He came ready for me. [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. Prior to the fight being announced, Mayweather Promotions matchmakers tried to make a deal for Davis to fight titleholder Jason Sosa. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. That said, Davis has unquestionably allured countless fans with his title wins across all the above-mentioned weight classes. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and height: auto; 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. Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. 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. In the second round, after receiving a couple of punches from Nunez, Davis went into attack mode and connected multiple times on Nunez, which prompted the referee to jump in and stop the fight. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. [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. 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. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Walsh's legs looked to give way and Davis pounced with accurate hooks to the head, eventually dropping Walsh. [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. [85] In court, the charges were dropped by Wheeler. The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. Davis had won his first world title in only his 17th professional fight, surpassing Mayweather, who won his first championship in his 18thbout. Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. [24], On November 15, 2016 ESPN announced that Davis would challenge for the IBF super featherweight title against undefeated Jos Pedraza (220, 12 KOs) on January 14, 2017, at the Barclays Center in New York on Showtime. The 27-year-old Davis had been on a lengthy tear, winning all of his fights since 2015 via knockout or TKO. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! At this age, Tank has got tremendous success at different weight classes. 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. Hes been talking. [25] Davis defeated Pedraza in a seventh-round KO to win the IBF super featherweight title. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. The IBF granted Pedraza an exemption to fight Davis, as he had a mandatory fight against Liam Walsh looming. It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Davisshowed off his movement and boxing abilities through those rounds, while Romero,who promised a first-round knockout, was unable to hurt Davis despite pushing the pace initially. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. I got the job done.. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Guillermo AvilaGodinez by TKO in The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. 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. Gervonta Davis weight: How many divisions has he conquered? Gervonta Davis is the most dominant young gun in the modern boxing era. Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. } Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. img.article-list-image { Round 1 of 4, Apr } Round 2 of 12, Aug The 23-year-old Cruz has taken the boxing world by storm, beginning with his head-turning 53-second KO of Diego Magdaleno in October 2020. Round 1 of 8, Apr Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. Gervonta Davis is 27-years-old. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. top: -10px; Home 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. 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. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in [57], Mares and Davis ultimately did not fight on the scheduled date after Mares suffered a potential career ending injury, a detached retina, during sparring. "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. 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. On May 28, 2022, Davis took on arch-rival Rolando "Rolly" Romero atop a SHOWTIME pay-per-view presented by Premier Boxing Champions. [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. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. Im only 24 and Im growing every day. Round 1 of 6, Feb After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. The fight was stopped, with Davis winning via eighth-round corner retirement. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. There was also a reason for the (slightly less impressive) His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. 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. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? 30, 2015 Left hand 3. An amount of $100,000 unsecured bond was posted for Davis' release. Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis WINS against Hector Luis Garcia by TKO in Round 9 of 12. [7] Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis' knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. The normally durable Mora was stopped for the first time in his career. 134.5 lbs .news-coming-banner { At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. position: sticky; Anyone can read what you share. 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. He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. Standing in a courtroom, Davis pled guilty to four traffic offenses. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. 149K views, 5.7K likes, 955 loves, 164 comments, 607 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Premier Boxing Champions: With the left or right hand, Gervonta Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in As Davis told Jim Gray in the post-fight interview, he hurt his hand as early as the sixth round. The superfight between Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Ryan Garcia has finally been announced as the bitter rivals will meet on April 22 in Las Vegas. I knew he was hurt. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in Something went wrong. [46] A day later, Ellerbe stated a deal was close to being reached for Davis to fight former world champion and IBF #3 Billy Dib (434, 24 KOs, 2 NC) in what would be an IBF eliminator. [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). By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Round 3 of 12, Jan } #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! position: absolute !important; But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. As the fight progressed, and Cruz continued crowding him, Davis, a southpaw, used his straight left hand the way fighters use a jab, to halt Cruzs forward progress and create space for more offense. 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. Im proud of him.. [37] Prior to the fight being announced, the IBF had ordered Fonseca to fight their number 3 ranked Billy Dib (424, 24 KOs) in a final eliminator, as they were the two highest ranked available. 20, 2015 The bout took place at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center and was a box office success the highest-grossing and most-attended combat sports event in the arenas history, including all mixed martial arts and wrestling events, with 18,970 in attendance for the spectacle on Memorial Day Weekend. Gervonta Davis delivered it. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in There was no feeling-out process in the first. But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. 31, 2020 I was a little surprised he didnt come out, said Davis. [45] On January 24, 2018, Showtime announced that Davis would next appear on television on the undercard of Broner vs. Vargas on April 21 at the Barclays Center in New York. 