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In just a few hours, Gervonta Davis will go up against Rolando Romero at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This will be the twenty-seventh fight of Davis’ career and the fifteenth battle Romero will take part in since his professional debut. In this highly anticipated bout, Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against the former WBA interim titleholder, Romero.

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Both fighters have made weight, and the match is all set to happen. The fact that Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero both will enter the bout undefeated makes the event even more exciting. As we near the match between the two, here is a look at the purses: what each fighter will be making from the fight.

The purses of Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero

Over the years, through some magnificent performances inside the ring, Gervonta Davis has well-established himself as a pay-per-view star. No wonder people today love to pay to see the star brawl within the ropes and beneath the spotlight.

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As per the reports, on Saturday night in Brooklyn, after the event, ‘Tank’ Davis will make a guaranteed figure of $2 million. That is double the money Davis made at the Cruz fight in his last bout.

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While Davis will earn double a paycheck since his last match, Romero, on the other hand, will make about $500,000 in total from the fight.

How does the resume of each fighter look before the showdown in Brooklyn?

Gervonta Davis is a southpaw fighter, and he fights out of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Davis stands 5 feet and 5½ inches tall and has a reach of 171cm. At present 27, Tank holds a professional record of 26 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. So far, he has fought 108 rounds and won 24 of his fights by a way of a knockout.

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On the opposite corner, ‘Rolly’ Romero is an orthodox fighter. Romero is twenty-six and, so, one year younger than his opponent Davis. He will fight out of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and with a professional record of 14 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. As opposed to ‘Tank’, ‘Rolly’ stands  5 feet and 8 inches tall. In addition, he has a reach of 173cm.

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Consequently, Romero will have a vivid height and reach advantage over Davis. Question is, how much benefit will Romero be able to gain given his height and reach against someone as quick and accurate as Davis?

Well, to know the answer, we will have to tune in. Who do you think will come out victorious? Will it be Gervonta Davis or Rolando Romero?.