Dec

WATCH: Gervonta Davis, Abner Mares meet face-to-face at LA press conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kFIQX2Cjac Gervonta Davis and Abner Mares met face-to-face Thursday in Los Angeles to announce their fight, which takes place February 9...

Gervonta Davis to defend 130-pound title against Abner Mares on Feb. 9 on Showtime

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Dec

Gervonta Davis to defend 130-pound title against Abner Mares on Feb. 9 on Showtime

by Mike Coppinger

Abner Mares will look to become the third Mexico native in boxing history to claim titles in four weight classes with a daunting assignment: a February 9 clash against junior lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis.

Gervonta Davis: Abner Mares is my toughest opponent; no problem fighting in his backyard

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Nov

Gervonta Davis: Abner Mares is my toughest opponent; no problem fighting in his backyard

by Mike Coppinger

“It’s basically like when Floyd (Mayweather) fought (Arturo) Gatti … we’ll take it in his backyard,” Davis said.

Gervonta Davis, Abner Mares approaching deal for title fight in early 2019

02

Nov

Gervonta Davis, Abner Mares approaching deal for title fight in early 2019

by Mike Coppinger

A deal is all but in place for “Tank” Davis to defend his junior lightweight title against Mares in early 2019, industry sources told The Ring. The PBC bout will be broadcast on either Showtime or Fox.