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. Many disagree with his [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. Furthermore, hes one of the most active and compelling boxers for all the reasons in the world. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. His Lamborghini SUV struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital including a pregnant woman. But what looked to be the Fight of the Year instead turned into the KO of the Year as, with seconds remaining in the sixth,Davis knocked Santa Cruz out with a single left uppercut. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. Im the top dog.. 20, 2013 He continued moving forward, throwing heavy body blows that left red marks on Daviss torso. The boxing superstar and five Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. His arm was already injured. Round 3 of 8, Sep Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. The powerful southpaw aggravated an existing injury I could take it and dish it out." 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. Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in [54] When the fight was announced, there was a lot of talk of Mares being 'thrown to the wolves' and that he had no real chance against Davis. [78] On January 24, the WBA once again ordered Davis to make a mandatory lightweight title defense against Romero, and gave the pair until February 24 to come to terms. We stacked the cards against him that day, but hes a very explosive fighter and a future world champion., Theres a lot of knowledge that Floyd has passed on to me, he said, showing me the right things in and outside of boxing. The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against CristobalCruz by TKO in Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. width: 100%; 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. And that youll be one of the best someday. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. left: 0; The SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View event set a new live gate record for ticket revenue for Capital One Arena, topping a previous Rolling Stones concert with 19,731 in attendance. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis and Barrios combined to put on an unforgettable main event. The fight ended when Romero threw a straight right hand kind of wide. But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. Im here. Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. Davis lands a straight left. [2] Although approximately 90% of all humans are right-handed, cats, rats, and mice that show handedness seem to be equally split between right- and left-pawedness. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Meraz by UD in I dont just want to throw any type of shot. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. [22][23] On June 3, 2016, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida as part of a Premier Boxing Champions card, Davis knocked out Mario Antonio Macias (2818, 14 KOs) with his first punch of the fight, which lasted only 41 seconds. [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. Im not ducking or dodging anybody. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. [91][92], On December 27, 2022, days before he was due to fight Hctor Garca, Davis was arrested and jailed in Florida on a charge of battery domestic violence. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. 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. On March 5, the fight was finalized for the vacant WBA (Regular) super featherweight title. WebGervonta Tank Davis faced some adversity but fought well enough to score a unanimous decision over Mexicos Isaac Pitbull Cruz on Saturday in Los Angeles. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. When Davis landed that punch against Leo Santa Cruz last October, he Gervonta Davis def. 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. @SebastianFundo1 lands a straight left hand that sends Sergio Garcia's head back like a slinky. width: 100%; .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { html body { Not just one knuckle, but a After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. Davis landed 49% of his power shots in the fight. I was catching him and I was hurting him, even though he was alert. 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Gervonta WINS against RolandoRomero by TKO in Im the top dog. 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. Round 1 of 12, Apr Cruz showed more forward action in the first half as Davis fought on his backfoot. I didnt even throw it that hard and hes the one who ran into it, when he was talking that it was going to be me. } 17, 2013 [9] He attended Digital Harbor High School, a local magnet school, but dropped out to focus on his career. } The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second round. Floyd told me to stay calm, and I studied Floyd Mayweather [videos] when he was 'Pretty Boy.' Showtime Boxing PPVs Sunday night feature saw undefeated Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) defend his WBA regular lightweight title over a spirited and tough Isaac Cruz (25-2-1, 18 KOs), who took the fight on short notice and became just the second person to ever go the distance against Davis. He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. Further, two different social media videos of Davis KO of Nunez drew over 1.4 million views. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Round 2 of 4, Dec margin-bottom: 0; The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. 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. Round 6 of 12, Dec In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. On the line was the WBA world lightweight title. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. 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. 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. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. padding-bottom: 30px; Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. [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. [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. He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. 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. NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. Fortunately, with the help of one of his friends, Quaadir Gurley, Davis found a safe haven within the confines of The Upton Boxing Centers gym at age seven. NBA. } I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. a southpaw who barley threw a left 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. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Davis believed he would have caught Walsh eventually. [8], Born in Baltimore, Davis originally hails from the Sandtown-Winchester community in West Baltimore, which is one of the most crime-ridden areas of the city. ]]>*/, 28 He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Davis did it in style--and in front of a vibrant crowd of 16,570 in Atlanta's State Farm Arena, live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. Davis was taken the six-round distance for the first time in October 2014 against veteran 28-year-old Germn Meraz (47311, 25 KOs). - Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. He just ran into it. 144 01, 2014 No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. I was just the better fighter tonight. WebGervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have both signed contracts for an April 15 super fight in Las Vegas at a 136-pound catchweight, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. 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