Davis vs Russell Jr

When is Davis vs Russell Jr?

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis could face Gary Russell Jr in Early 2025 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Featherweight division, which means the weight limit would be 130 pounds (9.3 stone or 59 kg).

Davis vs Russell Jr stats

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 30 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 28 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Gary Russell Jr would make his way to the ring with a record of 31 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Davis would have a massive power advantage over Russell Jr, boasting a 93% knockout percentage compared to Russell Jr's 58%.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is the younger man by 7 years, at 29 years old.

Davis has a height advantage of 1 inch over Russell Jr. This also extends to a 5-inch reach advantage.

Both Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Gary Russell Jr fight out of a southpaw stance.

Davis is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 3 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 4 years and 1 month later than Russell Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 34 fewer professional rounds, totaling 138 compared to Russell Jr's 172.

Davis vs Russell Jr form

Davis remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Frank Martin on June 15, 2024, by knockout in the 8th round in their WBA Super World Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Ryan Garcia on April 22, 2023, by knockout in the 7th round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Hector Luis Garcia on January 7, 2023, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBA World Lightweight championship fight at Capital One Arena, Washington.

Before that, he had won against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on May 28, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBA World Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

He had beaten Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on December 5, 2021, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Lightweight championship fight at Staples Center, California.

Russell Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Mark Magsayo on January 22, 2022, by majority decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Borgata Hotel Casino, New Jersey, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Tugstsogt Nyambayar on February 8, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Going into that contest, he had won against Kiko Martinez on May 18, 2019, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

Before that, he had defeated Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz on May 19, 2018, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.

He had beaten Oscar Escandon on May 20, 2017, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has been fighting more than Gary Russell Jr.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis last fought 7 months and 7 days ago, while Gary Russell Jr's last outing was 3 years ago.

Davis' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 42 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.4 rounds on average.

Russell Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 7 years, 8 months and 2 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year, 6 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Davis vs Russell Jr?

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