Gervonta Davis, the current lightweight champion of the WBA (Regular), and Ryan Garcia, two exceptionally talented boxers, will finally resolve their rivalry in the ring on April 22nd. This highly anticipated bout is a catchweight matchup.
The match will take place within the T-Mobile Arena and will be broadcasted on DAZN and Showtime PPV.
Garcia is seeking to showcase his reach and strength, and has achieved knockouts in 26 of his fights. “Tank” Garcia, who holds a record of 28-0, won the lightweight (Regular) WBA title in January last year by defeating Luis Hector, and has successfully defended it four times since then. He also won the gold medal in 2017.
Davis informed Fight Hub through Boxing Social, “He will definitely be taken aback. He should stop talking so much and reduce his reach advantage over me. When facing opponents he is expected to perform well against, he does impress. He is at a high skill level, as mentioned by someone he sparred with and someone he fought, both of whom I have never witnessed.”
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He decided to forgo a tuneup fight and face off against Luke Campbell on July 24, 2021, in order to defend his WBC interim lightweight title. Garcia won the fight by knocking out Javier Fortuna, earning him his 23rd consecutive victory.
Garcia said, “Good evening. Going to sleep. I will knock you out when I hit you with that powerful punch, but I don’t want to fight guys who enjoy fighting like ‘Tank’.” “I assure you that you have never seen determination and heart like mine before, and I promise you that I’m here to win.”
Along with the main event, which features Davis vs. Garcia, the entire card is set to look into a PPV event produced by Showtime and DAZN. The rising stars and title bouts are ready to shine on the respective platforms.
David Morrell Jr. vs. Yamaguchi Falcao
David Morrell Jr. Is anticipating a victory that will lead to a confrontation with David Benavidez, a strong contender in the Canelo weight class. In his most recent bout in November, Morrell successfully defended his belt against Aidos Yerbossynuly and also defeated Alantez Fox to secure the WBA super-middleweight championship. Having achieved a gold medal at the 2016 Youth World Championships, Morrell (8-0) made the transition to professional boxing in 2019. Currently, he is scheduled to fight Yamaguchi Falcao for his own WBA super middleweight title. Despite his young age of 25, Morrell is determined to surpass the current champion and claim the title for himself.
“‘Tank’ Davis is one of the sport’s largest superstars, and my ambition is to one day be alongside him on the Mount Rushmore of boxing,” stated Morrell. “I am extremely thrilled to be the co-main event of this extraordinary night for boxing. On April 22, I will defeat my opponent in a remarkable manner. However, first, I must overcome a challenging and highly skilled opponent in Agbeko. Following this match, my aim is to face the ‘Mexican Monster’ David Benavidez. I plan to handle my responsibilities on April 22, and afterwards, I eagerly anticipate engaging in a bout with David Benavidez, which is a fight desired by the fans.”
In December, the thirty-five-year-old defeated Ernest Amuzu through KTO in his most recent fight. Throughout 2022, he emerged victorious in five matches, all of which were decided unanimously, securing both local and NBAA gold. Falcao (24-1-1) transitioned to the professional boxing scene in 2014.
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Gabriel Rosado vs. Bektemir Melikuziev
David Lemieux, a 37-year-old boxer, is currently on a three-fight losing streak, having been knocked out four times in his last four losses. He has also had one no-contest and has a record of 5-11-1. Among his losses is a defeat against Golovkin, who has a career record of 26-16-1. Lemieux has lost to other notable boxers such as Peter Quillin and Gennadiy Golovkin, and has won regional belts in several weight classes. He is set to have a rematch against Gabriel Rosado and will also face off against Bektemir Melikuziev in a super middleweight clash.
In 2021, Rosado triumphed over Melikuziev by way of a knockout. “Zurdo” failed to meet the weight requirement for the match, resulting in its cancellation. He was originally scheduled to face Gilberto Ramirez.
Rosado expressed, “Once more, I intend to assert my dominance over ‘The Bully’ and I eagerly anticipate being a part of an esteemed fight lineup. I am fully concentrated and prepared to defeat Bek, but this time it is a face-off between me and Bek on the most significant fight event of the year. It was challenging to have the match against ‘Zurdo’ called off.”
After his defeat against Rosado, Melikuziev (11-1) made his professional debut in 2019. He has achieved victory in four consecutive matches. “The Bully” most recently competed in January, emerging victorious over Ulises Sierra by way of a knockout.
Melikuziev expressed, “This is the bout I desired and the utmost significant match for me at present. This is the battle to rectify the injustice. I am incredibly fortunate to be included in the grandest event of the year. I extend my gratitude to my team, my promoter, and undoubtedly, Rosado, for granting me this chance.”
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Elijah Garcia vs. Kevin Salgado
Elijah Garcia will face off against Kevin Salgado in the opening match of the main card. Garcia, who made his professional debut in 2020, has emerged victorious in all except two of his fights by way of knockout. The 19-year-old fighter has had a busy year in 2022, participating in four matches and most recently competing in March where he secured a knockout victory over Amilcar Vidal Jr.
Garcia stated, “Because it’s going to be a Mexican war, I want to make sure all fans don’t miss my fight. But it will be a tough test and Ryan is talented and undefeated. ‘Tank’ is a beast and the main event on April 22nd against Salgado will be a great fight. I’ve been waiting for this time to showcase my skills again in the gym after my last fight.” I am excited for the opportunity and thrilled to be part of this major pay-per-view event.
Salgado (15-1-1) emerged victorious in a TKO contest against Gilberto Flores in December. The 25-year-old boxer, who initially competed predominantly in Mexico, has achieved a record of 1-1-1 in his most recent three matches. Salgado made his professional debut in 2016.
Salgado expressed, “I am aware that I am up against a formidable adversary, yet I am prepared to astonish the boxing realm.” “This presents itself as a marvelous chance for me. I am appreciative to find myself in this position, and I am determined to make the most of it. During my training camp, I feel robust, and I will be fully prepared to assess Garcia’s skills and determine his standing.”
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia
PPV.Com, DAZN pay-per-view, Showtime pay-per-view on April 22, Saturday, in Canada and the United States, (main card) can be streamed live on the channel and will be available on April 23, Sunday, in the United Kingdom on DAZN. Additionally, the pay-per-view event will be available on DAZN in Australia on Sunday, April 23, with the main event featured on Kayo.
In the United Kingdom, the match is accessible as a component of your DAZN subscription. Supporters have the option to view Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia through Showtime pay-per-view and DAZN pay-per-view.
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