His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. On May 28, 2022, Davis took on arch-rival Rolando "Rolly" Romero atop a SHOWTIME pay-per-view presented by Premier Boxing Champions. 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. [2] Human So I caught him, and it showed. 01, 2014 The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. 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. I wish him the best in the future.. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. } Just line them up and Ill knock them out.. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. [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. Hell no, he said in the ring after the fight. 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. He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. overflow: hidden; [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. I knew he was hurt. That said, Davis has unquestionably allured countless fans with his title wins across all the above-mentioned weight classes. 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. An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. Round 4 of 4, Jul There was no feeling-out process in the first. [71] Speaking in his post-fight interview with Jim Gray, he was satisfied with his first win in the super lightweight division: "I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done. [55] On December 14, the fight was confirmed to take place on February 9, 2019, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Showtime. Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. Aint no big deal. In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. 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. 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. He quickly threw himself into the sport fists first. 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. A star-studded and sellout crowd of 15,850 turned up to watch a thrilling back and forth. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. [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. He eventually met the limit of 130 pounds on his third attempt. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryants number 8 and 24 on each side. Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. top: 0; Davis was fast becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. Gervonta Davis def. 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. 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, . Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in padding-bottom: 56.25%; } When Davis landed that punch against Leo Santa Cruz last October, he 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. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. But I knew he was hurt bad but hes a fighter and he didnt want to show it. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. Read Bio. Gervonta Davis didn't deliver a knockout in his tougher than expected unanimous decision win over rugged Isaac Cruz. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in 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. Round 2 of 6, Jun Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. 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. Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. } According to a police report, he and another man started a fist fight. Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. 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. [85] In court, the charges were dropped by Wheeler. 08, 2013 He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Something like when Manny Pacquiao got caught. He has prior professional WebUNDEFEATED 3 DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION SUPERSTAR BOXER (GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS) DISPLAYS BRUTAL LEFT HAND AS 6 YEAR OLD KID. Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis WINS against Hector Luis Garcia by TKO in Round 9 of 12. [11][12] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. I was throwing down, and I hit him on top of the head. NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. 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. It was around this time that four-division champion Adrien Broner introduced Davis to the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr., who became the fighters promoter. - #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! A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). Moments later, his trainer Bob Santos advised referee Albert Earl Brown to stop the fight, with the official stoppage coming 13 seconds into round nine. I believe my performance was a C-plus.. [25] Davis defeated Pedraza in a seventh-round KO to win the IBF super featherweight title. But thats why we prepared the way we did. [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. And lets see whos really about that.. Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. Davis bounced several left-hand leads off Cruzs forehead in the fifth, some more in the sixth and still more in the seventh. Gervonta Davis (/drvnte/ jr-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994) is an American professional boxer. White explains why he shot down Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch. Home Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against HectorLopez by KO in With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his He wasnt ready at all times. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Meraz by UD in Davis was taken the si At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". } [21] On April 1, 2016, at the D.C. Armory on Spike TV, Davis defeated Guillermo Avila (165, 13 KOs) by KO in the sixth round. He just ran into it. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. The fight was set for Saturday, October 31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, headlining a PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in I knew for sure if I catch him, Im crackin, Davis told SHOWTIMEs Jim Gray. left: -15px; - 21, 2018 [35] On July 29, The Ring magazine reported that Davis would likely defend his IBF title against former WBO champion Romn Martnez, whose last fight was a KO loss to Vasyl Lomachenko in June 2016. [68], In his second fight headlining a Showtime PPV, Davis moved up to the super lightweight division for the first time in his career to face undefeated WBA (Regular) champion Mario Barrios on June 26, 2021, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. As of June 2022, Davis is ranked as the tenth-best active boxer in the world, pound for pound, by the Boxing Writers Association of America. I knew he was hurt though. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. Before the final round of his tightly contested, unanimous decision win against Isaac Cruz on Sunday night in Los Angeles, Gervonta Davis, the World Boxing Association lightweight champion, sat on the stool in his corner with his right hand in his lap and his left hand cradled tenderly by his side. [17], On May 22, 2015, at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Davis scored a technical knockout (TKO) against Alberto Mora (53, 1 KO) 1 minute 14 seconds into the fight. 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 Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, GervontaDavis WINS against HugoRuiz by KO in The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. To handle it.. In his post-fight interview, he explained that he had fought through an injury: I hurt my left hand in probably the sixth round. View disclaimer. The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. 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. regular championship. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. "All of them guys are easy work. 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. Cruz continued to build momentum in his next fight when he halted Yuriorkis Gamboa in five rounds, an opponent Davis previously stopped in From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. [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%). 14, 2017 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. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. 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. [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. width: 100%; The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. 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. Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. } Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. [89] On February 16, Davis accepted a plea deal that saw him plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury, failing to notify an owner of property damage, driving on a suspended license and running a red light. Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. 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. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in He came ready for me. 0, Weight He just ran into it. On July 27, 2019, Davis became the first Baltimore native to defend in his hometown since Harry Jeffra defended the featherweight world title in 1940. Round 2 of 12, Aug 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. First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. [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. [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. Davis broke his silence a day following the arrest, and just hours after his release from jail, defiantly rejecting allegations he had hit a woman with a 'close hand-type slap.' [19] On October 30, 2015, at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida on Bounce TV, Davis defeated former featherweight world titleholder Cristobal Cruz (40184, 24 KOs). 31, 2020 [60] His win marked the first time a native of Baltimore had returned to the city to defend a world title since featherweight champion Harry Jeffra defeated Spider Armstrong in 1940. 17, 2013 Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter, Davis said. 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. [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the support of Floyd Mayweather and a bundle of explosive knockouts. And they point to his punching power 24 knockouts in 26 wins, no defeats, in every weight class from superfeatherweight to superlightweight. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { 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 Oops. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. Isaac Cruz, another stalwart at the lightweight division, has a height of 54. The business of boxing demands Davis move on. 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. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. 01, 2016 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Gervonta WINS against RolandoRomero by TKO in More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. [82], On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Davis would face Ryan Garcia on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. } width: 100%; .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. } [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). The announcement comes just a week after Davis pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors stemming from a hit-and-run incident that left four people injured, including a pregnant woman. WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, JosePedraza LOSES to GervontaDavis by TKO in He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! Davis was slated to face long-time rival and Mayweather Promotions stablemate Rolando "Rolly" Romero Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Los Angeles' Staples Center, live on PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. [77] On January 11, 2022, Romero revealed on his Instagram page that no charges against him were filed, as the claims of sexual abuse could not be substantiated. Round 1 of 6, Feb Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. Garcia, the undefeated World Super Featherweight Champion, was arguably the hottest fighter in the sport, coming off a 2022 campaign that made him a Fighter of the Year candidate. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. 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. Round 6 of 12, Dec Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against DesiWilliams by KO in position: absolute !important; I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. 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. [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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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