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. Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JoshuaArocho by RTD in Round 2 of 0, Oct Round 1 of 4, May At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. #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! .node-type-event #home-marquee { On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. 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. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. Davis left the scene of that accident before authorities arrived. Something went wrong. But thats why we prepared the way we did. A police report of the incident indicated that Davis hit Posso with a closed hand type slap and caused an abrasion on the inside of her right lip. 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. He also revealed that Davis would fight a high-level opponent. Round 1 of 6, GervontaDavis WINS against IsraelSuarez by KO in Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. Im a pay-per-view star. Davis displayed two-fisted power, dazzling speed, accuracy and athleticism. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. Not just one knuckle, but a couple of them: My hand is shaking a little bit, Davis, 27, said, describing his injury to reporters after the fight. [36] On August 10, Ringtv reported that Davis would instead fight unbeaten prospect Francisco Fonseca (1901, 13 KOs), who at the time was ranked number 7 by the IBF. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in [90], On August 21, 2021, Davis was on board a Gulfstream 4 that suffered a nosewheel collapse and subsequently skidded off the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. 134.5 lbs But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. No count was needed. Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down, continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges scorecards at the time of the stoppage. Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. I took advantage and I took the shot. } LOS ANGELES Gervonta Davis didnt injure his left hand during his fight with Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. [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. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. Davis first knocked down Cuellar in round two courtesy of a left hook to the body and then put him down twice in round three to get the stoppage. The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. There was also a reason for the (slightly less impressive) Anyone can read what you share. - PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. He allegedly left the scene in a Camaro that pulled up minutes later. When asked about the prospect of facing other top lightweights in the division, specifically undefeated champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney, as well as Ryan Garca, Davis did not directly answer, although he opined, "All them guys is easy work. The fight was stopped, with Davis winning via eighth-round corner retirement. The business of boxing demands Davis move on. Round 3 of 8, Sep Sign up for the It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. Yet Davis still found a way. [9][10] Davis is trained by Calvin Ford who was the inspiration for the character Dennis "Cutty" Wise on the hit HBO television series, The Wire. 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. The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. 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. I was thinking as this interview was coming up and as much as I wanted to be cocky, but I want to thank Rolly.' 26, 2017 It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. Round 9 of 10, Oct Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. The event was also one of the most attended events in arena history for any occasion, ranking in the top-five biggest, representing the return of big-time boxing to the arena. Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and found himself boxing a real opponent with half his arsenal. Davis said he injured his left fist in Round 6, but won the final frame of the 12-round bout with his right hand, movement and defense. Round 1 of 6, Oct Round 9 of 12, May between Showtime and DAZN was all that was left, 30 days to activate their He won the 2012 National Golden Gloves Championship,[13] three straight National Silver Gloves Championships from 2006 to 2008,[14] two National Junior Olympics gold medals, two National Police Athletic League Championships, and two Ringside World Championships, among others. 144 Jab and right uppercut from Cruz. Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, who, like Davis, grew up in Baltimore, attended the fights, as did his teammate Dwight Howard, the injured Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and the N.B.A. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. Tests conducted by St. Lawrence University in New York found that there were more left-handed people with IQs over 140 than right-handed people. On June 27, 2021, Davis put on a career-defining performance, moving up to 140-pounds andscoring a scintillating 11thround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barriosto capture Barrios WBA Super Lightweight Championship. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. He just ran into it. Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. (60.91 kg). His knockout streak ended at 16 bouts, possibly because of the hand injury and largely because Cruz, 23, from Mexico City, applied steady pressure and did not buckle under Daviss thunderous punches. Miguel Marriaga via unanimous decision (99-90 x3), Tank is landing his uppercut early and often #DavisCruz (via @premierboxing) pic.twitter.com/Lfpz0AfOvB, Bombs Away @Gervontaa | #DavisCruz pic.twitter.com/80vXo6uq34, . I felt that later in the fight, he [Cruz] was breaking down, but I hurt my hand so I couldn't get him out of there." Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. Round 6 of 12, Dec Gervonta Tank Davis still has his 0, smashing Rolando Romero with a huge left hand for the TKO. [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. