Im the top dog. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. It was said that someone had tried to break up the fight and both men tried to flee before the police arrived. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. Anyone can read what you share. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis and Barrios combined to put on an unforgettable main event. [79] The pair agreed to face each other on May 28, in the main event of a Showtime PPV,[80] at the Barclays Center in New York City. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, who, like Davis, grew up in Baltimore, attended the fights, as did his teammate Dwight Howard, the injured Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and the N.B.A. [45] On January 24, 2018, Showtime announced that Davis would next appear on television on the undercard of Broner vs. Vargas on April 21 at the Barclays Center in New York. 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. Davis resumed his knockout ways in emphatic fashion in 2015, scoring stoppages in all five of his bouts. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. 07, 2023 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 I took advantage and I took the shot. } [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. To handle it.. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. Im not ducking or dodging anybody. He wasnt ready at all times. [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. He allegedly left the scene in a Camaro that pulled up minutes later. [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. On April 21, 2018, Davis returned to Barclays Center, where he first won a world title, and captured another with a third-round TKO over former champion Jesus Cuellar. Both boxers earned $350,000 apiece. Never miss a fight by this fighter! 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. Sergio Garcia via unanimous decision (115-113, 117-111, 118-110), Carlos Adames def. Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. Im learning and progressing, Im working.. Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight belt after a tough fight against Isaac Cruz, which lasted for all 12-rounds. On July 27, 2019, Davis became the first Baltimore native to defend in his hometown since Harry Jeffra defended the featherweight world title in 1940. I want to thank his team. Gervonta Tank Davis is not only one of the best fighters in boxing today, hes also one of its biggest stars. Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. height: calc(100% + 1px); A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his But thats why we prepared the way we did. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. [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. top: -10px; According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. Isaac Cruz, another stalwart at the lightweight division, has a height of 54. A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). On February 20, 2015, at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Davis became the first person to stop Israel Suarez (442, 1 KO), winning in devastating fashion with a first-round KO. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. [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. 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. Round 2 of 4, Feb There was also a reason for the (slightly less impressive) He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. 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. Gervonta Tank Davis still has his 0, smashing Rolando Romero with a huge left hand for the TKO. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in 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. Gervonta Davis, right, won a unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz to keep his lightweight championship belt. Your jab and your hook is your money, hear? Calvin Ford, Daviss trainer, said. 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. Davis bounced several left-hand leads off Cruzs forehead in the fifth, some more in the sixth and still more in the seventh. His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. I made it tough. 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. 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. 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. 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.' Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. My uppercut was my best shot, and it was landing all night. Round 2 of 4, Dec .node-type-event #home-marquee { Despite offering more aggression, Davis saw a similar reception coming from his rivals end. The following year, Angelo Ward, another promising amateur, was shot to death. Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. [16] By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. Exclusive. 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. Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. Gamboa rose but limped for the rest of the frame. width: 100%; 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. regular championship. [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. 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. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. } - 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. Gervonta Davis injures hand but retains secondary WBA title with tough decision win vs. Isaac Cruz. [24], On November 15, 2016 ESPN announced that Davis would challenge for the IBF super featherweight title against undefeated Jos Pedraza (220, 12 KOs) on January 14, 2017, at the Barclays Center in New York on Showtime. padding-bottom: 30px; The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. } Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. He has prior professional May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. 14, 2017 "[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 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. The incident took place at the Upton Boxing Center in West Baltimore. Davis landed 49% of his power shots in the fight. [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. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. Gurley introduced Davis to his father, Calvin Ford, the man who would eventually become Davis longtime coach. [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. - Bouts with lightweight stars who are signed to competing promoters are also possible, even if boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. If his promoters business plans depend on Daviss concussive punches, they also rest on delicate human hands, which can bruise, bend or break under the forces top boxers create. newsletter, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Odds: Tommy Fury favored in a rematch with Jake Paul, Zhilei Zhang: Joyce has never fought anyone with my power, Ill pierce the armor of the Juggernaut, Puello vs Romero set for May 13, Adames vs Williams for June 24 on Showtime, Sandy Ryan vs Marie-Pier Houleset for vacant WBO welterweight title, Amanda Serrano injured, Katie Taylor rematch postponed. The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. I dont have to call anybody else out. 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. I want to maintain both belts. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. Tank dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. [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. padding-bottom: 56.25%; 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. [63][64] His dominance was reflected in the final CompuBox punch stats, with Davis landing 120 of 321 punches thrown (37%), while Gamboa landed 78 of 617 thrown (13%). [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. Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. The road to the crown included a third-round stoppage of former champion Cristobal Cruz on October 10, 2015, improving Davis mark to 13-0 (12 KOs). 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. He just ran into it. } margin-bottom: 0 !important; Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. In the end, it was Davis who won via unanimous decision (116-112 x2, 115-113) to retain his title. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in Davis did not record a knockout and it wasnt his best fight, but he recorded a win by unanimous decision. 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. Oscar De La Hoya claims to have never received an offer for Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. 12, 2015 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. Davis didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. Yet Davis still found a way. Hes a shorter fighter, Davis said of the 5-foot-4 Cruz. But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. Hes a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head, said Davis. But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. The fight ended when Romero threw a straight right hand kind of wide. He defeated Isaac Cruz } T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. height: 0; Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. Oops. Round 1 of 12, Apr Davis connected with a left uppercut. In front of 13,964 in attendance, Davis knocked out Cuellar in round three. In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. overflow: hidden; love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and A sold out crowd at Staples Center was pro-Davis but there were plenty of Mexican supporters getting behind Pitbull.. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. Out of his 25 wins, Tank has finished 24 of his opponents via T/KO. 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 Davis started working left hands to the body before landing clean to the face of Romero with a few more straight left hands from his southpaw stance. 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? 27, 2019 So he took advantage of me hitting him in the back of his head and went down." 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. However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against CristobalCruz by TKO in 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. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. Adrien Broner brought him to the gym (in Las Vegas), and we saw him work, said Mayweather, who predicted Davis stardom. [7] Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis' knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%. I caught him with a good shot. Round 1 of 6, Oct Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter, Davis said. I hurt my hand in the sixth round. Its scheduled for April. Meanwhile, pictures of his left arm appeared on social media after that day. [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. Sign up for the And my hook over top, and thats where I caught him.In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punches. 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. 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. He is due to be sentenced on May 5. .bio-block iframe { } [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. Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. Davis left arm has ballooned up and seems in a very serious stage. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. Jan 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. When Davis landed that punch against Leo Santa Cruz last October, he Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. 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. Gervonta Davis def. Walsh beat the count on unsteady legs. On June 27, 2021, Davis put on a career-defining performance, moving up to 140-pounds andscoring a scintillating 11thround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barriosto capture Barrios WBA Super Lightweight Championship. Fiziev wants bullsh-t rule changed after Makhachev-Volkanovksi. No count was needed. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Meraz by UD in At this age, Tank has got tremendous success at different weight classes. Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down, continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges scorecards at the time of the stoppage. 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. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. An 18-year-old Davis made his professional debut with an 89-second knockout of 125-pound rival Desi Williams on February 22, 2013. 20, 2015 Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous Whenever I fight, I feel like their legacy is going into the ring with me. position: sticky; His knockout of Santa Cruz was selected as the winner of The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year award for 2020. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. [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. However, hes definitely not the shortest. 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