Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia was one of the biggest fights in recent memory.
The two stars met back in April 2023, in a bout that became a major commercial success, with over 1.2 million PPV buys and a reported gate of $22.8 million
Both men were undefeated heading into the fight, but it was ‘Tank’ who ran out a comfortable winner, dropping Garcia twice on his way to a seventh round stoppage victory.
Since that fight, Davis has defeated Frank Martin to retain his new WBA lightweight title, while Garcia beat Oscar Duarte and then picked up a sensational upset win against Devin Haney, but it was overturned shortly after when details of two failed doping tests were revealed.
Garcia was subsequently banned and is eligible to get back in the ring in April 2025, with a potential rematch against Davis continuously mentioned as an option upon his return,
Their original fight took place at a 136lb catchweight – something Garcia said seriously hampered his efforts.
‘Tank’ has now outlined his terms for a rematch, telling ESNews it would have to happen under the condition of no catchweight and a rehydration clause, with Garcia previously suggesting it should take place at 143lbs.
“Yeah [it’s a massive fight]. But not at 143, why 143? Probably at 140, that’s the next weight class up from 135, it’s the weight class he fights at. Let’s do 140 and he can rehydrate back up to 150, or the most 152, I’m 135 brother.”
Since the interview, the pair have verbally agreed that the will run it back on social media.
In the meantime, Davis is set to return against super-featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr in what will be the latter’s first step up to lightweight. An official announcement is expected for March next year after it was pushed back from December and then January.
