Gervonta Davis has some critical enterprise to care for earlier than an introduced showdown with Ryan Garcia subsequent 12 months.
That enterprise is a 135-pound battle on Jan. 7 with one other succesful opponent, Hector Garcia, a 130-pound titleholder who left little question about his potential when he simply outpointed beforehand unbeaten Chris Colbert this previous February.
“We’re gonna return into coaching camp proper after as we speak as a result of we’re not sleeping on this man,” Davis mentioned Monday throughout a information convention. “I do know we have now two fights lined up, however I’m solely targeted on this one.
“I’m able to undergo all people that’s in my method.”
Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) is already widespread, a three-division champion and one of the revered fighters on the earth. He’s No. 10 on Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound record and climbing.
Nevertheless, a victory over Garcia (16-0, 10 KOs) and one other in a large battle with Garcia would deliver him nearer to superstardom.
“That is simply me attempting to recover from that hump,” Davis mentioned. “I don’t consider it as a dream come true. I’m not the place I need to be but. This battle is the subsequent step.”
One benefit Davis might need over Garcia: He’ll be preventing in his yard. The battle will happen at Capital One Area in Washington, D.C., not removed from his dwelling in Baltimore. The information convention additionally was in D.C.
Davis hasn’t fought within the space since he stopped Ricardo Nunez in Baltimore in July 2019.
“It feels good to be again dwelling,” he mentioned. “All of the greats have fought right here and now I get to come back again dwelling and placed on an incredible occasion. I like getting everybody collectively to have a celebration. That’s what it’s.”
After all, Garcia would like to spoil the social gathering.
The 2016 Olympian from the Dominican Republic has had an enormous 12 months, stopping Colbert after which simply outpointing Roger Gutierrez to win his 130-pound belt in August.
Garcia is conscious that most individuals see him as a longshot to beat Davis, significantly as a result of he can be shifting up in weight for the battle. He insists he’s able to delivering a second main upset in three fights.
“I’m not fazed by something folks say,” he mentioned. “I do know who I’m and I do know what to do. My preparation has been so good that I’m going to be prepared to present 100%. … I do know that I’m dealing with the most effective fighters on the market, however I’m absolutely assured I’ve what it takes to win.
“I’m taking my regular strategy to this battle. I’m an incredible fighter too. I’ve Olympic expertise. We have now no cause to vary our preparation for this battle.”
If Garcia wins? He likes the concept of dealing with Garcia, though he believes his greatest problem will come on Jan. 7.
“If I beat Tank on January 7, I’d be blissful to go after a battle towards Ryan Garcia,” he mentioned. “I don’t assume he’s on the identical stage as me and Gervonta.”
