The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. However, Davis would lose his title on the scales prior to the bout. Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. [9] He attended Digital Harbor High School, a local magnet school, but dropped out to focus on his career. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and I was just the better fighter tonight. According to a police report, he and another man started a fist fight. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. And they point to his punching power 24 knockouts in 26 wins, no defeats, in every weight class from superfeatherweight to superlightweight. The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin Magic Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others. 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. , 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. [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. [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. [82], On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Davis would face Ryan Garcia on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. Round 8 of 12, May Gervonta Davis def. Round 6 of 10, GervontaDavis WINS against GuillermoAvila by TKO in Round 6 of 6, GervontaDavis WINS against GermanMeraz by UD in height: calc(100% + 1px); width: 100%; Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. [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. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in [11][12] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. [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. 28, 2019 144 [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. .bio-block iframe { Im only 24 and Im growing every day. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in 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. The incident took place at the Upton Boxing Center in West Baltimore. 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. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent } Davis believed he would have caught Walsh eventually. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. 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. Boxing is wasting no time in 2023 as the first weekend in the year features an event that will take place live from the nations capital in Washington, D.C. WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Tank Davis (27-0) takes on WBA super featherweight champion Hector Luis Garcia (16-0) live on Showtime PPV. In October 2014, Davis was extended the distance for the first time in his career, dropping German Meraz twice en route to a shutout unanimous decision win. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, GervontaDavis WINS against HugoRuiz by KO in Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. With this, his KO ratio stands at a whopping 96%. Round 2 of 4, Feb } According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). Round 1 of 4, Apr Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. Even though he didnt win, a star was born tonight.It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasnt working correctly, Cruz observed. Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. [61], On December 28, 2019, Davis moved up to the lightweight division for the first time, and captured the vacant WBA (Regular) lightweight title when he defeated former unified featherweight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa by twelfth-round technical knockout. The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. [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. 01, 2014 Home Davis was attempting to become a two-division world champ as he took on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Georgias first world title match in over 21 years. The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. Visibly shaken on his way back to the corner, Garcia stayed on his stool as the bell for round nine rang. Never miss a fight by this fighter! But what looked to be the Fight of the Year instead turned into the KO of the Year as, with seconds remaining in the sixth,Davis knocked Santa Cruz out with a single left uppercut. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. So I would try and bait him in. We stacked the cards against him that day, but hes a very explosive fighter and a future world champion., Theres a lot of knowledge that Floyd has passed on to me, he said, showing me the right things in and outside of boxing. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. 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. But I knew he was hurt bad but hes a fighter and he didnt want to show it. He was then given two hours to attempt to lose the extra weight, although he came back earlier thinking he had lost it. 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. There was also a reason for the (slightly less impressive) Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. [60] His win marked the first time a native of Baltimore had returned to the city to defend a world title since featherweight champion Harry Jeffra defeated Spider Armstrong in 1940. His Lamborghini SUV struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital including a pregnant woman. Daviss backers at Mayweather Promotions have been positioning Davis as an heir to Floyd Mayweather Jr. as boxings next megastar. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. A daily roundup of all your MMA and UFC news from Bloody Elbow, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Results and video: Gervonta Davis fights through hurt hand, beats game Isaac Cruz by decision, Fighter complains after second UFC kit wardrobe malfunction. Showtime, Davis' and promoter PBC's longtime By the 12th and final round, Davis was fighting one-handed, which according to broadcasters, could be due to an injury to his left. LOS ANGELES Gervonta Davis didnt injure his left hand during his fight with Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. Walsh beat the count on unsteady legs. Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. Davis didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. 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. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. On January 14, 2017, Tank steamrolled previously undefeated IBF world super featherweight champion Jose Pedraza, flattening him with a crunching right hook in the seventh round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Never miss a fight! Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. 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 was taken the si 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. Round 1 of 4, May Further, two different social media videos of Davis KO of Nunez drew over 1.4 million views. 