Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, Ryan Garcia agree on framework for January fight

Representatives for Ryan Garcia and Gervonta “Tank” Davis have agreed to the framework of a deal for a 136-pound catchweight fight, sources familiar with the negotiations told Sports Illustrated.

While most of the key contractual issues have been resolved, who will broadcast the fight remains a significant obstacle. Mayweather Promotions, which represents Davis along with Al Haymon, has insisted that Showtime be the exclusive pay-per-view distributor in the U.S, sources told SI. Showtime has aired Davis’s last 11 fights. DAZN has a contract with Garcia and is unwilling to sign off unless the streaming service is involved in the U.S. broadcast.

Representatives for Davis and Garcia have engaged in intense negotiations in recent weeks, with both sides motivated to strike a deal. There is broad agreement on the financial terms, which includes significant guarantees for both fighters and an agreed-upon split of pay-per-view percentages. Davis, who campaigns at 135-pounds, has agreed to come up to 136. Garcia, who weighed 140-pounds for his last fight, has agreed to drop back down.

The targeted fight date is January in Las Vegas.