WBC. “I want 4 fights in 2020. © Ringside24.com, 2021. 135 lbs, Davis refuses to fight Garcia, changes weight, Garcia: Davis and Pacquiao are the only fights that interest me, Gervonta Davis comments on the challenge to the fight with Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz. @Gervontaa Tank Davis devastating KO of Santa Cruz from ring side pic.twitter.com/JX3huwm2ie. Unlimited, Boxing. Garcia recently told Andy Scott, Ed Damerell and James Dielhenn of Sky Sports he wants to fight Davis in 2021. | Bryan Armen Graham. He scored a stoppage win, and retained his WBA 130 AND 135 pound crowns in downing Leo Santa Cruz. Articles may be reproduced, provided «Ringside24.com» is cited as the source. Headlining his first pay-per-view, Davis silenced critics who questioned his discipline due to a history of struggling to make weight. King Ry won the right to fight for the WBC belt against Devin Haney (25-0, 15 KOs) thanks to the victory over the Englishman, but chose to challenge the holder of the "regular" WBA title Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Gervonta Davis knocks out Léo Santa Cruz during the sixth round of Saturday’s fight. Garcia has made it clear that Davis is who he wants to fight next. American scores highlight-reel knockout in sixth round, Davis wins Santa Cruz’s 130lb title and retains own 135lb belt. Full fight video, Povetkin discharged from hospital after Whyte fight, Bellator 257: Nemkov vs Davis II. - WJZ-TV reported on the incident and the charges on Monday evening, JUST IN: Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis has been charged in a Baltimore hit-and-run that happened in November 2020. WBC 135-lb champion Haney (25-0, … WBA. “There were shots that I was hitting him with, and it was touching his gloves, but his head was going (back). Next fight of Gervonta Davis is not determined yet. Houston’s Regis Prograis, who knocked out Juan Hernandez in the second round of their super lightweight bout prior to Karl’s defeat, declared he wants to fight Barrios next for the WBA super lightweight championship. WBA junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has been charged with 14 counts related to an alleged hit-and-run that occurred in Baltimore last November, the Baltimore City State's Attorney Office announced. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. The 22-year-old fighter said he was only interested in duels with Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) and Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Davis responded in the fourth round with a series of heavy blows to the head that seemed to stun Santa Cruz and slowed him early in the round. Davis now has 23 knockouts from his 24 victories. Full fight video, Gervonta Davis Chokes Baby Mother At Public Event, Gervonta Davis vs Yuriorkis Gamboa. Getty Images The only decision of Davis’ career came in his ninth bout, when he defeated 79-fight veteran German Meraz. Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) may have his next fight in the super lightweight division. Championship Gervonta Davis vs Mario Barrios: Showtime PPV Headliner Last fight. Santa Cruz smiled after the first left hook, but Davis charged at him and delivered another left hook before ending the bout with a left uppercut. Gervonta was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on November 7, 1994. A lightning left hook from Davis electrifies the pro-Gervonta crowd early in the fight … Santa Cruz suffered his own slip early in the second round, which led to Ramos cautioning Davis. That’s the fight I’ve been pushing for.” Garcia on having a more active year. Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) stunned Santa Cruz with a pair of left-handed hooks to the side of the head in the sixth round to set up the final blow. A right hook to the jaw dropped Karl early in the sixth round and his situation grew worse after suffering a deep cut to the middle of his forehead after butting heads with Barrios. Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs), one of the most talented of the younger generation of fighters, faces serious problems with the law following his car accident. Watch Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santo Cruz full fight video highlights from the Davis vs. Santa Cruz event above, courtesy of DAZN. Baltimore native Gervonta Davis is scheduled to headline a Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions fight card on Oct. 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. “It was stuff that, me just not going away from that punch and keep testing it.”. Watch Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz full fight video highlights last night (Sat., Oct. 31, 2020) on Showtime PPV in San Antonio, Texas, featuring Davis’ sixth-round knockout finish. 140 lbs, Boxing. 