Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. The Baltimore-native Davis hadnow sold out arenas in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Washington, D.C., cementing his status as boxings hottest, must-see young attraction. Round 6 of 10, Dec 134.5 lbs Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. Punches were being landed around the upper body. He quickly threw himself into the sport fists first. 09, 2019 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. position: absolute !important; The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. 17, 2013 It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. Home Exclusive. [11][12] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. 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. .bio-block iframe { On April 21, 2018, Davis returned to Barclays Center, where he first won a world title, and captured another with a third-round TKO over former champion Jesus Cuellar. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. 20, 2013 Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Davis did not record a knockout and it wasnt his best fight, but he recorded a win by unanimous decision. Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. They delivered entertainment once, and Cruz, buoyed by his strong performance on Sunday, figures to have grown his following. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Never miss a fight by this fighter! } Last weekend in New York, Kambosos upset Brooklyns Teofimo Lopez to win belts from the World Boxing Organization and the International Boxing Federation, along with the World Boxing Associations super title, distinct from Daviss W.B.A. Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. People took notice. I was catching him and I was hurting him, even though he was alert. And that youll be one of the best someday. Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. The showdown between Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia is set for April 22 on Showtime PPV at a venue to be named in Las Vegas. The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second round. Davis finished his illustrious amateur career with an impressive record of 20615.[15]. #FundoraGarcia Order #DavisCruz on SHOWTIME PPV: https://t.co/VycBIVKSv0 pic.twitter.com/XTWDX2QIPU, ICYMI: #DerevyanchenkoAdames trade shots as they near the final moments of RD10! Nevermind that Sonnen was fighting up a weight class against an opponent three inches taller, he sounds fairly sure that he was battling other, pharmaceutical factors, inside the cage as well. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Round 9 of 10, Oct Round 2 of 12, Aug But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. Round 4 of 4, Jul [69] On the night, Davis prevailed in a competitive fight, knocking his opponent down twice in the eighth round, and again in the eleventh round en route to an eleventh-round technical knockout victory. But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. top: 0; newsletter, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Odds: Tommy Fury favored in a rematch with Jake Paul, Zhilei Zhang: Joyce has never fought anyone with my power, Ill pierce the armor of the Juggernaut, Puello vs Romero set for May 13, Adames vs Williams for June 24 on Showtime, Sandy Ryan vs Marie-Pier Houleset for vacant WBO welterweight title, Amanda Serrano injured, Katie Taylor rematch postponed. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". He just ran into it. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in margin-bottom: 0; Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. The boxing superstar and five In round six, Davis gave his legions of loyal fans what they had come out to see, landing the decisive blow as he had guaranteed in the pre-fight build-up. - More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. [63][64] His dominance was reflected in the final CompuBox punch stats, with Davis landing 120 of 321 punches thrown (37%), while Gamboa landed 78 of 617 thrown (13%). Either way, Cruz fought a hell of a fight and gave Davis everything he could handle for much of the fight. Davis landed a right hook and circled away from Cruz's shots. Fighting with one hand, Davis has managed to keep Cruz from doing much in the round. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 12: Cruz landed a good right as Davis popped off the jab. [38] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. 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. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell. [34], According to TMZ Sports in early July 2017, it was reported that Davis would feature in the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Prior to the fight being announced, Mayweather Promotions matchmakers tried to make a deal for Davis to fight titleholder Jason Sosa. In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. [84] The charge was later changed to misdemeanor second-degree assault, which carries a maximum potential sentence of 10 years or a fine of $2,500 or both. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. 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 Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. 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. Something went wrong. Davis was taken the six-round distance for the first time in October 2014 against veteran 28-year-old Germn Meraz (47311, 25 KOs). Scorecards read 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis. Davis, a southpaw from Baltimore, Maryland, has dazzled fans all over with his elite boxing style and frightening power as he looks to establish a legendary legacy. Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. [61], On December 28, 2019, Davis moved up to the lightweight division for the first time, and captured the vacant WBA (Regular) lightweight title when he defeated former unified featherweight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa by twelfth-round technical knockout. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in Cruz showed more forward action in the first half as Davis fought on his backfoot. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. Before Coach Ford, I had no father figure because my father was in and out of jail. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials leaving himself open for a flush right hand to the jaw. [85] In court, the charges were dropped by Wheeler. [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. 26, 2017 Sign up for the Lead right hand 2. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. And they point to his punching power 24 knockouts in 26 wins, no defeats, in every weight class from superfeatherweight to superlightweight. The business of boxing demands Davis move on. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. [88], On March 22, 2021, he was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly running a red light after a November 2020 birthday party in downtown Baltimore. 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