There is a lot riding on the shoulders of Gervonta 'Tank' Davis when he goes head-to-head with Hector Luis Garcia on Saturday night.
Not only will he want to continue making statements inside the ring, but Davis can also not afford any slip-ups against the current WBA super featherweight. With a mega-fight against rival Ryan Garcia provisionally scheduled for later this year, a loss for Davis could result in this eaglery anticipated contest falling by the wayside.
As always with the big fights, there are plenty of bets to be made, so let's take a look at some of them below.
'Tank' Davis vs. Hector Garcia odds
- Gervonta 'Tank' Davis: 1/12
- Hector Luis Garcia: 6/1
(All odds via BetMGM)
BetMGM (as of Thursday January 5) has Gervonta 'Tank' Davis installed as a huge favourite at 1/12. This means you would need to beat $120 to win $10 and your stake. Hector Luis Garcia meanwhile is priced at 6/1 to win the fight, therefore a $10 bet would result in winning $60 in addition to your stake if the Puerto Rican produces an upset in Washington, D.C.
'Tank' Davis vs. Hector Garcia prediciton
As previously mentioned, there is a lot riding on the shoulders Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in this fight and should not take his opponent on Saturday night lightly.
Currently the WBA world super featherweight champion, Hector Luis Garcia is moving up in weight as he looks to register the biggest win of his career so far.
When it comes to how the fight will play out, a quick knockout for Davis is unlikely, instead I expect Garcia to provide some problems for 'Tank'. The Dominican also possesses impressive punching power with 10 of his 16 wins coming by way of knockout.
This contest is likely to reach the latter stages but I can see Davis producing a late stoppage against a tired Garcia, who will have had to absorb numerous power shots from 'Tank' who will look to send a message to Ryan Garcia ahead of a potential mega-fight later this year.
- Astbury's pick: Gervonta 'Tank' Davis to win in round 11
- Best odds: 12/1
(Odds via BetMGM)
More 'Tank' Davis vs. Hector Garcia odds
Method of victory
- Gervonta 'Tank' Davis by KO/TKO/Technical Decision or DQ: 4/15
- Gervonta 'Tank' Davis on points: 7/2
- Hector Luis Garcia by KO/TKO/Technical Decision or DQ: 16/1
- Hector Luis Garcia on points: 12/1
- Tie: 22/1
(All odds via BetMGM)