But it was his title-winning performance that made all sit up. [44] According to Ellerbe, Davis would remain at super featherweight and likely challenge for a world title in 2018. 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. html body { After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. Dana White is open for a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovksi, but not right away. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. Davis countered with a pulverizing straight left, which sent his opponent face first into the ropes and then onto his seat. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That said, Davis has unquestionably allured countless fans with his title wins across all the above-mentioned weight classes. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. The lanky super welterweight won via unanimous decision. Former title challenger Till asked UFC for release. So I caught him, and it showed. To handle it.. Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against RafaelCasias by TKO in With his attacking approach, and crucifying punching power, Davis has garnered immense attention around himself and hes only getting bigger slowly. Davis was taken the si After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. Davis landed a good left hand again and The fight resumed and Davis went on the attack again, connecting with every shot he threw, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight. Lead right hand 2. I got the job done.. position: absolute; For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. 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. top: -10px; He continued moving forward, throwing heavy body blows that left red marks on Daviss torso. [17], On May 22, 2015, at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Davis scored a technical knockout (TKO) against Alberto Mora (53, 1 KO) 1 minute 14 seconds into the fight. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, GervontaDavis WINS against IsaacCruz by UD in Boxing is wasting no time in 2023 as the first weekend in the year features an event that will take place live from the nations capital in Washington, D.C. WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Tank Davis (27-0) takes on WBA super featherweight champion Hector Luis Garcia (16-0) live on Showtime PPV. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. However, hes definitely not the shortest. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. Round 9 of 12, May retirees Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. And lets see whos really about that.. width: 100%; /*--> < ; I hurt my hand in sixth. Set for Saturday, October 31 at the top of the current UFC fight kit Davis continued. Alamodome. 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