At this age, Tank has got tremendous success at different weight classes. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in [26] After the fight, Davis said that he had studied the early career of his promoter and mentor, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in order to stay composed. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. Aint no big deal. He said, "I had a lot of experience [from the amateur ranks], but I learned how to keep my composure. Gurley introduced Davis to his father, Calvin Ford, the man who would eventually become Davis longtime coach. Carlos Adames won a middleweight title eliminator over Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an action-packed brawl, and Eduardo Ramirez scored a knockdown and took a decision over Miguel Marriaga at 130 lbs. [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. The final scores favored Davis 115-113 from one judge and 116-112 from two others. He wasnt ready at all times. 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. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and found himself boxing a real opponent with half his arsenal. Round 12 of 12, Jun [7] Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis' knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%. 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. With an announced paid attendance of 15,850, organizers considered this card, a rare Sunday night pay-per-view event, another sellout. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. Davis was taken the six-round distance for the first time in October 2014 against veteran 28-year-old Germn Meraz (47311, 25 KOs). "[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. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. Gervonta Tank Davis is not only one of the best fighters in boxing today, hes also one of its biggest stars. ]]>*/, 28 Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. In the undercard fight right before, Sebastian Fondura emerged victorious in his title eliminator against Sergio Garcia. 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. I could take it and dish it out." Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. Floyd told me to stay calm, and I studied Floyd Mayweather [videos] when he was 'Pretty Boy.' Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. 30, 2015 But thats why we prepared the way we did. Round 1 of 6, Feb Davis made his debut at the age of 18 on February 22, 2013, against Desi Williams, who had a professional record of 0 wins and 4 losses, all by stoppage. 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. 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. 26, 2021 Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. [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. 144 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in , 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. 27, 2019 Round 9 of 10, Oct Round 6 of 10, Dec 20, 2015 LOS ANGELES Gervonta Davis didnt injure his left hand during his fight with Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. 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. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Left hand 3. 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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. [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. } The business of boxing demands Davis move on. 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. [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. Round 2 of 4, Dec First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Round 1 of 6, Oct width: 100%; [38] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. The SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View event set a new live gate record for ticket revenue for Capital One Arena, topping a previous Rolling Stones concert with 19,731 in attendance. [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. Hes a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head, said Davis. Round 4 of 4, Jul That said, Davis has unquestionably allured countless fans with his title wins across all the above-mentioned weight classes. NBA. Round 2 of 4, Feb 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. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. 08, 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. Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against LuisSanchez by KO in On the line was the WBA world lightweight title. [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. There was no feeling-out process in the first. [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. 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. Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JoshuaArocho by RTD in Round 3 of 12, Jan Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in width: 100%; However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. Im the top dog.. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. Davis successfully defends his world lightweight title, stopping Romero in front of a record-breaking crowd at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Davis regained his knockout power and retained his lightweight title Saturday night, stopping Romero in the sixth round. Im here. 20, 2013 No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. 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. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. 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. WebWhat makes Gervonta Davis so dangerous is he can knock you down with a number of different punches: 1. [CDATA[/* >