[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. [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. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. He knocked out Romero in the 6th round. } His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. Gervonta Davis didn't deliver a knockout in his tougher than expected unanimous decision win over rugged Isaac Cruz. Anyone can read what you share. 01, 2014 [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. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. Many disagree with his The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. 28, 2022 Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Boxing has saved my life.. 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. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. Round 1 of 8, Apr 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. 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. He came ready for me. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. Granted, Staples Center, which can seat up to 20,000 spectators for boxing, was not configured for full capacity. Showtime, Davis' and promoter PBC's longtime The normally durable Mora was stopped for the first time in his career. And lets see whos really about that.. Round 2 of 0, Oct [9][10] Davis is trained by Calvin Ford who was the inspiration for the character Dennis "Cutty" Wise on the hit HBO television series, The Wire. [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. 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. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous .mb-0 { 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 says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Thank you New York City. That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. 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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. Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. 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. 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. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Visibly shaken on his way back to the corner, Garcia stayed on his stool as the bell for round nine rang. On the line was the WBA world lightweight title. 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 was a little surprised he didnt come out, said Davis. [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. According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history In doing so, the 22-year-old Davis became Americas youngest reigning champion in boxing at the time, and the first Baltimore fighter with a world title since heavyweight Hasim Rahman upset Lennox Lewis in April 2001. 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. 21, 2018 I was just the better fighter tonight. He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the support of Floyd Mayweather and a bundle of explosive knockouts. Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. 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. Gamboa rose but limped for the rest of the frame. Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. [78] On January 24, the WBA once again ordered Davis to make a mandatory lightweight title defense against Romero, and gave the pair until February 24 to come to terms. In the undercard fight right before, Sebastian Fondura emerged victorious in his title eliminator against Sergio Garcia. Round 1 of 12, Feb [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. With an announced paid attendance of 15,850, organizers considered this card, a rare Sunday night pay-per-view event, another sellout. The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. [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. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. I believe my performance was a C-plus.. The fight was set for Saturday, October 31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, headlining a PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. 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. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Out of his 25 wins, Tank has finished 24 of his opponents via T/KO. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? So I caught him, and it showed. Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. Jan 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. 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. But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. Isaac Cruz, another stalwart at the lightweight division, has a height of 54. 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. [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. Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. 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. margin-bottom: 0; When asked about the prospect of facing other top lightweights in the division, specifically undefeated champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney, as well as Ryan Garca, Davis did not directly answer, although he opined, "All them guys is easy work. NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. It was said that Davis would stand trial on November 29, 2017. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. [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. He just ran into it. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. But I knew he was hurt bad but hes a fighter and he didnt want to show it. Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. position: sticky; To handle it.. Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. 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. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. left: -15px; MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. A sold out crowd at Staples Center was pro-Davis but there were plenty of Mexican supporters getting behind Pitbull.. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. Round 1 of 4, May overflow: auto !important; #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in [30] Davis stopped Walsh in the third-round to retain his IBF title. Hes been training. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. Left hand 3. Yet Davis still found a way. 134.5 lbs 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. Fortunately, with the help of one of his friends, Quaadir Gurley, Davis found a safe haven within the confines of The Upton Boxing Centers gym at age seven. [66] At the time of the stoppage, Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards by the identical margin, 4847. In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. Not just one knuckle, but a Davis did it in style--and in front of a vibrant crowd of 16,570 in Atlanta's State Farm Arena, live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). 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. I knew for sure if I catch him, Im crackin, Davis told SHOWTIMEs Jim Gray. [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. Home No count was needed. width: 100%; The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in Hes a warrior. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Davis faced undefeated WBA super featherweight champion Hctor Garca on Showtime PPV at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in his first fight since splitting from longtime promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. width: 100%; Davis has an immaculate track record of 25 wins and 0 losses. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. 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. 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