Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia weigh-in results
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Lightweight rivals Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia both weighed in under the contract limit of 136lbs on April 21 in front of a packed crowd in sunny Las Vegas.
The enemies had a bit of an altercation during the pre-fight event where Davis was heard questioning Garcia's weight, who responded to say he was all good and had eaten breakfast that morning. Then, Bernard Hopkins tried to placate Gervonta who instantly turned around and roared at him, raising his fist to his face and yelling, "You ain't gotta touch me!" Tempers flared and it was then that Davis pushed Garcia and they had to be pulled apart by security.
The whole debacle just emphasized the magnitude of this fight and highlighted the enormity of what's at stake for these undefeated stars of the sport. Both men are raring to go and the bad blood is teetering to the top and very easily spilling over as the pair's knuckles itch more infuriatingly than ever.
This event will be shown live on DAZN in the UK, with the broadcast set to start at 2am (GMT) on Sunday morning. All the official weights, running order and ringwalk times (approximate) can be found below.
Main Event – 5am
Gervonta Davis
Baltimore (28-0, 26KO)
Weight: 135lbs
– vs –
Ryan Garcia
Los Angeles (23-0, 19KO)
Weight: 135.5lbs
Chief Support
David Morrell Jr.
Cuba (8-0, 7KO)
Weight: 167.75lbs
– vs –
Yamaguchi Falcao
Brazil (24-1-1, 9KO)
Weight: 166.5lbs
Fight #8
Gabriel Rosado
Los Angeles (26-16-1, 15KO)
Weight: 167.25lbs
– vs –
Bektemir Melikuziev
Uzbekistan (11-1, 10KO)
Weight: 167.25lbs
Fight #7
Elijah Garcia
Phoenix (14-0, 12KO)
Weight: 159.25lbs
– vs –
Kevin Salgado
Mexico City (15-1-1, 10KO)
Weight: 159.25lbs
Fight #6
Fiodor Czerkaszyn
Poland (21-0, 13KO)
Weight: 159.1lbs
– vs –
Elias Espadas
Mexico (22-5, 15KO)
Weight: 158.9lbs
Fight #5
Vito Mielnicki Jr.
New Jersey (14-1, 9KO)
Weight: 153.1lbs
– vs –
Jose Sanchez Charles
Mexico (20-3-1, 12KO)
Weight: 154.3lbs
Fight #4
Lorenzo Simpson
Baltimore (12-0, 7KO)
Weight: 153.1lbs
– vs –
Pachino Hill
Iowa (8-1-1, 6KO)
Weight: 163.3lbs
Fight #3
Floyd Schofield
Texas (13-0, 10KO)
Weight: 134.7lbs
– vs –
Valentin Leon Jr.
Mexico (23-1-2, 19KO)
Weight: 134lbs
Fight #2
Jalil Hackett
Washington (5-0, 4KO)
Weight: 153.9lbs
– vs –
Jason Phillips
Iowa (3-3-2, 15KO)
Weight: 153.5lbs
Fight #1 – 1am
Cuttino Oliver
Baltimore (2-0, 1KO)
Weight: 115.6lbs
– vs –
Roberto Cantu Pena
Mexico (3-2, 3KO)
Weight: 117.3lbs
What Have They Said?
Gervonta Davis: “All he talks about is that one punch. I only need one too. I touch that jaw and I’m telling you, you’re going to sleep. I’ll probably break your jaw.
“I’m ready to get down and dirty. I’m from Baltimore city and you’ll see how we turn it come Saturday.
“I am what I say I am. I’m that guy. I didn’t get all the way here for no reason. I put the work in and I got those guys out of there.
“Don’t forget I’m the most accurate puncher out there. Make sure you’ve been practicing on putting your hands up.
“He’s getting his ass whooped. It’s gonna be an exciting fight. I’m excited to be here.
“He doesn’t have the fundamentals at all. If Joe Goossen is that great of a trainer, he’s gotta fix his fundamentals. All he’s got is that weak hook that’s all he’s relying on.
“He’s delusional if he thinks he’s knocking me out. That’s it.”
Ryan Garcia: “Everything is catching up to you. Everything is coming to a halt for you on Saturday night. You’re gonna learn the hard way.
“What an honor to be here. This is a dream come true. I’m seeing my face on the big screens at MGM and this is what I’ve dreamed of since I was a little boy. I’m very happy and excited.
“I know there’s a big task at hand, but I’m gonna come out victorious.
“He’s gonna find out exactly why I’m here. You don’t get to this position without having something special. Anybody can see that.
“This man has never punished anyone in his life. He’s always losing in these fights. You’re gonna get punished. You got the lowest punch output in boxing.
“This is the biggest moment in sports right now. It means a lot. The magnitude of this fight is huge. Everything is already on the line. I’m just ready to go as deep as I have to. I’ve envisioned this for years and it’s finally here.
“I just need one shot. That left hook. I feel like I’m gonna break his jaw with that hook. I just see him lying on the floor.
“I’m ready to do what I do. I’m gonna end him, I promise that. It’s over.”
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