Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Size & Weight
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia met at a 136 lb catchweight in April 2023. Garcia is the bigger man on paper, but Davis delivered the trademark knockout. Here is the tale of the tape that defined the night.
Fighter 1USA
Gervonta Davis
"Tank"
- Stance: Southpaw
- Height: 5'5" (166 cm)
- Reach: 69" (175 cm)
- Weight class: Lightweight (135 lb)
- Record: 30-0-1 (28 KO)
Fighter 2USA
Ryan Garcia
"KingRy"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
- Reach: 70" (178 cm)
- Weight class: Super Lightweight (140 lb)
- Record: 24-1-0 (20 KO)
Tale of the tape
Gervonta Davis
Name
Ryan Garcia
5'5" / 166cm
Height
5'9" / 175cm
69" / 175cm
Reach
70" / 178cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight (135 lb)
Weight class
Super Lightweight (140 lb)
30-0-1
Record
24-1-0
93%
KO %
83%
Weight class context
The bout was contracted at a 136 lb catchweight — between lightweight (135 lb) and super lightweight (140 lb). Garcia campaigns at 140-147 lb; Davis fights between 130 and 135 lb.
Gervonta Davis — recent weigh-ins
- 2025-03-01vs Lamont Roach Jr.134.4 lb
- 2024-06-15vs Frank Martin134.8 lb
- 2023-04-22vs Ryan Garcia (136 catch)135.5 lb
Ryan Garcia — recent weigh-ins
- 2024-04-19vs Devin Haney (140)143 lb
- 2023-12-02vs Oscar Duarte139.6 lb
- 2023-04-22vs Gervonta Davis (136 catch)135 lb
Verdict
Garcia is the taller, longer man with a four-inch reach edge, but Davis is the heavier puncher pound-for-pound and the more proven finisher. Size advantage: Garcia. Power advantage: Davis.
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