Round 11 of 12, Jul Davis left arm has ballooned up and seems in a very serious stage. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in Long before embarking on a road that would lead him to the precipice of boxing immortality, Gervonta Davis was a lost soul roaming the streets of a crime-filled section of West Baltimore, seemingly destined to become another tragic statistic. CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against IsraelSuarez-Olmeda by KO in Davis immediately came with a left and Romero fell face-first into the ropes. Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. However, Mares suffered an eye injury during training and was forced to pull out. Im the top dog. Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. Round 1 of 12, Apr People took notice. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. Two years before Gurley was shot and killed in 2013, Davis grieved the loss of Ronald Gibbs, a rising amateur boxer who was just 17 when he was stabbed to death while defending his sister during an argument. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. [3] He is also ranked as the second best active lightweight by BoxRec,[4] third by ESPN,[5] and Fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[6] and The Ring magazine. As Davis told Jim Gray in the post-fight interview, he hurt his hand as early as the sixth round. Davis left the scene of that accident before authorities arrived. May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." I dont have to call anybody else out. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. I made it tough. The normally durable Mora was stopped for the first time in his career. The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. The fight was set for Saturday, October 31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, headlining a PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. WebUNDEFEATED 3 DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION SUPERSTAR BOXER (GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS) DISPLAYS BRUTAL LEFT HAND AS 6 YEAR OLD KID. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). So he said show me that youre great. And you know how we do it in the doghouse, baby!With the victory, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. overflow: hidden; Left hand 3. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. Davis immediately began trending on social media ascelebrities from Lebron James to "Magic" Johnson reacted to the knockout. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous The fight took place at the D.C. Armory in Washington on the undercard of IBF junior welterweight fight between Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. Hes a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head, said Davis. The fight took place at the D.C. Armory in Washington on the undercard of IBF junior welterweight fight between Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt. The incident took place at the Upton Boxing Center in West Baltimore. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. On November 15, 2017, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions announced that Davis would be making his in ring return in the first quarter of 2018 alongside stablemate Badou Jack. position: absolute !important; Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. Gamboa rose but limped for the rest of the frame. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. Davis was attempting to become a two-division world champ as he took on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Georgias first world title match in over 21 years. [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. His arm was already injured. The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. He might be the GOAT at 135 outside of Duran. Gervonta Davis has proven that hes an attraction, and one of the biggest attractions in the sport, Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, said. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. 07, 2023 Not just one knuckle, but a Round 12 of 12, Jun Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JoshuaArocho by RTD in In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. The final punch appeared to be an illegal punch to the back of the head to Fonseca and referee Russell Mora counted him out 39 seconds into the round. It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in Stephen Espinoza, President, SHOWTIME Sports: Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is one of the biggest and most exciting fights that can be made in boxing. Punches were being landed around the upper body. In October 2014, Davis was extended the distance for the first time in his career, dropping German Meraz twice en route to a shutout unanimous decision win. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. In doing so, the 22-year-old Davis became Americas youngest reigning champion in boxing at the time, and the first Baltimore fighter with a world title since heavyweight Hasim Rahman upset Lennox Lewis in April 2001. Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. } Round 1 of 4, Apr Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. top: -10px; 20, 2015 The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. [70] According to CompuBox punch stats, Davis landed 96 of 296 total punches (32%), while Barrios connected on 93 of 394 total punches (24%). Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. With this, his KO ratio stands at a whopping 96%. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { The 23-year-old Cruz had been on a roll himself, having been on an undefeated run since 2016. However, it wasnt enough to overcome Davis, who dropped Gamboa in the eighth and finally in the 12thto close the show at 1:17 of the frame. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done, said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). height: auto; The only reason he switched his style and became "money" was because his hands are relatively fragile and he had to change his style to lean into defense to even maintain his boxing career, and he did it brilliantly, but Pretty Boy pretty much destroys all these 135 guys. 08, 2014 https://www.tmz.com/2020/03/16/gervonta-davis-domestic-violence-arrest-video In front of 13,964 in attendance, Davis knocked out Cuellar in round three. Walsh's legs looked to give way and Davis pounced with accurate hooks to the head, eventually dropping Walsh. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { Its scheduled for April. between Showtime and DAZN was all that was left, 30 days to activate their Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis WINS against Hector Luis Garcia by TKO in Round 9 of 12. But that didnt mean the champ was compromised as he threw counter hooks and landed many of them, and showcased his accuracy and lightning-fast hands in exchanges. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against YuriorkisGamboa by KO in I could take it and dish it out." Davis knocked Meraz down in rounds three and five, and went on to win a unanimous decision (UD), winning all three judges scoring the bout 6052. 0, Weight Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). On January 14, 2017, Tank steamrolled previously undefeated IBF world super featherweight champion Jose Pedraza, flattening him with a crunching right hook in the seventh round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. .bio-block iframe { Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Isaac Cruz, another stalwart at the lightweight division, has a height of 54. Gervonta Davis weight: How many divisions has he conquered? Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. 17, 2013 Dana White is open for a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovksi, but not right away. Gervonta Davis Lands Knockout Punch on Rolando Romero, Retains Lightweight Belt Davis connected with a left-handed punch on Romero in the sixth round to keep his title Published May 29, 2022 According to some sources, the potential fight with Martnez was dropped due to notice and Martnez would not have had enough time to make the 130-pound limit. position: absolute; [52], In November 2018, Davis announced that he would defend his WBA title in February 2019 against former three-weight world champion Abner Mares (3131, 15 KOs) in Southern California. Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. 12, 2015 After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. The inspiration for the character, Dennis Cutty Wise on the popular HBO television series, The Wire, Ford guided Davis through a 206-15 amateur career that included winning a National Golden Gloves Championship in 2012, three consecutive National Silver Gloves crowns from 2006-2008, and two each in the National Junior Olympics gold medals, the National Police Athletic League, and the Ringside World Championships. He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the WBA (Regular) lightweight title since 2019; the IBF super featherweight title in 2017; the WBA (Super) super featherweight title twice between 2018 and 2021; and the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title in 2021. BOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. 16, 2014 Davis faced undefeated WBA super featherweight champion Hctor Garca on Showtime PPV at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in his first fight since splitting from longtime promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. Round 1 of 4, May WebWhat makes Gervonta Davis so dangerous is he can knock you down with a number of different punches: 1. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. 12 KOs0 lunged forward as he threw a right hand. Im the top dog., Gervonta Davis Bests a Rival While Burnishing His Star Power, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/sports/gervonta-davis-boxing.html. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. .w-100 { Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. Soon after, a fight broke out in the crowd at ringside with 2 minutes and 8 seconds left in the eighth round, causing the fight to be temporarily halted. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Gervonta Tank Davis is not only one of the best fighters in boxing today, hes also one of its biggest stars. Round 6 of 12, Dec It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Davis vs Garcia - WATCH FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS | January 7, 2023 click here to get video transcript, POST-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE | #DavisGarcia click here to get video transcript, OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN | #DavisGarcia click here to get video transcript. He eventually met the limit of 130 pounds on his third attempt. Then in the ring, Davis reminded everyone that he was also one of the world's finest pugilists,sendingthesold out crowd in the nations capital home happy with another memorable victory as he displayed his skills and then stoppedGarciain the ninth round. The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. [26] After the fight, Davis said that he had studied the early career of his promoter and mentor, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in order to stay composed. [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. 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