[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. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). 12, 2015 There was also a reason for the (slightly less impressive) 01, 2016 Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? 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. I want to thank his team. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. 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. Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. [11][12] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. He wasnt ready at all times. I made it tough. 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. 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. The final scores favored Davis 115-113 from one judge and 116-112 from two others. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. Round 1 of 4, Apr I couldnt really throw it effective the whole fight.. 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 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. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. And lets see whos really about that.. - For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. [93] In the audio from 911 calls, the woman was heard begging police for help and saying "he's going to kill me." Punches were being landed around the upper body. Gervonta Tank Davis is not only one of the best fighters in boxing today, hes also one of its biggest stars. In his post-fight interview, he explained that he had fought through an injury: I hurt my left hand in probably the sixth round. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. Davis, who is considered among the brightest stars of the new generation of boxers, was indicted Monday in Baltimore, Maryland, on 14 counts related to the high speed accident last year which reportedly came shortly after he had been celebrating his 26th birthday at a nightclub. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. 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. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. [27], On May 7, 2017, it was announced Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense. Never miss a fight by this fighter! The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. [30] Davis stopped Walsh in the third-round to retain his IBF title. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. 22, 2013 Round 2 of 0, Oct 09, 2019 .w-100 { I dont just want to throw any type of shot. } 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. 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. Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. Round 9 of 12, May 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. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. His knockout streak ended at 16 bouts, possibly because of the hand injury and largely because Cruz, 23, from Mexico City, applied steady pressure and did not buckle under Daviss thunderous punches. He defeated Isaac Cruz Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. } [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. I knew he was hurt. Gurley introduced Davis to his father, Calvin Ford, the man who would eventually become Davis longtime coach. They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. His Lamborghini SUV struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital including a pregnant woman. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. 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. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, GervontaDavis WINS against HugoRuiz by KO in He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. Gervonta Davis delivered it. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. 08, 2014 We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. [76] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. View disclaimer. From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. A star-studded and sellout crowd of 15,850 turned up to watch a thrilling back and forth. 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. When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. Davis, his hand still throbbing, dismissed and accepted those potential challenges in the same sentence. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but Im a southpaw so they know Im going to that jab side. .node-type-event #home-marquee { } Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in Davis connected with a left uppercut. A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. Davis lands a straight left. Round 2 of 4, Feb The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. [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. Yet Davis still found a way. I want to maintain both belts. 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. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. 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. 20, 2013 Davis left the scene of that accident before authorities arrived. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in 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. Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. Round 6 of 12, Dec Round 2 of 6, Jun .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { The fight ended when Romero threw a straight right hand kind of wide. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. Cruz showed more forward action in the first half as Davis fought on his backfoot. Oscar De La Hoya claims to have never received an offer for Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. Gervonta Davis is 27-years-old. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. 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