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. Davis made his debut at the age of 18 on February 22, 2013, against Desi Williams, who had a professional record of 0 wins and 4 losses, all by stoppage. Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. 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. } In front of a sellout crowd of 14,686 raucous fans at the Royal Farms Arena, Tank manhandled Ricardo Nunez, putting him away with a series of left-hand power shots in the second round. } It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against YuriorkisGamboa by KO in [39] In what was billed as an easy fight for Davis, he won the fight via KO in round eight, with the ending being controversial. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. Sergio Garcia via unanimous decision (115-113, 117-111, 118-110), Carlos Adames def. And they point to his punching power 24 knockouts in 26 wins, no defeats, in every weight class from superfeatherweight to superlightweight. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! Nevertheless, the stars were out to see Davis as Drake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Odell Beckham, Antonio Brown, Birdman, Jeezy and more sat ringside at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. padding-bottom: 30px; Davis started working left hands to the body before landing clean to the face of Romero with a few more straight left hands from his southpaw stance. [38] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. Davis said he injured his left fist in Round 6, but won the final frame of the 12-round bout with his right hand, movement and defense. Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history width: 100%; Lead right hand 2. Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. Davis drew over 200,000 searches on that Saturday alone, making him number one on Google Trends for that day. 20, 2017 He is a Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in 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. So I would try and bait him in. Oops. position: absolute; 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in They delivered entertainment once, and Cruz, buoyed by his strong performance on Sunday, figures to have grown his following. The title was declared vacant, but the title would be still up for grabs if Fonseca secured victory. Im the top dog. Gervonta Davis def. White explains why he shot down Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch. 01, 2016 Somewhere in that sequence, Davis said, he injured his left hand by cracking Cruz on the crown of his skull, the kind of impact that often leaves a fighters fist damaged even when encased in gauze, tape and eight-ounce gloves. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. With an announced paid attendance of 15,850, organizers considered this card, a rare Sunday night pay-per-view event, another sellout. His arm was already injured. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. [40] Fonseca appeared hurt before the knockout blow, which Davis, who was being booed by the crowd, explained to Jim Gray of Showtime in the post fight interview, "I actually caught him with a body shot before that and he was hurt. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. Daviss backers at Mayweather Promotions have been positioning Davis as an heir to Floyd Mayweather Jr. as boxings next megastar. When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. A daily roundup of all your MMA and UFC news from Bloody Elbow, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Results and video: Gervonta Davis fights through hurt hand, beats game Isaac Cruz by decision, Fighter complains after second UFC kit wardrobe malfunction. 22, 2013 There was no feeling-out process in the first. Walsh's legs looked to give way and Davis pounced with accurate hooks to the head, eventually dropping Walsh. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, JosePedraza LOSES to GervontaDavis by TKO in Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. img.article-list-image { [2] Human Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Davis, his hand still throbbing, dismissed and accepted those potential challenges in the same sentence. Standing in a courtroom, Davis pled guilty to four traffic offenses. 18, 2015 Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. padding-bottom: 56.25%; 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. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. Having established himself as one of the game's biggest ticket sellers, it was time for Davis to take the next step and become it's next pay-per-view king. Exclusive. His arm was already injured. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. [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. Hell no, he said in the ring after the fight. 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. Punches were being landed around the upper body. [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. WebUNDEFEATED 3 DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION SUPERSTAR BOXER (GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS) DISPLAYS BRUTAL LEFT HAND AS 6 YEAR OLD KID. 20, 2013 Davis successfully defends his world lightweight title, stopping Romero in front of a record-breaking crowd at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. 28, 2019 I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. [20], On December 18, 2015, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Spike TV, Davis scored a ninth-round KO over Luis Sanchez (1741, 5 KOs). And lets see whos really about that.. Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. In Davis next bout, on the undercard of Mayweathers 10th-round TKO of Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017, he stopped another unbeaten opponent,Francisco Fonseca, in eight rounds. It was around this time that four-division champion Adrien Broner introduced Davis to the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr., who became the fighters promoter. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. Is he a lanky fighter? 14, 2017 [CDATA[/* >
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