The WBA's "super" champion at 130-pounds, Gervonta Davis (20-0, 19 KOs), is motivated to headline a pay-per-view event by 2020.

Davis wants to ensure 2019 is a very major year for his career, and the first bout of that journey will land on February 9th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. He's going to face former three division world champion Abner Mares.

“In 2019, I want to make a big statement not only in the ring but by letting the boxing world know that I’m the next star. I’m aiming to headline a pay-per-view by 2020 if everything goes right. I have great fights lined up for next year, without looking past Abner," Davis said.

Davis' trainer, Calvin Ford, is very happy with the ongoing training camp for the upcoming bout.

He says Mares has been a potential opponent on his radar, for quite some time.

Ford expects his boxer to make a serious statement against Mares, and his boxer is likely going to pursue a knockout victory. Mares has only been stopped once, when he got caught cold by Jhonny Gonzalez in the first round several years ago. 

“This is a great chance for us to go up against the great team that Abner Mares and Robert Garcia make. We’ve been watching them for a long time and we’re looking forward to it," Ford said.

“We’ve been doing this for many years. We know that when it’s time to lock in, we’ll be locked in. Sparring has been going well. We’re just taking our time and doing what we have to do to get ready. We have a great team and everybody is doing their part. It’s our time to show what we’re capable of.

“On February 9, that’s when Gervonta Davis is going to step up and show the world what he truly is. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”