Golden Boy finally receives contract for Davis-Garcia mega fight

Showtime PPV event is planned for April 15 in Las Vegas

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It took awhile — longer than anyone expected — but Golden Boy Promotions on Tuesday received a contract from PBC memorializing the terms that were agreed to for the mega fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia.

The nontitle bout at a maximum weight of 136 pounds is slated to headline a Showtime PPV event on April 15 at a venue to be determined in Las Vegas and would be one of the biggest fight of the year if it is finalized.

“Devil is in the details,” Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia’s promoter, posted on Instagram, standing with Garcia and holding what looked to be a contract. “April 15 let’s go!!!”