Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz

[powerpuncher]

Unfortunate. I have always been a big Mares fan. Hopefully his health will be fine long term. Fortunately, he wasn’t going to win this fight anyways.

[walrus]

A little about the injury

https://www.philstar.com/business/sc...d-near-sighted

[Ron Swanson]

Best health to Mares, glad that massacre didn’t happen because I like Mares.

[Master]

Oh shit I love mares. I know nothing about a detached retina. I gotta look up see what can be done

Common injury in boxing Leonard, Bruno, Julian Jackson all had it but normally can be operated on and repaired.

[Kirkland Laing]

I hope the operation is a success. Sounds like he's going to fight again though.

[Master]

Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz

Gervonta Davis kicks off his 2019 when he defends the WBA super featherweight championship against Hugo Ruiz on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Originally, Davis (20-0, 19 KOs) was supposed to take on former three-division world champion Abner Mares. But Mares pulled out last week to what had been described as an elbow injury. There was more to the story, though, as Mares revealed Sunday on "Inside PBC Boxing" that he suffered a detached retina in his right eye during a training session and that was the real reason for pulling out of the fight. Scouring for a replacement, Ruiz wound up being chosen.



Davis is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport and perhaps the best at 130 pounds. The issue with Davis has been any time he seemingly gains momentum, something happens to halt it. After demolishing Jose Pedraza to win the IBF title in January 2017, Davis followed it up four months later by going to England and stopping Liam Walsh in three rounds. Then, he got put in the high profile position to be on the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor card against Francisco Fonseca in August 2017. Davis, though, showed up missing weight by two pounds and was subsequently stripped of the belt.

He returned from an eight-month layoff and knocked down Jesús Cuellar three times to win by third-round TKO and capture the WBA belt. For reasons unknown, Davis didn't step inside the ring for the remainder of 2018 even though he made it clear on social media that he wanted to fight. The 24-year-old has vowed that starting with Saturday's clash with Ruiz that he will fight three times in 2019.

The 30-year-old Ruiz (39-4, 33 KOs) is a former bantamweight and super bantamweight champion. Most recently, Ruiz moved to featherweight and defeated Alberto Guevara by unanimous decision on the Manny Pacquiao-Adrien Broner undercard in January.

Ruiz is a solid fighter, who will provide a harder test than most think, but it's a bout Davis should win. That being said, it's a fight, so you can never fully count anyone out.

(All times Eastern.)

When is the Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz fight?
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz commences on Saturday, Feb. 9. The main card begins at 10 p.m. Davis and Ruiz are expected to make the walk to the ring for the main event at around 12:30 a.m.

How do I watch Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz?
The Davis vs. Ruiz fight can be seen on Showtime and can be streamed on the Showtime app.

Where is the Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz fight?
Gervonta Davis and Hugo Ruiz will fight at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Davis competes in California for the first time.

Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz betting odds
According to ProBoxingOdds.com, Gervonta Davis is a -5000 favorite, which means you'll need to bet $5,000 to win $100. Meanwhile, Ruiz is a +1955 underdog, meaning if you bet $100, you could win $1,955.

Gervonta Davis record and bio
Name: Gervonta Davis
Nationality: American
Born: November 7, 1994
Height: 5-5 ½
Reach: 67 ½"
Total fights: 20
Record: 20-0 with 19 knockouts.

Hugo Ruiz record and bio
Name: Hugo Ruiz
Nationality: Mexican
Born: September 21, 1988
Height: 5-10
Reach: 72"
Total fights: 43
Record: 39-4 with 33 knockouts.

Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz fight card
Matchup Class Belt
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz Super Featherweight WBA (Super)
Mario Barrios vs. Richard Zamora Junior Welterweight ...
Javier Fortuna vs. Sharif Bogere Lightweights ...
Erickson Lubin vs. Ishe Smith Junior Middleweight ...

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ger...195000899.html

[Alpha]

This is worse than the Mares fight. I doubt it goes long. And that's no offense to Ruiz, he was decent at 122 a few years back, but he will be at an extreme size disadvantage.

[p4pking]

Weird they came out citing an elbow injury, he wouldn’t have been cleared to fight anyways

[Alpha]

Weird they came out citing an elbow injury, he wouldn’t have been cleared to fight anyways

Didn't Mares have eye surgery? Does seem strange they were claiming an elbow injury.

[Alpha]

Saw that Davis had to hit the scale 3 times before making weight. The whole WBA situation between him and Machado is crazy. Especially since they are both fighting on the same day, not far from one another. I'm going to stop referring to that group from now on. They are taking the piss with all their multiple champs in each division.

[Spicoli]

Maybe I'm off my rocker in looking to Smith v Lubin and Machado card more . Tons of good fighters on undercard just wondering how Davis still pulls 1 million for a scrap match.

[TitoFan]

Ready to kick back and watch some good boxing.

[Spicoli]

Why are these ding dongs wearing hats . Ranallo has gone full blown Eddie Munster hair.

[Kirkland Laing]

Good evening chaps. Not sure about these hats.

[Spicoli]

Ishe Smith dropped a few times and stopped first time in career on undercard. Didn't see that coming.