18, 2015 [91][92], On December 27, 2022, days before he was due to fight Hctor Garca, Davis was arrested and jailed in Florida on a charge of battery domestic violence. 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. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. He is a Im the top dog. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? [67] Over the course of just under six rounds, Davis had been out-landed and out-thrown by his opponent despite being the more accurate boxer: he landed 84 of 227 punches thrown (37%), while Santa Cruz landed 97 of 390 thrown (25%). Anyone can read what you share. Just line them up and Ill knock them out.. width: 100%; Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. Gervonta Tank Davis is not only one of the best fighters in boxing today, hes also one of its biggest stars. [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. 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. Left hand 3. 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. 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. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. 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. regular championship. Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. "[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. The fight was stopped, with Davis winning via eighth-round corner retirement. 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. Davis vs Garcia - WATCH FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS | January 7, 2023 click here to get video transcript, POST-FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE | #DavisGarcia click here to get video transcript, OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN | #DavisGarcia click here to get video transcript. I was a little surprised he didnt come out, said Davis. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Two years before Gurley was shot and killed in 2013, Davis grieved the loss of Ronald Gibbs, a rising amateur boxer who was just 17 when he was stabbed to death while defending his sister during an argument. .news-coming-banner { Meanwhile, pictures of his left arm appeared on social media after that day. The fight was scheduled to take place on May 20, 2017, and billed as 'Show me the Money'. 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. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in 07, 2023 [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. However, Mares suffered an eye injury during training and was forced to pull out. padding-bottom: 30px; The 23-year-old Cruz has taken the boxing world by storm, beginning with his head-turning 53-second KO of Diego Magdaleno in October 2020. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punches, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. 21, 2018 As Davis told Jim Gray in the post-fight interview, he hurt his hand as early as the sixth round. Davis has an immaculate track record of 25 wins and 0 losses. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. } The bout took place at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center and was a box office success the highest-grossing and most-attended combat sports event in the arenas history, including all mixed martial arts and wrestling events, with 18,970 in attendance for the spectacle on Memorial Day Weekend. "[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. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Gervonta Davis has proven that hes an attraction, and one of the biggest attractions in the sport, Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, said. Davis landed a good left hand again and I believe my performance was a C-plus.. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. On May 28, 2022, Davis took on arch-rival Rolando "Rolly" Romero atop a SHOWTIME pay-per-view presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Round 11 of 13, Oct Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. [20], On December 18, 2015, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Spike TV, Davis scored a ninth-round KO over Luis Sanchez (1741, 5 KOs). 14, 2017 Gervonta Davis is the most dominant young gun in the modern boxing era. [59], On July 27, 2019, Davis made the second defense of his WBA (Super) super featherweight title when he beat Ricardo Nez by second-round technical knockout in front of a crowd of 12,000 fans in his home city of Baltimore, Maryland. [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. 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. [8], Born in Baltimore, Davis originally hails from the Sandtown-Winchester community in West Baltimore, which is one of the most crime-ridden areas of the city. Round 2 of 12, Aug Never miss a fight! 08, 2014 Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. 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. } His arm was already injured. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. Im learning and progressing, Im working.. 28, 2019 Somewhere in that sequence, Davis said, he injured his left hand by cracking Cruz on the crown of his skull, the kind of impact that often leaves a fighters fist damaged even when encased in gauze, tape and eight-ounce gloves. I took advantage and I took the shot. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous Your jab and your hook is your money, hear? Calvin Ford, Daviss trainer, said. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. Davis connected on 133 of 462 punches; Cruz landed 121 of 553. 0, Weight Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. 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. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. [46] A day later, Ellerbe stated a deal was close to being reached for Davis to fight former world champion and IBF #3 Billy Dib (434, 24 KOs, 2 NC) in what would be an IBF eliminator. [35] On July 29, The Ring magazine reported that Davis would likely defend his IBF title against former WBO champion Romn Martnez, whose last fight was a KO loss to Vasyl Lomachenko in June 2016. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. 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. [89] On February 16, Davis accepted a plea deal that saw him plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury, failing to notify an owner of property damage, driving on a suspended license and running a red light. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against DesiWilliams by KO in LOS ANGELES Gervonta Davis didnt injure his left hand during his fight with Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. 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 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. I got the job done.. For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. Gervonta Davis Lands Knockout Punch on Rolando Romero, Retains Lightweight Belt Davis connected with a left-handed punch on Romero in the sixth round to keep his title Published May 29, 2022 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. But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. 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. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. Hes been training. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Round 1 of 4, May However, the boxing sensation showed plenty of grit in overcoming a left hand injury sustained in the sixth round and plenty of people took notice. left: -15px; @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { Im not ducking or dodging anybody. But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. Gervonta Davis delivered it. [18] On September 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime as part of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto undercard, Davis defeated Recky Dulay (81, 5 KOs) in only 94 seconds. [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. 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