Oscar De La Hoya: Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia taking first steps toward clash
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia are talking.
That’s the word from Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia’s promoter, who told Fight Hub TV that the popular fighters have begun negotiations for what would be a massive showdown late this year.
“Everybody is eager about that fight,” De La Hoya said. “That is the only fight Ryan wants, that’s the only fight that Tank wants. Look, we’re talking, we’re talking. So, yeah, it’s a great start.
“To get to talk to the other side is a great start.”
Davis (27-0, 25 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) are two of the biggest stars in the sport because of their elite ability and large followings, which makes a pay-per-view matchup between the two attractive.
However, there are significant obstacles to overcome, starting with their affiliations.
Davis is managed by Premier Boxing Champions, which partners with Showtime. Golden Boy Promotions, De La Hoya’s company, has a deal with DAZN.
And, of course, both television/streaming outlets would want a piece of what would be a lucrative pie.
The fact there evidently is interest on both sides raises hope that the fight could actually happen. De La Hoya certainly sounds optimistic.
“We want the fight,” De La Hoya continued. “That’s the bottom line. So as negotiations continue, maybe we’ll release something. But in the meantime, we’re keeping everything hushed because we want to surprise everybody with this super fight that is happening later on this year.”
