Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fights end.Whatever the best opportunity is for me, Ill do it," said Davis. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. [7] Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis' knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%. Round 2 of 6, Jun Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. 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. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. Round 9 of 12, May I took advantage and I took the shot. } height: auto; Round 11 of 12, Jul Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in 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. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. Boxing has saved my life.. Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. Anyone can read what you share. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Davis connected on 133 of 462 punches; Cruz landed 121 of 553. From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. } } 134.5 lbs 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. 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. Adrien Broner brought him to the gym (in Las Vegas), and we saw him work, said Mayweather, who predicted Davis stardom. 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. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. Two-fisted body attack He allegedly left the scene in a Camaro that pulled up minutes later. Davis was taken the si Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. [74] On the night, Davis went the 12-round distance for the first time in his career, winning via unanimous decision, with the judges' scorecards reading 115113, 115113 and 116112 in his favor. 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. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against HectorLopez by KO in The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. [56] A week later the venue was changed to Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California, formerly known as StubHub Center. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in (60.91 kg). In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. 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. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). On May 28, 2022, Davis took on arch-rival Rolando "Rolly" Romero atop a SHOWTIME pay-per-view presented by Premier Boxing Champions. @SebastianFundo1 lands a straight left hand that sends Sergio Garcia's head back like a slinky. Two undefeated world champions will square off when Gervonta Davis and Hector Luis Garcia throw down Saturday night in a Premier Boxing Champions event on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View. [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. However, Mares suffered an eye injury during training and was forced to pull out. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. 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. Sign up for the } The fierce rivals finally settled their war of words in the ring in a highly-anticipated event, although the early rounds saw the fighters largely feeling each other out. 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. #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! [18] On September 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime as part of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto undercard, Davis defeated Recky Dulay (81, 5 KOs) in only 94 seconds. 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. } But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. 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. [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%). God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. Daviss backers at Mayweather Promotions have been positioning Davis as an heir to Floyd Mayweather Jr. as boxings next megastar. 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. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. 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 Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. 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[59], On July 27, 2019, Davis made the second defense of his WBA (Super) super featherweight title when he beat Ricardo Nez by second-round technical knockout in front of a crowd of 12,000 fans in his home city of Baltimore, Maryland. 22, 2013 And lets see whos really about that.. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. Baltimore, Maryland, One of the biggest stars in the sport, Baltimore native Gervonta "Tank" Davis has continued his domination at the pro levelbecoming a five-time world champion, winning titles in three divisions and becoming one of the best fighters, pound for pound, in boxing today. Heavens no - Sonnen still thinks Jones wasnt clean for their fight. Further, two different social media videos of Davis KO of Nunez drew over 1.4 million views. 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. } However, Davis would lose his title on the scales prior to the bout. Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. left: -15px; He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. }