135 lbs, Boxing. WBC, WBO, WBA. UFC. All Rights Reserved. The bouts were part of the first major boxing card with a live audience since the Coronavirus pandemic shuttered all sports drew 9,024 fans to the Alamodome. Interim WBC Lightweight Champion Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) spoke about his plans for the future. In the fifth round, Davis began to assert control with a series of body shots that slowed Santa Cruz. Undefeated Gervonta Davis took back his WBA 'super' world super-featherweight title from Leo Santa Cruz with a sixth-round knockout in Texas. WBA lightweight and super-featherweight champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis has been indicted by a grand jury on 14 separate counts of traffic violations. Due to the pandemic, Barrios had not fought since winning the then vacant title 28 September 2019 against Batyr Akhmedov. Interim Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, USA, Boxing. The fighters exchanged a series of blows in the opening round while standing toe to toe. Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, USA, Boxing. He currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. When last saw “Tank” Davis in December, he outlasted veteran Yuriorkis Gamboa via a 12th round TKO to gain the WBA 135 lb. Unlimited, Boxing. Santa Cruz suffered a low blow with 1:21 remaining in the sixth round, which Davis protested. By Sean Jones: Lightweight champions Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Devin Haney traded trash talk on social media on Sunday. Santa Cruz (37-2-1) remained unconscious for a few minutes before rising with assistance and smiling while sitting on a stool to acknowledge that he was fine. - “Tank” has been largely untouchable in his seven-plus-year career, as his record indicates. Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) may have his next fight in the super lightweight division. 135 lbs, May 29, 2021. In addition, the pair were going at it for a while on social media before ‘KingRy’ entered the ring. Shop BOXRAW: http://www.boxraw.com/shop/boxingmatrixVasiliy ''Hi-Tech'' Lomachenko vs Gervonta ''Tank'' Davis. Davis’ other 22 opponents weren’t so lucky. "I want Gervonta," he said. The four-division titlist and current 130-pound World Champion has set his sights on a 2020 super-fight against undefeated two-division World Champion Gervonta Davis. “I’m so, so proud of him,” said Hall of Famer boxer Floyd Mayweather, who is Davis’ promoter. “I’m probably happier than he is.”. Gervonta Davis looks across the ring before his WBA super featherweight championship fight against Ricardo Nunez at Royal Farms Arena on July 27, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. TMZ Sports has obtained new footage of Gervonta Davis’ attack on his ex-girlfriend … and it appears to show the boxing superstar taking a swing at the woman. As we previously reported, Davis was arrested last month … after a woman told cops she was roughed up by the 25-year-old at a celeb basketball event on Feb. 1 in Coral Gables, FL. Uppercuts end fights. ... Sun 1 Nov 2020 00.26 EDT. Where to watch live, Gvozdyk doubts in Usyk defeating Joshua now, Andrade and Williams at the final press conference, Robert Whittaker Las Vegas, APEX, USA, MMA. After knocking out Luke Campbell on Saturday, Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) entered the leadership group of the extremely strong lightweight division. After Gervonta Davis fights and beats a 126lb (fighter) we are more than ready. “That shot (the final uppercut), a couple of times (prior) he was blocking it,” Davis said. Gervonta Davis is promoted by none other than Floyd Mayweather. Eddie Hearn was critical of Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18 KOs), who, after winning the WBC lightweight eliminator, instead of talking about a fight with the belt holder Devin Haney (25-0, 15 KOs) challenged Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Last modified on Sun 1 Nov 2020 08.51 GMT. 170 lbs, April 25, 2021, 08:00. Teofimo Lopez targeting Gervonta Davis after Kambosos fight Prograis: I’d punish Tank Davis David Benavidez vs. Jose Uzcategui on Aug.28 in WBC 168-lb title eliminator All the info you need on how to buy and watch the title fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz. Gervonta “Tank” Davis Forged the TSS 2020 Knockout of the Year Uppercuts are exciting. So, that’s when I started pressing him.”. Referee Rafael Ramos stepped in quickly to stop the bout 2:40 into the sixth with Santa Cruz unconscious with his right leg bent behind him. Boxing. Davis, the … So, I’m like, he’s breaking down for sure. The heavy blows in each fight rang through the cavernous stadium with so few fans in attendance. 160 lbs, April 17, 2021. “I wanted to make sure he was OK,” Davis said. Santa Cruz became the aggressor in the third round following his early success. Here in 2020, it was a pair of left-handed, one-punch uppercut KOs that stood out […] These words of Garcia were promptly commented on in social networks. Gervonta Davis, the 24 year old Baltimore, Maryland power puncher, is looking to nail down the specifics on his next fight. Official biography, fight record, and exclusive photos of professional American boxer Gervontae Davis. In the co-main event, Mario Barrios retained his WBA super lightweight championship with a sixth-round knockout against Ryan Karl before a hometown crowd at the Alamodome. The lay-off resulted in a sluggish start for Barrios in his first title defense, but found his pace beginning in the fifth round. 