He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards, with scores of 9791 and 9692 twice, at the time of the stoppage. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. [11][12] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. Moments later, his trainer Bob Santos advised referee Albert Earl Brown to stop the fight, with the official stoppage coming 13 seconds into round nine. On December 28, 2019, Davis drew a boisterous crowd of 14,129 to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. 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Either way, Cruz fought a hell of a fight and gave Davis everything he could handle for much of the fight. Davis landed a right hook and circled away from Cruz's shots. Fighting with one hand, Davis has managed to keep Cruz from doing much in the round. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 12: Cruz landed a good right as Davis popped off the jab. */, 28 An amount of $100,000 unsecured bond was posted for Davis' release. Davis did not record a knockout and it wasnt his best fight, but he recorded a win by unanimous decision. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. Meanwhile, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, GervontaDavis WINS against HugoRuiz by KO 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. Left hand 3. [71] Speaking in his post-fight interview with Jim Gray, he was satisfied with his first win in the super lightweight division: "I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done. The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. People took notice. I hit my knuckle and I messed it up. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. [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. } Round 3 of 8, Sep 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. By the 12th and final round, Davis was fighting one-handed, which according to broadcasters, could be due to an injury to his left. I wish him the best in the future.. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. overflow: hidden; Round 1 of 12, Apr Due to Davis winning the fight, the IBF title remained vacant. 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. Round 1 of 4, May Davis had won his first world title in only his 17th professional fight, surpassing Mayweather, who won his first championship in his 18thbout. Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. 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. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-12, 115-113 x2), Sebastian Fundora def. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. Its not only a win for me, but a win for Baltimore. Round 9 of 10, Oct "I hurt my left hand in probably like the sixth round, but I got through it," Davis said after the fight. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. Miguel Marriaga via unanimous decision (99-90 x3), Tank is landing his uppercut early and often #DavisCruz (via @premierboxing) pic.twitter.com/Lfpz0AfOvB, Bombs Away @Gervontaa | #DavisCruz pic.twitter.com/80vXo6uq34, . 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. Read Bio. Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent on his opponents. How long is Tank Davis reach? } Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Soon after, a fight broke out in the crowd at ringside with 2 minutes and 8 seconds left in the eighth round, causing the fight to be temporarily halted. [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. 149K views, 5.7K likes, 955 loves, 164 comments, 607 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Premier Boxing Champions: With the left or right hand, Gervonta He quickly threw himself into the sport fists first. Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. 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. 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 knew for sure if I catch him, Im crackin, Davis told SHOWTIMEs Jim Gray. 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. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Davis went overseas for his first defense on May 20, 2017, scoring a third-round TKO over unbeaten Brit Liam Walsh in Walshs native England. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in Im learning and progressing, Im working.. a southpaw who barley threw a left 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. Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. I took advantage and I took the shot. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. "[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. Prior to the fight being announced, Mayweather Promotions matchmakers tried to make a deal for Davis to fight titleholder Jason Sosa. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. I could take it and dish it out." - 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. 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. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { Davis lands a straight left. .node-type-event #home-marquee { I believe my performance was a C-plus.. top: -10px; 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. 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 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. 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