07 January 2023 , 07:30
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Boxing fans can see Gervonta Davis return to the ring tonight against Hector Luis Garcia.
Davis will be looking to maintain his undefeated record and follow up with another stoppage win after defeating Rolando Romero in May. A win for the rising star will now see him set up a clash with Ryan Garcia, which has been announced to take place in April by the lightweight rivals who are keen to finally settle their scores.
However it will be a test of Davis' composure this weekend with his upcoming opponent Garcia also undefeated, and hoping to derail 'Tank's' chances of securing his mega-fight just months afterwards.
Find out all you need to know ahead of tonight's action below...
When will Davis v Garcia start?
The fight will be held in the early hours of Sunday January 8 at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Main event ring walks are expected at around 4am in the UK with the overall fight card set to begin at 2am.
Gervonta Davis stops Hector Garcia to finally set up long-awaited fight
How to watch via TV and live stream
The event will be exclusively broadcast on FITE TV for UK fans, which has been set a price point of $9.99 [£8.43] as a one-off pay-per-view. Viewers can live stream the fight card on the FITE TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet and smart TV devices.
Full fight card
Main Event: Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia – for WBA lightweight title
Jaron Ennis vs Karen Chukhadzhian – for IBF interim welterweight title
Rashidi Ellis vs Roiman Villa
Demetrius Andrade vs Demond Nicholson
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Omar Rosales
Kyrone Davis vs Cristian Fabian Rios
Brandun Lee vs Diego Gonzalo Luque
Travon Marshall vs Shawn West
Keeshawn Williams vs Gustavo David Vittori
Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia: UK start time, live stream, TV channel
Lamont Peterson vs Michael Ogundo
Anthony Peterson vs Raul Chirino
Mia Ellis vs Karen Dulin
Jalil Major Hackett vs Joel Guevara
Odds
Davis 1/10
Garcia 10/1
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Quotes corner
Davis: “We trained hard. He’s been saying some things that have turned me up. You definitely don’t want to miss this one. We’re going to make sure this is a tough fight for him. Don’t get no popcorn during this fight. Keep your butt glued to the seat. I promise you it’s gonna be fireworks.
“There’s been a lot of talk from other fighters in the division. I’m putting them on notice with this fight and the Ryan fight. I can’t get to Ryan unless I get past Héctor. I’m showing everyone that I’m one of the elite guys. The last thing I want to say to Héctor is just, be ready. I’ve had a great camp and I know that Héctor’s coming. Just don’t make a lot of mistakes, because if you make too many, it might be an early night."
Garcia: “My camp could not have been better. My team is tireless, and we work so hard. Everyone is going to see the results on Saturday night. “I think the back and forth we’ve had is normal and in good fun. It brings more heat to the fight and it probably motivates us both more.
“Gervonta better watch out on Saturday night. Because he lit the competitive fire under me when he put his hands on me during the face off. The real Garcia is right here. I don’t care who he’s focused on, because I know that I’m the true challenge. Fans are going to see a thrilling fight. It’s going to be a show that everyone is gonna enjoy.”