Showtime issued the following statement on Thursday evening: [Showtime is] happy to confirm the news released by the fighters earlier today that Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is set for a date to be announced in the first half of 2023. The venue and date are to be announced. Stephen Espinoza, the president of Showtime Sports said,  “Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is one of the biggest and most exciting fights that can be made in boxing. We have two supremely talented boxers, both in their prime, who have amassed huge fan bases, meeting in a career defining fight. This is the epitome of a crossover boxing event. All credit to Tank and Ryan for staying the course and giving the fans the fight they want. Showtime has delivered the three biggest pay-per-view events in television history and we are thrilled to add this marquee event to our list of culture-moving matchups.”

 

This quote from Garcia's promoter Oscar De La Hoya was issued earlier today on Twitter: "The fans have been crystal clear that the fight they want is Ryan versus Tank. Golden Boy Promotions and I are proud to be leading the drive to get this fight signed and are excited to get a deal finalized ASAP. It’s high time that those outside the ring stop getting in the way of those who want nothing more than to get into the ring and fight. Our motto has always been that the fans come first, and this is just another example of how we’re leading by example."

 

Earlier today lightweight contender Ryan Garcia tweeted out a meme showing him fighting Davis that read: "The Deal is Done. Las Vegas 2023." Garcia followed that up by tweeting, "I’m so pumped this fight is finally in place — I want it more than anything right now. I’ve put in the work, I’m at the prime of my career, and I know I’m going to be the biggest boxer in the world. That legacy starts today."

 

Davis' most recent tweet indicated he will have a tune-up first: "I’ll be back in the ring Jan 7th-- stay tuned for more details! After that it’s me and Ryan signed sealed delivered… done deal!"