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. top: -10px; Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in 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. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC 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. Read Bio. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. Round 9 of 10, Oct I knew he was hurt though. [34], According to TMZ Sports in early July 2017, it was reported that Davis would feature in the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. 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. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. 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. 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. Its scheduled for April. His Lamborghini SUV struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital including a pregnant woman. He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. Gervonta Tank Davis still has his 0, smashing Rolando Romero with a huge left hand for the TKO. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. BOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. [90], On August 21, 2021, Davis was on board a Gulfstream 4 that suffered a nosewheel collapse and subsequently skidded off the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Never miss a fight! 26, 2017 21, 2018 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. Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. position: sticky; But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? } [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. [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. [2] Human Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter, Davis said. Oscar De La Hoya claims to have never received an offer for Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Gervonta Davis didn't deliver a knockout in his tougher than expected unanimous decision win over rugged Isaac Cruz. 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. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. Round 1 of 12, Apr Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Gervonta WINS against RolandoRomero 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. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in } It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. Round 11 of 12, Jul Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JoshuaArocho by RTD in Hell no, he said in the ring after the fight. 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. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. His arm was already injured. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. I knew for sure if I catch him, Im crackin, Davis told SHOWTIMEs Jim Gray. However, the boxing sensation showed plenty of grit in overcoming a left hand injury sustained in the sixth round and plenty of people took notice. 26, 2021 On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. 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. [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%). top: 0; Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. 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. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. - Round 8 of 12, May Sign up for the By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. 03, 2016 His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. Hes a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head, said Davis. Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin Magic Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others. 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. .similar-video-thumb,.play-icon-responsive img, .must-read img { 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. With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. Ya'll must have forgot. The 23-year-old Cruz had been on a roll himself, having been on an undefeated run since 2016. [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. 18, 2015 He came ready for me. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. He defeated Isaac Cruz Whenever I fight, I feel like their legacy is going into the ring with me. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. 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. WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. Lead right hand 2. Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards, with scores of 9791 and 9692 twice, at the time of the stoppage. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. Davis displayed two-fisted power, dazzling speed, accuracy and athleticism. It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. Davis resumed his knockout ways in emphatic fashion in 2015, scoring stoppages in all five of his bouts. } To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. There was no feeling-out process in the first. [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. [70] According to CompuBox punch stats, Davis landed 96 of 296 total punches (32%), while Barrios connected on 93 of 394 total punches (24%). height: auto; [65], Making his PPV debut on October 31, 2020, on Showtime, Davis defended his lightweight title against four-division world champion Lo Santa Cruz at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. } In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. Round 2 of 6, Jun 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? [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). Round 3 of 12, Jan 28, 2022 Round 2 of 4, Dec Davis finished his illustrious amateur career with an impressive record of 20615.[15]. 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. WebBOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. His arm was already injured. [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. 14, 2017 position: absolute !important; Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. Davis didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. [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. [79] The pair agreed to face each other on May 28, in the main event of a Showtime PPV,[80] at the Barclays Center in New York City. He just ran into it. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in } Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. I was just the better fighter tonight. 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. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the Scorecards read 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. [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. [88], On March 22, 2021, he was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly running a red light after a November 2020 birthday party in downtown Baltimore. Round 9 of 12, May [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. 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. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. He is a Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second 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. Round 6 of 6, Aug 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. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and And my hook over top, and thats where I caught him.In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punches. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. 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And while Davis had the skill and will to carry that torch, he'd have to beat dangerous four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in order to get there. The only reason he switched his style and became "money" was because his hands are relatively fragile and he had to change his style to lean into defense to even maintain his boxing career, and he did it brilliantly, but Pretty Boy pretty much destroys all these 135 guys. 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. The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. Hes a warrior. Im the top dog. That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. I want to thank his team. [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. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. Boxing has saved my life.. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away. [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. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. Davis was fast becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. The fight was scheduled to take place on May 20, 2017, and billed as 'Show me the Money'. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). During the minute-long rest period, Daviss cornermen assured him he could win the final round by carefully placing his left hand to Cruzs body and depending heavily on his right. [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { 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. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". } He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. Heavens no - Sonnen still thinks Jones wasnt clean for their fight. 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