Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Heavens no - Sonnen still thinks Jones wasnt clean for their fight. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. .bio-block iframe { [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. Cruz showed more forward action in the first half as Davis fought on his backfoot. [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. He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. "[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. Davis immediately began trending on social media ascelebrities from Lebron James to "Magic" Johnson reacted to the knockout. So I caught him, and it showed. .w-100 { 0, Weight But thats why we prepared the way we did. But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. html body { He knocked out Romero in the 6th round. It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. I got the job done.. 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.' So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." } On December 28, 2019, Davis drew a boisterous crowd of 14,129 to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. } Round 3 of 12, Jan [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. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in .mb-0 { [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). Hes been training. The title was declared vacant, but the title would be still up for grabs if Fonseca secured victory. I dont have to call anybody else out. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. [88], On March 22, 2021, he was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly running a red light after a November 2020 birthday party in downtown Baltimore. An amount of $100,000 unsecured bond was posted for Davis' release. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. width: 100%; Please enter a valid email and try again. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. 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. Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in And they point to his punching power 24 knockouts in 26 wins, no defeats, in every weight class from superfeatherweight to superlightweight. 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. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Guillermo AvilaGodinez by TKO in [65], Making his PPV debut on October 31, 2020, on Showtime, Davis defended his lightweight title against four-division world champion Lo Santa Cruz at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Round 2 of 4, Feb Two-fisted body attack The fight was scheduled to take place on May 20, 2017, and billed as 'Show me the Money'. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. 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. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. 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I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The news came from Frank Warren, promoter of challenger Liam Walsh (210, 14 KO), who was also ranked number 1 by the IBF. View disclaimer. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. Round 6 of 6, Aug left: 0; Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. 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 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Gervonta WINS against RolandoRomero by TKO in According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. Its scheduled for April. position: absolute; Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. He then stated he was diagnosed with a concussion at the hospital. First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. 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. However, hes definitely not the shortest. Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut regular championship. He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. Just line them up and Ill knock them out.. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous , 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. The superfight between Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Ryan Garcia has finally been announced as the bitter rivals will meet on April 22 in Las Vegas. The incident occurred at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami during a basketball game where he was seen grabbing the woman's shirt "with his right hand close to her throat" and dragged her to a separate room. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in They delivered entertainment once, and Cruz, buoyed by his strong performance on Sunday, figures to have grown his following. So I would try and bait him in. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. As Davis told Jim Gray in the post-fight interview, he hurt his hand as early as the sixth round. 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. I was thinking as this interview was coming up and as much as I wanted to be cocky, but I want to thank Rolly.' [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punches, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. 21, 2018 In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. img.article-list-image { According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. Round 6 of 10, Dec In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. Last weekend in New York, Kambosos upset Brooklyns Teofimo Lopez to win belts from the World Boxing Organization and the International Boxing Federation, along with the World Boxing Associations super title, distinct from Daviss W.B.A. [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. 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. Round 1 of 12, Apr He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. Round 9 of 12, May I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done, said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. Round 9 of 10, Oct - Something went wrong. WebGervonta Tank Davis faced some adversity but fought well enough to score a unanimous decision over Mexicos Isaac Pitbull Cruz on Saturday in Los Angeles. 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However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Showtime Boxing PPVs Sunday night feature saw undefeated Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) defend his WBA regular lightweight title over a spirited and tough Isaac Cruz (25-2-1, 18 KOs), who took the fight on short notice and became just the second person to ever go the distance against Davis. 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. He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. With an announced paid attendance of 15,850, organizers considered this card, a rare Sunday night pay-per-view event, another sellout. In front of a sellout crowd of 14,686 raucous fans at the Royal Farms Arena, Tank manhandled Ricardo Nunez, putting him away with a series of left-hand power shots in the second round. From a competitive standpoint, a rematch is appealing. Round 1 of 6, Feb 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. [3] He is also ranked as the second best active lightweight by BoxRec,[4] third by ESPN,[5] and Fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[6] and The Ring magazine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [41][42] For the fight, Davis earned a purse of $600,000 compared to the amount $35,000 that Fonseca received.[43]. 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. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. Im the top dog. A purse bid, which was due to take place on January 25 was postponed to February 6. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. [CDATA[/* >