

Referee Albert Earl Brown was forced to put a temporary halt to proceedings moments before Davis stopped Hector Garcia due to a fight between two famous ...

So we're just waiting for Ryan to accept on his side and let's get the job done... However, the halt didn't last long and just minutes later Davis had landed a vicious series of punches that rendered Garcia unable to continue, with the fighter reportedly telling his corner in Spanish "I can't see". Davis' victory, No.28 in his professional career, now seems to have finally set the stage for a super-fight with Ryan Garcia in April. Davis gave his take on the situation, [telling Fight Hub TV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpGrvobkO7I) : "I seen it, they're always starting s***." [explaining to Fight Hub TV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEFJv_zmQt4) : "We had different fanbases. But just minutes prior, referee Albert Earl Brown had been forced to call a halt to proceedings as the two celebrities got into it at ringside.