14, 2013 position: sticky; So I would try and bait him in. 30, 2015 17, 2013 31, 2020 I couldnt really throw it effective the whole fight.. Something like when Manny Pacquiao got caught. As Davis told Jim Gray in the post-fight interview, he hurt his hand as early as the sixth round. img.article-list-image { width: 100%; The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. 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. 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. I want to maintain both belts. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the support of Floyd Mayweather and a bundle of explosive knockouts. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. 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. 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. Devin Haney, the World Boxing Council champion, fought Saturday night, and could align his schedule with Daviss. Davis had won his first world title in only his 17th professional fight, surpassing Mayweather, who won his first championship in his 18thbout. I believe my performance was a C-plus.. Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. [30] Davis stopped Walsh in the third-round to retain his IBF title. The only reason he switched his style and became "money" was because his hands are relatively fragile and he had to change his style to lean into defense to even maintain his boxing career, and he did it brilliantly, but Pretty Boy pretty much destroys all these 135 guys. 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. Showtime, Davis' and promoter PBC's longtime After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. #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! Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. Round 8 of 12, May Handedness, or hand preference, is the tendency to be more comfortable and skilled when using one hand over the other to perform tasks.. Granted, Staples Center, which can seat up to 20,000 spectators for boxing, was not configured for full capacity. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in 22, 2013 Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. [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. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Meraz by UD in MORE: Full timeline of Gervonta Davis' legal history Adrien Broner brought him to the gym (in Las Vegas), and we saw him work, said Mayweather, who predicted Davis stardom. left: 0; Gervonta Davis delivered it. 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. [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. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. 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. Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. [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. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. Hes a shorter fighter, Davis said of the 5-foot-4 Cruz. NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. I knew for sure if I catch him, Im crackin, Davis told SHOWTIMEs Jim Gray. 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. 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. Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. But sports celebrities in ringside seats hinted at Daviss appeal among his pro athlete peers. He just ran into it. In front of 13,964 in attendance, Davis knocked out Cuellar in round three. Furthermore, hes one of the most active and compelling boxers for all the reasons in the world. Davis drew over 200,000 searches on that Saturday alone, making him number one on Google Trends for that day. A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in Uppercut and straight left from Davis. The Maryland native is a southpaw, and he definitely has a power-packed left hand, with which he leaves a dent LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the 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. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. GervontaDavis WINS against Hector LuisGarcia by TKO in 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. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. White explains why he shot down Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch. position: absolute; Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials although George especially tried to land his powerful right hand. 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. May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. width: 100%; 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. For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. He won fair and square but in England sometimes they stop the fight too early." The new lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. also attended Daviss fight. He eventually met the limit of 130 pounds on his third attempt. @SebastianFundo1 lands a straight left hand that sends Sergio Garcia's head back like a slinky. Davis successfully defends his world lightweight title, stopping Romero in front of a record-breaking crowd at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. 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. Gurley introduced Davis to his father, Calvin Ford, the man who would eventually become Davis longtime coach. 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. } The normally durable Mora was stopped for the first time in his career. Davis finished his illustrious amateur career with an impressive record of 20615.[15]. Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. [76] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. Im a pay-per-view star. 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. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Gervonta Davis is 27-years-old. Round 1 of 6, Oct Davis, who is considered among the brightest stars of the new generation of boxers, was indicted Monday in Baltimore, Maryland, on 14 counts related to the high speed accident last year which reportedly came shortly after he had been celebrating his 26th birthday at a nightclub. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. [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). .node-type-event #home-marquee { [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and We stacked the cards against him that day, but hes a very explosive fighter and a future world champion., Theres a lot of knowledge that Floyd has passed on to me, he said, showing me the right things in and outside of boxing. 01, 2016 Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. He said, "I had a lot of experience [from the amateur ranks], but I learned how to keep my composure. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. Round 6 of 12, Dec Punches were being landed around the upper body. [69] On the night, Davis prevailed in a competitive fight, knocking his opponent down twice in the eighth round, and again in the eleventh round en route to an eleventh-round technical knockout victory. The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. A win over Mares would have catapulted him to superstar status. [27], On May 7, 2017, it was announced Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense. Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. Exclusive. [38] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. Your jab and your hook is your money, hear? Calvin Ford, Daviss trainer, said. Gervonta Davis says left hand was likely hurt in 6th round. Garcia, the undefeated World Super Featherweight Champion, was arguably the hottest fighter in the sport, coming off a 2022 campaign that made him a Fighter of the Year candidate. The event was also one of the most attended events in arena history for any occasion, ranking in the top-five biggest, representing the return of big-time boxing to the arena. Meanwhile, Davis had to pay the price outside the ring. An amount of $100,000 unsecured bond was posted for Davis' release. Many disagree with his He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. [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. Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. 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. 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. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against CristobalCruz by TKO in In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. [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. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against LuisSanchez by KO in No count was needed. Time and again, Davis was able to lead Cruz into a damaging counter left uppercut. People took notice. 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. He later earned his secondary degree through a GED program. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell. [55] On December 14, the fight was confirmed to take place on February 9, 2019, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Showtime. DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Guillermo AvilaGodinez by TKO in } On top of that, his KO ratio is enough to stun any hardcore boxing lover. [26] After the fight, Davis said that he had studied the early career of his promoter and mentor, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in order to stay composed. Davis believed he would have caught Walsh eventually. I caught him with a good shot. So I caught him, and it showed. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { And that youll be one of the best someday. Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. position: sticky; He has prior professional With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8: Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. [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. .bio-block iframe { His first attempt, although he was naked, he weighed two ounces over. Gervonta Davis (/drvnte/ jr-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994) is an American professional boxer. } Boxing has saved my life.. The powerful southpaw aggravated an existing injury [84] The charge was later changed to misdemeanor second-degree assault, which carries a maximum potential sentence of 10 years or a fine of $2,500 or both. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? He just ran into it. Steel Stacks Arts Quest Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Eric JamarGoodall by TKO in [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. 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. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away. By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. Davis was due to appear in court on October 19. He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. I was throwing down, and I hit him on top of the head. Round 3 of 8, Sep He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. Round 1 of 12, Apr Gervonta Davis Right Hand Is Nyquil Left Hand Is Dayquil Get Im the top dog.. [93] In the audio from 911 calls, the woman was heard begging police for help and saying "he's going to kill me." @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { 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. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut [58] Instead Davis faced challenger Hugo Ruiz, ranked #9 by the WBA at super featherweight. The fight took place with more than 9,000 in attendance. @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. .w-100 { [70] According to CompuBox punch stats, Davis landed 96 of 296 total punches (32%), while Barrios connected on 93 of 394 total punches (24%). It is what it is, thats what comes with the sport. He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever, said Mayweather. The fight was scheduled to take place on May 20, 2017, and billed as 'Show me the Money'. Round 1 of 4, Apr Gervonta Davis stance: Is he left-handed? Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, JosePedraza LOSES to GervontaDavis by TKO in 16, 2014 14, 2017 Round 9 of 10, Oct The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in The Baltimore-native Davis hadnow sold out arenas in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Washington, D.C., cementing his status as boxings hottest, must-see young attraction. Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter, Davis said. } According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. Davis resumed his knockout ways in emphatic fashion in 2015, scoring stoppages in all five of his bouts. Watch this story Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. [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. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. 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. Hes been training. Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. Before Coach Ford, I had no father figure because my father was in and out of jail. height: auto; [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. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. Round 2 of 4, Feb The judges scored the Showtime PPV main event 116-112 and 115-113 twice for the Baltimore native. Davis lands a straight left. Round 12 of 12, Jun Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards, with scores of 9791 and 9692 twice, at the time of the stoppage. Coming into this fight, I knew Gamboa was a tough opponent, even though everybody was writing him off, Davis said. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in 21, 2018 [56] A week later the venue was changed to Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California, formerly known as StubHub Center. 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. Davis, despite his short frame, has a good 67 reach. .similar-video-thumb,.play-icon-responsive img, .must-read img { Standing in a courtroom, Davis pled guilty to four traffic offenses. 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. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. height: 0; Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. Hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight at 2:13 of best! 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