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. .w-100 { Round 1 of 12, Feb [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. top: -10px; https://www.tmz.com/2020/03/16/gervonta-davis-domestic-violence-arrest-video Steel Stacks Arts Quest Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Eric JamarGoodall by TKO in [22][23] On June 3, 2016, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida as part of a Premier Boxing Champions card, Davis knocked out Mario Antonio Macias (2818, 14 KOs) with his first punch of the fight, which lasted only 41 seconds. Before the final round of his tightly contested, unanimous decision win against Isaac Cruz on Sunday night in Los Angeles, Gervonta Davis, the World Boxing Association lightweight champion, sat on the stool in his corner with his right hand in his lap and his left hand cradled tenderly by his side. 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. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and I was throwing down, and I hit him on top of the head. 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. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. Something went wrong. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. EchoStage Lounge, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JonathanGears by KO in Cops say Gervonta Davis roughed up a woman in Florida on Tuesday afternoon -- slapping her with a "closed hand" and leaving her with an 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. WebBOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. [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. a southpaw who barley threw a left 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 Anyone can read what you share. #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! A fight between lightweight standouts Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia has been discussed for years and the bitter rivals will meet in the ring on April 22 in Las Vegas [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. Just line them up and Ill knock them out.. [53] The fight would see Mares moving up from featherweight, having lost his last fight in June 2018 against Lo Santa Cruz. Hes one of the best fighters in the entire world.. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. Round 1 of 6, Oct 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. Is he a lanky fighter? With the win, Davis scored his tenth-straight KO victory. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { [40] Fonseca appeared hurt before the knockout blow, which Davis, who was being booed by the crowd, explained to Jim Gray of Showtime in the post fight interview, "I actually caught him with a body shot before that and he was hurt. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC padding-bottom: 56.25%; I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. } Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. And my hook over top, and thats where I caught him.In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punches. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but Im a southpaw so they know Im going to that jab side. Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. The fight was set for Saturday, October 31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, headlining a PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. position: absolute !important; In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. left: 0; 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. 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. View disclaimer. #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials leaving himself open for a flush right hand to the jaw. [36] On August 10, Ringtv reported that Davis would instead fight unbeaten prospect Francisco Fonseca (1901, 13 KOs), who at the time was ranked number 7 by the IBF. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. 01, 2014 It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. With this, his KO ratio stands at a whopping 96%. He won the 2012 National Golden Gloves Championship,[13] three straight National Silver Gloves Championships from 2006 to 2008,[14] two National Junior Olympics gold medals, two National Police Athletic League Championships, and two Ringside World Championships, among others. 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. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. Oops. } Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. 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. When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. overflow: auto !important; I hurt my hand in the sixth round. 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. Round 2 of 4, Dec 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. Im the top dog.. The referee stopped the fight and Davis retained his lightweight title, while also winning Santa Cruz's WBA (Super) super featherweight title. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and I felt that later in the fight, he [Cruz] was breaking down, but I hurt my hand so I couldn't get him out of there." So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. [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. I want to thank his team. 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. [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. An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. 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. Davis left arm has ballooned up and seems in a very serious stage. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Gervonta WINS against RolandoRomero by TKO in [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. [78] On January 24, the WBA once again ordered Davis to make a mandatory lightweight title defense against Romero, and gave the pair until February 24 to come to terms. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in Round 2 of 6, Jun I hit my knuckle and I messed it up. The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. Gervonta Davis Right Hand Is Nyquil Left Hand Is Dayquil Get Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. Im going to continue to show people all over the world that Im the best. That said, Davis has unquestionably allured countless fans with his title wins across all the above-mentioned weight classes. 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. So I would try and bait him in. 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. He then stated he was diagnosed with a concussion at the hospital. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. I made it tough. He wasnt ready at all times. } 26, 2017 Floyd told me to stay calm, and I studied Floyd Mayweather [videos] when he was 'Pretty Boy.' Gamboa rose but limped for the rest of the frame. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. So I caught him, and it showed. Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. Having established himself as one of the game's biggest ticket sellers, it was time for Davis to take the next step and become it's next pay-per-view king. Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. [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. 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. Davis immediately came with a left and Romero fell face-first into the ropes. The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. Davis knocked Meraz down in rounds three and five, and went on to win a unanimous decision (UD), winning all three judges scoring the bout 6052. 08, 2014 A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. Gamboa was ranked #2 by the WBA at lightweight at the time. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. img.article-list-image { Davis was sharp early on, dropping Gamboa with a short left in the second round. Hes been talking. For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. 07, 2023 Theres a lot of bad stuff that comes from Baltimore, but if they see that one person can do it, then the next one can do it, and so on and so on. 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. I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. [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. 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. Round 8 of 12, May Round 2 of 12, Aug He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. When Davis landed that punch against Leo Santa Cruz last October, he Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. 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. Davis, his hand still throbbing, dismissed and accepted those potential challenges in the same sentence. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. 28, 2022 The boxing superstar and five I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I knew he was hurt. 12 KOs0 lunged forward as he threw a right hand. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, GervontaDavis WINS against HugoRuiz by KO in [39] In what was billed as an easy fight for Davis, he won the fight via KO in round eight, with the ending being controversial. Before Coach Ford, I had no father figure because my father was in and out of jail. 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Ya'll must have forgot. During the minute-long rest period, Daviss cornermen assured him he could win the final round by carefully placing his left hand to Cruzs body and depending heavily on his right. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. Davis won the bout via first-round knockout (KO). He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. A star-studded crowd that included Madonna, Tracey Morgan, Michael Strahan and a slew of other celebrities watched as Davis delivered a stunning, sensational stoppage of Romero, knocking him out with a single left hand in the sixth round. It felt really good to fight the way I did. Hes a warrior. 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. It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. According to a police report, he and another man started a fist fight. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. Davis left the scene of that accident before authorities arrived. Scorecards read 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. He just ran into it. After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. 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. But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. Davis landed 49% of his power shots in the fight. Gervonta Davis delivered it. 08, 2013 .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { [30] Davis stopped Walsh in the third-round to retain his IBF title. It was around this time that four-division champion Adrien Broner introduced Davis to the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr., who became the fighters promoter. But I knew he was hurt bad but hes a fighter and he didnt want to show it. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Guillermo AvilaGodinez by TKO in Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut After the fight, Davis stated he wanted to unify with the winner of Tevin Farmer vs. Billy Dib, which would be contested for the IBF belt, the same belt Davis was stripped of. Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryants number 8 and 24 on each side. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. No count was needed. The 27-year-old Davis had been on a lengthy tear, winning all of his fights since 2015 via knockout or TKO. Not just one knuckle, but a Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. [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. NBA. 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. On November 15, 2017, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions announced that Davis would be making his in ring return in the first quarter of 2018 alongside stablemate Badou Jack. } The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. 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. 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. [7] Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis' knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. He was scheduled to face three-division world champion Abner Mares on February 9, 2019. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. 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. Davis had to pay the price outside the ring other PBC news delivered to inbox... 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