168 lbs, Boxing. That was Davis’s debut at lightweight where he is also seeking a potential mega-fight with unified champion Vasiliy Lomachenko. According to preliminary information, Tank can face 26-year-old Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs), the owner of the regular WBA belt in in the super lightweights. title pushing his unbeaten record to 23-0 with 22 KOs. Remember, Davis was arrested for domestic violence last week ... days after a video appearing to show Tank grab his baby mama by the neck went viral. Interim The last fight of Gervonta Davis took place on October 31, 2020 against Leo Santa Cruz. With Santa Cruz retreating to his own corner, Davis delivered a left-handed uppercut to the jaw that dropped Santa Cruz immediately. Leo Santa Cruz spent the holidays in style as a newly crowned four-division world champion. Seating was limited to 11,000 due to social distancing at the 72,000-seat facility. A fight between the two will sell big. The warning upset Davis and fueled Santa Cruz. In fact, the last time one of Davis’ opponents saw the final bell was in October 2014. WBO. Ivan Redkach, Emanuel Navarrete His promoter Oscar De La Hoya is also interested in making the match happen. He also demonstrated his poise and repertoire at 25 years old against one of boxing’s most skilled fighters. 2020. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis knocked out Léo Santa Cruz with a stunning uppercut in the sixth round to retain his WBA lightweight championship and take Santa Cruz’s WBA junior lightweight title Saturday night at the Alamodome. Jacksonville, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, USA, Boxing. Christopher Diaz, Edgar Berlanga 185 lbs, April 18, 2021, 08:00. 147 lbs, Boxing. (Yes, the […] 175 lbs, Boxing. Gervonta Davis is an American boxer. - 135 lbs, Boxing. According to preliminary information, Tank can face 26-year-old Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs), the owner of the regular WBA belt in in the super lightweights. WBO. Garcia called out Davis after his last fight. Last fight: October 31, 2020 - won against Leo Santa Cruz. Gervonta Davis knocks out Léo Santa Cruz during the sixth round of Saturday’s fight. Fonseca, Jorge Linares, Luke Campbell, and Gervonta Davis. Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA, MMA. The young sensation has expressed his desire to shut down the ‘bully’ in Davis, and the pair were close to agreeing to a fight. Davis comes into the fight with huge physical disadvantages as Barrios is the natural 140-pounder while Davis’s last fight was at 130. The hitter, signed to Mayweather Promotions, last gloved up on Oct. 31, 2020. “We fighters, we go in there with a killer mindset at the end of the day we all have families to go home to and I definitely didn’t want anything crazy to happen to him.”, . This time the warning fueled Davis, who staggered Santa Cruz with two left hooks to the side of Barrios’ temple. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Santa Cruz would rally late with an overhand right straight to the nose that caused Davis to take a couple of steps back to gather himself. As a professional athlete, Davis has been performing for 8 years and remains undefeated. Gervonta Davis rolled up … Although he waved to the crowd and walked to the locker room on his own, Santa Cruz was taken to the hospital afterwards as a precautionary measure. Why doesn't boxing care about gender-based violence? “When I started breaking him down to the body, I felt him breaking down,” Davis said. Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz fight results: 'Tank' delivers violent Knockout of the Year contender in win Davis outgunned the very tough and durable Santa Cruz and put … Gervonta Davis (23-0) and Ryan Garcia are undefeated and have a solid fan following on social media. And, on Monday Baltimore Authorities formally charged Davis with 14 counts including felonies for his alleged hit and run crash last November there. Last year saw him fight twice and fight a total of three rounds if that, a second round knockout over Jose Lopez in March and fast knockout in his last fight. Kelvin Gastelum, Regis Prograis That’s probably what Buster Douglas had in mind when he launched his errant money punch at Evander Holyfield 30 years ago in 1990. Davis is 4 1/2 inches shorter than Barrios’s 5’10”. Access fight highlights, the latest news, revealing videos, and upcoming fight schedule for Davis, right here on PBC. Demond Nicholson. - Davis hit the canvas late in the opening round after taking a right hook to the jaw, but Ramos quickly ruled it a slip after the fighters got tangled up. 140 lbs, April 17, 2021, 04:00. If convicted of all 14 counts, Davis could face up to seven years and 55 days in prison. With blood streaming down his face, Karl took a series of heavy blows to the head before referee Luis Pabon stopped the bout 2:23 into the sixth round. Background: Davis and Santa Cruz are making their debuts as pay-per-view headliners. 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