1. Introduction
Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan Garcia were restrained at the weigh-in outside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday as supporters for both boxers looked on. The superfight is scheduled to take place on Saturday.
Tensions Run High at Davis vs. Garcia Weigh-In
2. Weights and Measurements
Both fighters tipped the scales under the 136-pound catchweight limit, with Davis weighing 135.1 pounds and Garcia coming in at 135.5, his lowest weight since January 2021. However, Davis lightly shoved Garcia after the weigh-in, prompting Garcia to respond with a return shove.
3. Rehydration Clause
The agreement between the two fighters includes a rehydration clause, which was proposed by Gervontas Davis, that prohibits either boxer from exceeding 146 pounds during a second weigh-in on Saturday morning. If either boxer weighs more than 146 pounds, they will face six-figure fines.
4. Fighter's Responses
Garcia, who has competed at the 140-pound limit in his past two fights, said, "My focus now is just on Gervonta Davis. That's why I kept looking at him. I'm ready to destroy him." Davis, who has campaigned once at 140 pounds, said, "It's going to be an incredible fight."
5. Atmosphere at Weigh-In
The atmosphere was tense at the weigh-in, with both fighters and their teams jostling for position. Davis referred to Bernard Hopkins, who is aligned with Team Garcia as part of Golden Boy Promotions, saying, "[Hopkins] needs to sit back and let the youngins do it."
6. Conclusion
Despite the tension at the weigh-in, the superfight between Davis and Garcia is set to be an incredible event. Both fighters have a lot to prove and are expected to give their all in the ring.
