Who is Hector Luis Garcia? Background, record, championships, biggest wins of Gervonta 'Tank' Davis’ next opponent

Hector Luis Garcia challenges Gervonta 'Tank' Davis this weekend with many looking past the Dominican Republic super featherweight champion.

Garcia holds the WBA strap at 130lbs but the 31-year-old could make himself a star at lightweight if he secures an upset victory.

Davis is the favourite having operated across the divisions as he has picked up a string of titles and keep an unbeaten record. 

But Garcia is a talent in his own right and could derail Tank's plans for an April clash against Ryan Garcia.

DAZN takes a look at the career of Garcia ahead of Saturday's fight below. 

What is Hector Luis Garcia's professional record? 

Hector Luis Garcia boasts a 16-0 professional record with 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout. 

Championships

Garcia won the WBA Fedelatin featherweight championship in 2018 against Robin Zamora, and the WBA super featherweight belt in 2022 against Roger Gutierrez.

Biggest wins

The win against Gutierrez announced his reputation as a world class fighter at super featherweight, but earlier in 2022 he defeated Chris Colbert by unanimous decision to earn his place as one of the best super featherweights operating today.

When is 'Tank' Davis vs. Garcia? Date, start time

• Date: Saturday, January 7     
• Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT    
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT

The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is 'Tank' Davis vs. Garcia?

• U.S.: Showtime PPV  
• UK: Fite TV   

The fight will be broadcast on Showtime PPV in the U.S. (click here for more information) , while Fite TV will stream the fight in the UK. 

Where is the 'Tank' Davis vs. Garcia fight?

The fight will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis record and bio

• Nationality: American   
• Date of Birth: November 7, 1994
• Height: 5' 5.5"     
• Reach: 67.5"   
• Total Fights: 27    
• Record: 27-0 (25 KOs)   

Hector Luis Garcia record and bio

• Nationality: Dominican
• Date of Birth: November 1, 1991   
• Height: 5' 9"     
• Reach: 67"   
• Total Fights: 16
• Record: 16-0 (10 KOs)   

'Tank' Davis vs. Garcia fight card

• Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia; Lightweight
• Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian; Welterweight
• Rashidi Ellis vs. Roiman Villa; Welterweight
• Demetrius Andrade vs. Demond Nicholson; Super middleweight