Davis, Mares Meet Prior To February 9th Title Bout!

(photo courtesy Mayweather Promotions)

Two-time Super Featherweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis and three-division world titleholder Abner Mares met each other for the first time during a press conference in Los Angeles, CA to promote their world title bout on Saturday, February 9th at StubHub Center (soon to be Dignity Health Sports Park) in Carson, CA.  Both men were very confident of victory.  Here are some comments:

Gervonta Davis:

"In 2019, I want to make a big statement not only in the ring but by letting the boxing world know that I'm the next star. I'm aiming to headline a pay-per-view by 2020 if everything goes right. I have great fights lined up for next year, without looking past Abner.

I don't know what Abner sees, but he was sure he wanted to take this fight so obviously he sees something. I have power, speed, movement and really a blend of everything. I believe that I'm a better fighter than him."

Abner Mares:

"One day I just thought to myself that this fight against Gervonta Davis would be a great matchup and that I can win it. There are other big fights at featherweight that I could have gotten. I'm taking this fight because of the challenge that it brings. I'm all about that.

We're not just going into this fight blind. I'm not stupid. I'm taking this fight because I see something in this guy. It's a tough fight, no doubt. All fights are tough. He's in for a good fight. At the end of the day, you guys have to stop worrying about my weight and if I'm too small. You guys are going to get a great fight and that's all that matters. Sit back, look pretty and enjoy the fight."

Davis will defend his WBA Super Featherweight title on this Mayweather Promotions/TGB Promotions/Ringstar Sports card and the bout will be the main event.  The bout will be televised live on Showtime.