[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 is a State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. Davis connected on 133 of 462 punches; Cruz landed 121 of 553. Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. Im the top dog. } Round 1 of 8, Apr Davis landed 49% of his power shots in the fight. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Daviss backers at Mayweather Promotions have been positioning Davis as an heir to Floyd Mayweather Jr. as boxings next megastar. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. In front of 13,964 in attendance, Davis knocked out Cuellar in round three. [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. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. [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. 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Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. Oscar De La Hoya claims to have never received an offer for Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. He might be the GOAT at 135 outside of Duran. Im here. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. 14, 2017 That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. He had dropped Gamboa in the second and eighth rounds, and built up a big lead on the judges' scorecards by the time that referee Jack Reiss stopped the fight in the final round, with scores of 10998 twice and 10997 all in favor of the eventual winner. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. LOS ANGELES Gervonta Davis didnt injure his left hand during his fight with Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. The business of boxing demands Davis move on. Watch this story Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. Davis, his hand still throbbing, dismissed and accepted those potential challenges in the same sentence. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. [25] Davis defeated Pedraza in a seventh-round KO to win the IBF super featherweight title. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. 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. 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. - top: 0; 134.5 lbs Davis displayed two-fisted power, dazzling speed, accuracy and athleticism. .node-type-event #home-marquee { Hes a shorter fighter, Davis said of the 5-foot-4 Cruz. [38] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. Round 12 of 12, Jun left: 0; The inspiration for the character, Dennis Cutty Wise on the popular HBO television series, The Wire, Ford guided Davis through a 206-15 amateur career that included winning a National Golden Gloves Championship in 2012, three consecutive National Silver Gloves crowns from 2006-2008, and two each in the National Junior Olympics gold medals, the National Police Athletic League, and the Ringside World Championships. The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. 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 lands a straight left. For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. "All of them guys are easy work. Tank dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. Round 8 of 12, May We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. They watched Cruz, now 22-2-1, pursue Davis early, gloves held high, bobbing and weaving like an early-career Mike Tyson. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. He landed 45 percent of his power punches (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds. Cops say Gervonta Davis roughed up a woman in Florida on Tuesday afternoon -- slapping her with a "closed hand" and leaving her with an At this age, Tank has got tremendous success at different weight classes. Davis left the scene of that accident before authorities arrived. Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. 14, 2013 [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. People took notice. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? He allegedly left the scene in a Camaro that pulled up minutes later. However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second round. He was scheduled to face three-division world champion Abner Mares on February 9, 2019. He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. [67] Over the course of just under six rounds, Davis had been out-landed and out-thrown by his opponent despite being the more accurate boxer: he landed 84 of 227 punches thrown (37%), while Santa Cruz landed 97 of 390 thrown (25%). Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. width: 100%; Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. 09, 2019 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 says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. .bio-block iframe { [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. Theres a lot of bad stuff that comes from Baltimore, but if they see that one person can do it, then the next one can do it, and so on and so on. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. 26, 2021 The road to the crown included a third-round stoppage of former champion Cristobal Cruz on October 10, 2015, improving Davis mark to 13-0 (12 KOs). Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in The referee restrains Gervonta Davis, left, after he knocked down Rolando Romero during the sixth round of a WBA lightweight championship boxing bout early Sunday, May 29, 2022, in New York. Round 3 of 12, Jan According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. 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. I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. If his promoters business plans depend on Daviss concussive punches, they also rest on delicate human hands, which can bruise, bend or break under the forces top boxers create. 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. Round 3 of 8, Sep 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 6 of 12, Dec Showtime, Davis' and promoter PBC's longtime height: calc(100% + 1px); [76] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. 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? 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. 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. Davis immediately began trending on social media ascelebrities from Lebron James to "Magic" Johnson reacted to the knockout. On December 28, 2019, Davis drew a boisterous crowd of 14,129 to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. However, Davis would lose his title on the scales prior to the bout. 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. Sometime in the fifth or sixth round, Davis told his corner that his left hand was hurting, and he threw it only when he had to, the rest of the fight. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in 08, 2013 height: auto; 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. I took advantage and I took the shot. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. 31, 2020 @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Round 2 of 12, Aug (60.91 kg). The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." Round 2 of 6, Jun First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. position: sticky; NBA. 20, 2013 He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. } The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. Due to Davis winning the fight, the IBF title remained vacant. The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. 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. 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. The normally durable Mora was stopped for the first time in his career. So I caught him, and it showed. On March 5, the fight was finalized for the vacant WBA (Regular) super featherweight title. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. 28, 2019 The powerful southpaw aggravated an existing injury Never miss a fight by this fighter! Round 7 of 12, Jun He also revealed that Davis would fight a high-level opponent. In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. The title was declared vacant, but the title would be still up for grabs if Fonseca secured victory. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! width: 100%; 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. On February 20, 2015, at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Davis became the first person to stop Israel Suarez (442, 1 KO), winning in devastating fashion with a first-round KO. Read Bio. With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. 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. 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. I knew he was hurt though. So I would try and bait him in. Boxing has saved my life.. Anyone can read what you share. [82], On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Davis would face Ryan Garcia on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. White explains why he shot down Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Lead right hand 2. 01, 2016 Gervonta Davis weight: How many divisions has he conquered? Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. 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. It is what it is, thats what comes with the sport. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. Round 1 of 6, Feb 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 later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. Meanwhile, pictures of his left arm appeared on social media after that day. [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. [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. 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. I made it tough. It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. [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. Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. And my hook over top, and thats where I caught him.In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punches. Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. Gervonta Davis Right Hand Is Nyquil Left Hand Is Dayquil Get Hes a warrior. #videoWrapper .video-player, #videoWrapper .video-player .video-image-overlay { [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. His knockout of Santa Cruz was selected as the winner of The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year award for 2020. Davis didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. Round 6 of 6, Aug 05, 2021 Hes been talking. } In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. A star-studded crowd that included Madonna, Tracey Morgan, Michael Strahan and a slew of other celebrities watched as Davis delivered a stunning, sensational stoppage of Romero, knocking him out with a single left hand in the sixth round. I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. Davis did not record a knockout and it wasnt his best fight, but he recorded a win by unanimous decision. At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. He continued moving forward, throwing heavy body blows that left red marks on Daviss torso. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { Sergio Garcia via unanimous decision (115-113, 117-111, 118-110), Carlos Adames def. 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. It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. Whenever I fight, I feel like their legacy is going into the ring with me. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. 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. 26, 2017 Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Round 9 of 12, May .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. Exclusive. He has prior professional In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. Just line them up and Ill knock them out.. 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. height: 0; T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in Round 6 of 12, Dec width: 100%; [30] Davis stopped Walsh in the third-round to retain his IBF title. The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against CristobalCruz by TKO in 20, 2015 In his post-fight interview, he explained that he had fought through an injury: I hurt my left hand in probably the sixth round. Please enter a valid email and try again. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. 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. 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