One of boxing's marquee attractions makes his 2020 debut as WBA (regular) lightweight champion Gervonta Davis takes on his biggest challenge to date in four-division world champion and current WBA (super) junior lightweight champion Leo Santa Cruz from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas for the latter's title. This will be the first major boxing show to allow fans since the COVID-19 outbreak. Up to 10,000 people will be allowed inside the venue but will have to abide by social distancing practices.
Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) comes in making his pay-per-view debut as a headliner. "Tank" is coming off a banner 2019, competing three times and winning all of them via stoppage in front of large crowds in California, his hometown of Baltimore and Atlanta. In his most recent fight, he moved up to lightweight to stop Yuriorkis Gamboa by 12th-round TKO.
"I'm looking forward to showing the world how hard I've been working in camp," Davis said. "Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can't wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz."
Like Davis, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KOs) will also be making his PPV debut as a main eventer. In November, when Santa Cruz last stepped inside the ring, he defeated Miguel Flores via unanimous decision to capture the WBA belt and become a four-division world champion in the process. Santa Cruz knows he's up against one of boxing's most devastating punchers, but he plans on giving Davis his first defeat.
"October 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career," Santa Cruz said. "I'm going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. So I'm going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ, I can break him down. He's probably going to be very aggessive in the early rounds. But if I do what I'm supposed to do, and execute our game plan, I will win."
The boxing public has wanted Davis to take on a high-caliber opponent. Now he's going to do that against a four-division world champion.
Will Davis pass the test, or does Santa Cruz crash the coronation and pull out the victory?
Here is everything you need to know about Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz.
What TV channel is Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz on?
In the U.S., the Davis vs. Santa Cruz fight is a Showtime event that is available via pay-per-view through many cable and satellite providers; check with your local provider for more information.
In the U.K., the fight can be seen on Channel 5.
How can I stream Davis vs. Santa Cruz?
In addition to traditional cable and satellite services, the Davis vs. Santa Cruz fight can be streamed via sho.com in the U.S.
How much does Davis vs. Santa Cruz cost?
The Davis vs. Santa Cruz fight card carries a price tag of $74.99 in the U.S., plus applicable taxes and fees.
What time is Davis vs. Santa Cruz?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
- PPV main card: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
The PPV main card is at 9 p.m. ET. The Davis vs. Santa Cruz main event is expected to begin at 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the earlier bouts go.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz fight card
- Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz for Davis' WBA (regular) lightweight and Santa Cruz's WBA (super) junior lightweight title
- Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Karl for Barrios' WBA (regular) Junior Welterweight title
- Regis Prograis vs. Juan Heraldez; Junior Welterweight
- Diego Magdaleno vs. Isaac Cruz; Lightweight
- Michel Rivera vs. Ladarius Miller; Lightweight
- Jerry Perez vs. Joshua Zuniga; Junior Lightweight
- Julian Rodarte vs. Jose Morales; Lightweight
- Kent Cruz vs. Dieumerci Nzau; Welterweight
- Anthony Cuba vs. Leon Cavalli; Lightweight