22, 2013 Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. 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. [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. Davis, at 26-0, is trying to solidify himself as a top draw in boxing and set the stage for the kind of cross-promotional bout that could gain traction. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in Granted, Staples Center, which can seat up to 20,000 spectators for boxing, was not configured for full capacity. Davis immediately came with a left and Romero fell face-first into the ropes. The IBF granted Pedraza an exemption to fight Davis, as he had a mandatory fight against Liam Walsh looming. 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. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and [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. The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. [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 business of boxing demands Davis move on. Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Round 6 of 6, Aug 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 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. His arm was already injured. Hes a warrior. 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. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in .similar-video-thumb,.play-icon-responsive img, .must-read img { Exclusive. Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. 144 But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? Something like when Manny Pacquiao got caught. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. margin-bottom: 0 !important; 03, 2016 But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. 17, 2013 14, 2013 } [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. Davis did not record a knockout and it wasnt his best fight, but he recorded a win by unanimous decision. Davis continues to stake his claim as the face of boxing, stopping the game Garcia to successfully defend his WBA World Lightweight Title Saturday night on Pay-Per-View. 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. Your jab and your hook is your money, hear? Calvin Ford, Daviss trainer, said. Round 9 of 10, Oct position: sticky; He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. Im proud of him.. I believe my performance was a C-plus.. 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Never miss a fight! [9] He attended Digital Harbor High School, a local magnet school, but dropped out to focus on his career. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the } 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. left: 0; But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. Im not ducking or dodging anybody. A star-studded and sellout crowd of 15,850 turned up to watch a thrilling back and forth. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. Round 6 of 12, Dec 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. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. 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. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. I want to thank his team. [25] Davis defeated Pedraza in a seventh-round KO to win the IBF super featherweight title. - Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. Jab and right uppercut from Cruz. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. Hes been training. } } He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. The 27-year-old Davis had been on a lengthy tear, winning all of his fights since 2015 via knockout or TKO. 05, 2021 graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his People took notice. 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. I want to maintain both belts. He also revealed that Davis would fight a high-level opponent. For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in The incident occurred at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami during a basketball game where he was seen grabbing the woman's shirt "with his right hand close to her throat" and dragged her to a separate room. Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. [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. Im a pay-per-view star. [56] A week later the venue was changed to Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California, formerly known as StubHub Center. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. img.article-list-image { height: calc(100% + 1px); Thank you New York City. 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. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. 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. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against YuriorkisGamboa by KO in "[72], On October 6, 2021, Davis announced that he would be facing undefeated former WBA interim lightweight champion Rolando Romero on December 5 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Showtime PPV. } @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { position: sticky; At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". The fight was stopped, with Davis winning via eighth-round corner retirement. 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. } 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, 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. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history } WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. I was throwing down, and I hit him on top of the head. [2] Human It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Davis resumed his knockout ways in emphatic fashion in 2015, scoring stoppages in all five of his bouts. He was scheduled to face three-division world champion Abner Mares on February 9, 2019. Gervonta Davis weight: How many divisions has he conquered? So I caught him, and it showed. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I made it tough. Read Bio. Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. How long is Tank Davis reach? Sergio Garcia via unanimous decision (115-113, 117-111, 118-110), Carlos Adames def. The powerful southpaw aggravated an existing injury Steel Stacks Arts Quest Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Eric JamarGoodall by TKO in Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. [48] Prior to the fight, Alberto Machado, the WBA (Super) champion at the same weight class, was inexplicably downgraded to 'Regular' champion, and the Davis-Cuellar fight was upgraded to be for Machado's WBA (Super) super featherweight title. After the fight, Davis stated he wanted to unify with the winner of Tevin Farmer vs. Billy Dib, which would be contested for the IBF belt, the same belt Davis was stripped of. Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. [81], Davis' win against Romero would ultimately be his only fight in 2022, with the WBA (Regular) lightweight champion next returning to the ring to defend his title on January 7, 2023. Yet Davis still found a way. @SebastianFundo1 lands a straight left hand that sends Sergio Garcia's head back like a slinky. 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. Im going to continue to show people all over the world that Im the best. But I knew he was hurt bad but hes a fighter and he didnt want to show it. 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? The title was declared vacant, but the title would be still up for grabs if Fonseca secured victory. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. They delivered entertainment once, and Cruz, buoyed by his strong performance on Sunday, figures to have grown his following. 27, 2019 Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. Round 9 of 12, May The final scores favored Davis 115-113 from one judge and 116-112 from two others. Im here. With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. He allegedly left the scene in a Camaro that pulled up minutes later. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). He came ready for me. EchoStage Lounge, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JonathanGears by KO in Please enter a valid email and try again. [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. It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. 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." Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). 134.5 lbs May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. [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. Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. 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. [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. 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. Walsh's legs looked to give way and Davis pounced with accurate hooks to the head, eventually dropping Walsh. 26, 2021 Round 6 of 10, Dec Scorecards read 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis. WebBOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC [27], On May 7, 2017, it was announced Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense. The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against CristobalCruz by TKO in Gervonta Davis Right Hand Is Nyquil Left Hand Is Dayquil Get The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. Davis immediately began trending on social media ascelebrities from Lebron James to "Magic" Johnson reacted to the knockout. Isaac Cruz, another stalwart at the lightweight division, has a height of 54. [55] On December 14, the fight was confirmed to take place on February 9, 2019, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Showtime. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punches, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. [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. Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in The 23-year-old Cruz had been on a roll himself, having been on an undefeated run since 2016. Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. 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. 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