Gervonta Davis v Ryan Garcia 4/22

[Master]

GERVONTA DAVIS may face jail time after pleading guilty to four traffic offences in relation to a hit-and-run.

But the boxing ace WILL get to fight Ryan Garcia on April 15 as his sentencing hearing is not until May 5.

Davis, 28, allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into another car in November 2020 after running a red light.

Four people were treated in hospital for injuries, and Davis was charged with 14 various traffic violations in March 2021.

The American had been hoping to avoid jail time after accepting a plea deal last September.

But this was thrown out following a plea from one of the victims who was pregnant at the time of the incident.

However, a new plea deal has been approved, with Davis admitting his guilt to four offences related to the hit-and-run.

Davis will discover if he faces jail time at a later hearing on May 5.

And it means his anticipated April 15 bout against Garcia can go ahead.

The duo were in the finishing stages of striking a deal, with just the uncertainty of Davis’ sentencing holding up a final agreement.

But talks can now advance with Davis’ fate to be decided almost a month later.

The Baltimore-born brawler has won all 28 of his professional bouts, with 26 coming by knockout.

And he faces his toughest test yet in Garcia, 24, who is victorious in all of his 23 fights.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21412...-plea-charges/

[TIC]

sounds like both guys have signed their contracts

[TIC]

do we need a new thread? let's hope they make it to the ring

[Primo Carnera]

Looks like it’s on. Definitely a fight to look forward to. Contrasting styles and characters. This is what Boxing is all about. Let’s hope we see more matchups like this.

[TIC]

jaron boots ennis & william zepeda could be on the card

[Master]

A much-anticipated fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia has been scheduled for 22 April in Las Vegas.

The American boxers posted on social media confirming the bout, while Golden Boy Promotions announced the deal had been done for the pair to meet.

Davis, 28, defended his WBA 'regular' lightweight title in January and has 26 knockouts in his 28 unbeaten fights.

Garcia last fought in July 2022 when he beat Javier Fortuna and the 24-year-old has a 23-0 record, with 19 knockouts.

Their meeting is expected to be a non-title 136lb catchweight fight and a venue has yet to be announced.

The bout has been scheduled after rival promoters and broadcasters had months of negotiations.

Showtime, Davis' and promoter Premier Boxing Champions' long-time network, has agreed a deal with DAZN, the streaming service which is the home of Garcia, who competes for Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/64770088