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. The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away. CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against IsraelSuarez-Olmeda by KO in experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. } 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. Im proud of him.. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. 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. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. I want to thank his team. width: 100%; He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. [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. [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. It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. 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. 22, 2013 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. 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. , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, , Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Davis Stops Garcia in Battle of Unbeaten Champions, Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia: Bang For Your Buck, Gervonta "Tank" Davis Stops Rolando Romero in Star-Studded Affair. 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. I was throwing down, and I hit him on top of the head. Not just one knuckle, but a God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. NBA. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. 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. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. Round 1 of 6, Oct And that youll be one of the best someday. 31, 2020 With this, his KO ratio stands at a whopping 96%. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. "[75], 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. MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. Davis started working left hands to the body before landing clean to the face of Romero with a few more straight left hands from his southpaw stance. I knew he was hurt though. 20, 2013 I could take it and dish it out." [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. Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second round. 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. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. 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. 07, 2023 I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. He has prior professional Hes a shorter fighter, Davis said of the 5-foot-4 Cruz. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. I was just the better fighter tonight. I took advantage and I took the shot. 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. [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. 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. It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. Round 3 of 12, Jan "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. 01, 2014 Round 2 of 0, Oct Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. 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. Hell no, he said in the ring after the fight. Round 8 of 12, May Round 6 of 10, Dec Round 6 of 12, Dec The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. 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. 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. #videoWrapper .video-player, #videoWrapper .video-player .video-image-overlay { padding-bottom: 56.25%; @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { I knew he was hurt. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. 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. 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. It was said that Davis would stand trial on November 29, 2017. overflow: hidden; 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. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. 21, 2018 Punches were being landed around the upper body. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. Davis did just enough though and will remain undefeated. [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%). Im the top dog.. 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. According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against LuisSanchez by KO in Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, who, like Davis, grew up in Baltimore, attended the fights, as did his teammate Dwight Howard, the injured Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and the N.B.A. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. Your jab and your hook is your money, hear? Calvin Ford, Daviss trainer, said. Gervonta Davis is 27-years-old. Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. In front of 13,964 in attendance, Davis knocked out Cuellar in round three. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. At the court, Anthony Wheeler, a childhood friend, complained that Davis punched him on the side of the head with a "gloved fist". He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. In the undercard fight right before, Sebastian Fondura emerged victorious in his title eliminator against Sergio Garcia. 12, 2015 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. In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. Round 9 of 12, May Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter, Davis said. The 23-year-old Cruz had been on a roll himself, having been on an undefeated run since 2016. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. 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. Gervonta Davis def. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. .w-100 { Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards, with scores of 9791 and 9692 twice, at the time of the stoppage. 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. Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. [82], On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Davis would face Ryan Garcia on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. [69] On the night, Davis prevailed in a competitive fight, knocking his opponent down twice in the eighth round, and again in the eleventh round en route to an eleventh-round technical knockout victory. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, JosePedraza LOSES to GervontaDavis by TKO in People took notice. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). No count was needed. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against DesiWilliams by KO in 28, 2019 The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. He came ready for me. [70] According to CompuBox punch stats, Davis landed 96 of 296 total punches (32%), while Barrios connected on 93 of 394 total punches (24%). html body { 27, 2019 Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. 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. View disclaimer. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Round 7 of 12, Jun 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. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? } Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis WINS against Hector Luis Garcia by TKO in Round 9 of 12. 14, 2017 After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous [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. Long before embarking on a road that would lead him to the precipice of boxing immortality, Gervonta Davis was a lost soul roaming the streets of a crime-filled section of West Baltimore, seemingly destined to become another tragic statistic. [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. [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. .news-coming-banner { 12 KOs0 lunged forward as he threw a right hand. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. Anyone can read what you share. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { } He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. Round 1 of 12, Apr 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. I was a little surprised he didnt come out, said Davis. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. Round 6 of 6, Aug Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in He then stated he was diagnosed with a concussion at the hospital. He wasnt ready at all times. However, Mares suffered an eye injury during training and was forced to pull out. 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. Before the final round of his tightly contested, unanimous decision win against Isaac Cruz on Sunday night in Los Angeles, Gervonta Davis, the World Boxing Association lightweight champion, sat on the stool in his corner with his right hand in his lap and his left hand cradled tenderly by his side. 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. Gervonta Davis delivered it. [CDATA[/* >