]]>*/, 28 [22][23] On June 3, 2016, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida as part of a Premier Boxing Champions card, Davis knocked out Mario Antonio Macias (2818, 14 KOs) with his first punch of the fight, which lasted only 41 seconds. So I would try and bait him in. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. 12, 2015 Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. On April 21, 2018, Davis returned to Barclays Center, where he first won a world title, and captured another with a third-round TKO over former champion Jesus Cuellar. 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. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and 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. [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. Round 2 of 0, Oct Violence, 11 Days Before Hector Luis Garcia Fight", "Boxer Davis allegedly hit woman on side of head", "Gervonta Davis accuser walks back domestic violence claims", "Double denial issued after 'inaccurate' Gervonta Davis PPV sales report", "Gervonta Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz Reportedly Bring's in 200,000225,000 PPV Buys", "Gervonta Davis Vs. Mario Barrios Reportedly Brings in Approximately 210k-215k PPV Buys", "Gervonta Davis-Hector Luis Garcia PPV Buy Rate To Come In Between 200K & 225K", Gervonta Davis Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gervonta_Davis&oldid=1141523257, World super-featherweight boxing champions, International Boxing Federation champions, World light-welterweight boxing champions, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles using sports links with data from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 13:54. 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. They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. Round 6 of 6, Aug [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. Davis said he injured his left fist in Round 6, but won the final frame of the 12-round bout with his right hand, movement and defense. 14, 2017 He came ready for me. The event was also one of the most attended events in arena history for any occasion, ranking in the top-five biggest, representing the return of big-time boxing to the arena. Im not ducking or dodging anybody. Prior to the fight being announced, Mayweather Promotions matchmakers tried to make a deal for Davis to fight titleholder Jason Sosa. Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. - [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. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. } Round 3 of 8, Sep Round 9 of 10, Oct Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. 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 He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. 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. overflow: hidden; I hit my knuckle and I messed it up. Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. In the undercard fight right before, Sebastian Fondura emerged victorious in his title eliminator against Sergio Garcia. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. [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. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. 01, 2014 Angelo Ward, Ronald Gibbs and Coach Calvins sontheyre guys who died and were such a major influence on my life, said Davis, a lifelong Baltimore resident who dropped out of high school to focus on his career, later to earn a secondary degree through a GED program. However, Davis would lose his title on the scales prior to the bout. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." 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. 134.5 lbs analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. 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. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. Cruz continued to build momentum in his next fight when he halted Yuriorkis Gamboa in five rounds, an opponent Davis previously stopped in 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. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. They delivered entertainment once, and Cruz, buoyed by his strong performance on Sunday, figures to have grown his following. 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. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. [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. Davis landed 49% of his power shots in the fight. Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. 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. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. Gervonta Davis is 27-years-old. He is a Davis has an immaculate track record of 25 wins and 0 losses. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { 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. NBA. [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. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, JosePedraza LOSES to GervontaDavis by TKO in Then in the ring, Davis reminded everyone that he was also one of the world's finest pugilists,sendingthesold out crowd in the nations capital home happy with another memorable victory as he displayed his skills and then stoppedGarciain the ninth round. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous 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. He won the 2012 National Golden Gloves Championship,[13] three straight National Silver Gloves Championships from 2006 to 2008,[14] two National Junior Olympics gold medals, two National Police Athletic League Championships, and two Ringside World Championships, among others. 144 On May 28, 2022, Davis took on arch-rival Rolando "Rolly" Romero atop a SHOWTIME pay-per-view presented by Premier Boxing Champions. He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. "[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. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. 21, 2018 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.' Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. [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. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis WINS against Hector Luis Garcia by TKO in Round 9 of 12. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. Two-fisted body attack 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. God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. } 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 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? Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. Round 7 of 12, Jun But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. I was a little surprised he didnt come out, said Davis. [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. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in width: 100%; [70] According to CompuBox punch stats, Davis landed 96 of 296 total punches (32%), while Barrios connected on 93 of 394 total punches (24%). [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. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA 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. He said, "I had a lot of experience [from the amateur ranks], but I learned how to keep my composure. Jab and right uppercut from Cruz. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. 20, 2013 Gurley introduced Davis to his father, Calvin Ford, the man who would eventually become Davis longtime coach. I couldnt really throw it effective the whole fight.. Uppercut and straight left from Davis. On December 28, 2019, Davis drew a boisterous crowd of 14,129 to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. I dont have to call anybody else out. 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. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. The IBF granted Pedraza an exemption to fight Davis, as he had a mandatory fight against Liam Walsh looming. People took notice. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. } He just ran into it. Round 3 of 12, Jan Thank you New York City. between Showtime and DAZN was all that was left, 30 days to activate their Punches were being landed around the upper body. It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. 22, 2013 I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". WebUNDEFEATED 3 DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION SUPERSTAR BOXER (GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS) DISPLAYS BRUTAL LEFT HAND AS 6 YEAR OLD KID. He quickly threw himself into the sport fists first. On June 27, 2021, Davis put on a career-defining performance, moving up to 140-pounds andscoring a scintillating 11thround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barriosto capture Barrios WBA Super Lightweight Championship. 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. Round 1 of 6, Oct Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. Lead right hand 2. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. So he said show me that youre great. And you know how we do it in the doghouse, baby!With the victory, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. Whenever I fight, I feel like their legacy is going into the ring with me. WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. Davis was taken the si 0 Ya'll must have forgot. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. 14, 2013 EchoStage Lounge, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JonathanGears by KO in 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). Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). I hurt my hand in the sixth round. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. regular championship. [3] He is also ranked as the second best active lightweight by BoxRec,[4] third by ESPN,[5] and Fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[6] and The Ring magazine. I knew he was hurt though. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. 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. 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. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. Please enter a valid email and try again. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? 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. Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. 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