Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: Keys to victory for both fighters

Both fighters are completely different characters, but inside the ring, they are known for making easy work of their opponents with immense punching power. 

But who will be emerge victorious in this mega fight at the T-Mobile Arena?

DAZN takes a look at how each fighter can get the victory come Saturday night. 

Gervonta Davis

Land power punches on Garcia early

As is often the case in Gervonta Davis fights, the Baltimore man is known to start slow before producing a devastating knockout blow in the latter stages. 

That simply cannot happen against Ryan Garcia. Davis will need to make a statement in the early rounds and test his power on Garcia.

If Davis can continue to inflict damage on his opponent within the opening stages, this may present an opportunity for him to land one of his trademark knockout blows and bring the fight to an abrupt end. 

Make the fight a 'dirty' one 

Gervonta Davis' fighting aggressive fighting style is one that projects his streets of Baltimore upbringing. 

With Ryan Garcia being the superior fighter in a number of physical aspects such as height and reach, Davis needs to negate these attributes and he can do this by bringing the fight in close. 

If Davis can do this successfully, he can chip away at Garcia's body before an opening presents itself upstairs. 

Protect the body

As previously mentioned, Ryan Garcia comes into this fight with a superior height and reach, and has proven that he can do serious damage to the body. Just watch his fight with Luke Campbell when he finished off the former Olympian with a left hook to the body. 

For Gervonta Davis, it's imperative that he keeps his body protected if he is to give himself the best chance of not being taken out by 'King Ry'. 

Ryan Garcia

Start fast

With Gervonta Davis being a fighter who flourishes in the later stages of a fight, Ryan Garcia's best chance of winning will be if he can make serious inroads in the first half of the fight. 

Land early, get Davis' respect and give the 28-year-old second thoughts about committing to his shots. However, while starting fast is the best play, it will have to be controlled aggression from Garcia who will also be battling any negative effects from a strict rehydration clause. 

Use distance to keep Davis at bay

Ryan Garcia is the taller and longer man in this fight, and these attributes can be used to great effect. 

Davis will have to get in close if he is to have any success, but if Garcia can keep 'Tank' at distance utilising the jab, he can frustrate Davis who would be more likely to make a mistake which will allow Garcia to jump in and throw combinations of his own in the hope of getting the knockout win. 

Grit and determination vital, block out the noise

As fight night draws closer emotions will be running high, but Ryan Garcia cannot let that affect his mindset. 

An opponent like Gervonta Davis will take advantage of any chink in the psychological armour and in a fight of this magnitude, it could be the difference between winning and losing. 

Garcia has already shown that he can rise off the canvas when he faced Luke Campbell in January 2021, and he will need a similar sense of determination here against Davis who can knock down an opponent at any moment. 

But that's easier said than done. This will by far be the biggest crowd Garcia will have boxed in front of, and it will be a cauldron of noise come the opening bell at the T-Mobile Arena.