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. 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Round 1 of 6, Feb .news-coming-banner { Cruz continued to build momentum in his next fight when he halted Yuriorkis Gamboa in five rounds, an opponent Davis previously stopped in Davis was fast becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. I could take it and dish it out." 16, 2014 } He just ran into it. I was catching him and I was hurting him, even though he was alert. First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. 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. With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in Im the top dog. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. Floyd told me to stay calm, and I studied Floyd Mayweather [videos] when he was 'Pretty Boy.' 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. [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. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. Gervonta Davis (/drvnte/ jr-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994) is an American professional boxer. He wasnt ready at all times. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. Granted, Staples Center, which can seat up to 20,000 spectators for boxing, was not configured for full capacity. But thats why we prepared the way we did. He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. Davis left arm has ballooned up and seems in a very serious stage. 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. #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. However, it wasnt enough to overcome Davis, who dropped Gamboa in the eighth and finally in the 12thto close the show at 1:17 of the frame. Davis was taken the six-round distance for the first time in October 2014 against veteran 28-year-old Germn Meraz (47311, 25 KOs). Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. My uppercut was my best shot, and it was landing all night. [84] The charge was later changed to misdemeanor second-degree assault, which carries a maximum potential sentence of 10 years or a fine of $2,500 or both. 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. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Im proud of him.. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. 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. Im going to continue to show people all over the world that Im the best. It was around this time that four-division champion Adrien Broner introduced Davis to the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr., who became the fighters promoter. [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. He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. Davis drew over 200,000 searches on that Saturday alone, making him number one on Google Trends for that day. As the fight progressed, and Cruz continued crowding him, Davis, a southpaw, used his straight left hand the way fighters use a jab, to halt Cruzs forward progress and create space for more offense. retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. } [68], In his second fight headlining a Showtime PPV, Davis moved up to the super lightweight division for the first time in his career to face undefeated WBA (Regular) champion Mario Barrios on June 26, 2021, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history They watched Cruz, now 22-2-1, pursue Davis early, gloves held high, bobbing and weaving like an early-career Mike Tyson. Tests conducted by St. Lawrence University in New York found that there were more left-handed people with IQs over 140 than right-handed people. 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. When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. Hes a warrior. Prior to the fight being announced, Mayweather Promotions matchmakers tried to make a deal for Davis to fight titleholder Jason Sosa. Sergio Garcia via unanimous decision (115-113, 117-111, 118-110), Carlos Adames def. [93] In the audio from 911 calls, the woman was heard begging police for help and saying "he's going to kill me." 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Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. 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. Hes a shorter fighter, Davis said of the 5-foot-4 Cruz. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. Davis bounced several left-hand leads off Cruzs forehead in the fifth, some more in the sixth and still more in the seventh. Oops. When Davis landed that punch against Leo Santa Cruz last October, he In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. } "[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. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. So I caught him, and it showed. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. 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. 0, Weight I couldnt really throw it effective the whole fight.. I knew he was hurt though. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. The announcement comes just a week after Davis pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors stemming from a hit-and-run incident that left four people injured, including a pregnant woman. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. Round 2 of 4, Dec The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. 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. And that youll be one of the best someday. However, Mares suffered an eye injury during training and was forced to pull out. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. He is a Sometime in the fifth or sixth round, Davis told his corner that his left hand was hurting, and he threw it only when he had to, the rest of the fight. 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. Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. [49][50][51] The bout opened Showtime's broadcast and averaged 460,000 viewers and peaked at 527,000 viewers. #FundoraGarcia Order #DavisCruz on SHOWTIME PPV: https://t.co/VycBIVKSv0 pic.twitter.com/XTWDX2QIPU, ICYMI: #DerevyanchenkoAdames trade shots as they near the final moments of RD10! position: sticky; Im the top dog.. 12, 2015 Round 1 of 12, Feb Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. Davis finished his illustrious amateur career with an impressive record of 20615.[15]. However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. 08, 2013 The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. In all, he likes leaving his mark in every weight class he fights in. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. Davis displayed two-fisted power, dazzling speed, accuracy and athleticism. } Im learning and progressing, Im working.. In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. 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