How to watch Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz and live stream title fight from anywhere
Lightweight champ faces one of the biggest hitters in the division
Undefeated lightweight world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis (25-0) fights the ultra-aggressive Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz (22-1-1), one of the hardest hitters in the division, in a title showdown that promises to be explosive right from the first bell. So read on as we explain all the details you need on how to watch a Davis vs Cruz live stream and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in the world.
Date: Sunday, December 5
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Davis vs Cruz time (approx): 10pm ET / 7pm PT / 3am GMT / 2pm AEDT
PPV options: Sling PPV / Showtime PPV (US) | Fite TV (UK)
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Of course, you can't mention punching power without a salute to Davis's extraordinary 96% knockout rate.
The American's fists have decided his past 16 consecutive fights, an extraordinary six-year run that has included title fights at super featherweight, lightweight, and super-lightweight.
Cruz - four years Davis' junior at 23 years old - has already racked up 24 professional fights, including five in the past two years. But it's his 53-second annihilation of Diego Magdaleno last year that put him on the map, a brutal demonstration of body-punching that twice sent the former lightweight contender sprawling in under a minute.
The Mexican was parachuted in as a late replacement for Rolando Romero, and this fight should be all the more thrilling for it. Follow our guide below to watch a Davis vs Cruz live stream online from anywhere.
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Where to watch Davis vs Cruz in the US
US folk looking for a Davis vs Cruz live stream will need shell out $74.99 on the pay-per-view event on Showtime and Sling TV.
At that price, you'll want to get your money's worth, and that means that Sling's special offer is probably your best bet. That's because Sling is throwing in a whole month of its streaming service for FREE, when you buy the PPV. Choose from either of its Orange or Blue package (usually priced at $35) and get the benefit of 30+ premium cable channels for the next 30 days.
You can watch on a selection of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV (4th Gen+), Roku, Xbox One, as well as simply on your computer browser.
Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz are expected to make their ring walks no earlier than 10pm ET / 7pm PT, but coverage of the event begins at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.
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How to watch Davis vs Cruz from outside your country
We've rounded up ways to watch the boxing in various countries around the world below. But if you're abroad this weekend and your home coverage is geo-blocked, then the only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country where the fight is being shown.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started.
Use a VPN to live stream Davis vs Cruz from anywhere
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How to watch Davis vs Cruz: live stream boxing in UK
Boxing fans in the UK will be able to watch a Davis vs Cruz live stream using Fite TV. It's a PPV affair, but at around £10 (the website actually prices it at US$12.99), it's way cheaper here than elsewhere.
You can stream Fite either within your browser or through the iOS and Android apps. Head here to sign up.
The fighters are expected to make their ring walks at around 4am GMT in the early hours of Monday morning, with Fite's coverage getting underway at 1am.
That's a brutal time, so you may be glad to hear there's unlimited reruns available with this PPV purchase.
Not in the UK? Then you'll need a VPN to watch this live stream as if you were back at home.
Can you watch Davis vs Cruz in Australia?
Sadly there's no confirmed broadcaster for Davis vs Cruz in Australia at the time of writing. The only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from another nation, as described above.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the country the service is from.
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Davis vs Cruz card for Sunday's fight
- Gervonta Davis (c) vs Isaac Cruz – WBA (Regular) Lightweight title
- Sebastian Fundora vs Sergio Garcia – Super-Welterweight
- Sergiy Derevyanchenko vs Carlos Adames – Middleweight
- Eduardo Ramirez vs Miguel Marriaga – Featherweight
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.