At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. Davis lands a straight left. [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. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, Ive got to get through it. He's very fast and very active but it was too quick. Round 11 of 12, Jul Davis believed he would have caught Walsh eventually. Gervonta "Tank" Davis had to overcome adversity Sunday night with an injured left hand and an opponent who simply wouldn't go away. But Davis had a simple answer when asked about facing Cruz again. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC Official time was 2:23 of the sixth. Mares hit back at critics explaining it was his decision to move up in weight and test himself. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but Im a southpaw so they know Im going to that jab side. Meanwhile, Im going to continue to show people all over the world that Im the best. height: 0; [93] In the audio from 911 calls, the woman was heard begging police for help and saying "he's going to kill me." Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in For his part, Cruz said he sensed midway through the fight that Davis had injured his left hand, even as Davis continued throwing it. There was no feeling-out process in the first. The final punch appeared to be an illegal punch to the back of the head to Fonseca and referee Russell Mora counted him out 39 seconds into the round. It's looking increasingly like Gervonta Davis is leaving Mayweather Promotions. Its amazing to fight in front of my fans and friends, Davis said. Round 1 of 4, Apr Then in the ring, Davis reminded everyone that he was also one of the world's finest pugilists,sendingthesold out crowd in the nations capital home happy with another memorable victory as he displayed his skills and then stoppedGarciain the ninth round. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. - Is he a lanky fighter? } He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. [59], On July 27, 2019, Davis made the second defense of his WBA (Super) super featherweight title when he beat Ricardo Nez by second-round technical knockout in front of a crowd of 12,000 fans in his home city of Baltimore, Maryland. Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. 22, 2013 However, hes definitely not the shortest. Davis declined to weigh in after two hours, forcing the IBF to strip him of the title. [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. The fight was a closely-contested affair, until Davis landed a flush straight left early in the eighth round. Round 6 of 6, Aug The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. According to Maryland court records, the alleged incident took place on August 1, 2017, but did not indicate who was involved or what happened. The only thing that I can do is to bring light to Baltimore. 134.5 lbs A police report of the incident indicated that Davis hit Posso with a closed hand type slap and caused an abrasion on the inside of her right lip. Gervonta Davis fought through a hurt left hand to win via unanimous decision over Isaac Cruz and retain his WBA title. [73] However, Romero was pulled from the bout due to sexual assault allegations made against him, and was subsequently replaced with Isaac Cruz. But that didnt mean the champ was compromised as he threw counter hooks and landed many of them, and showcased his accuracy and lightning-fast hands in exchanges. Davis became a two-time 130-pound champion over his next eight bouts, all knockouts. It was said that Davis would stand trial on November 29, 2017. The fight would take place as an undercard fight to the super middleweight world title unification fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack. Nevermind that Sonnen was fighting up a weight class against an opponent three inches taller, he sounds fairly sure that he was battling other, pharmaceutical factors, inside the cage as well. 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. 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Davis, a southpaw from Baltimore, Maryland, has dazzled fans all over with his elite boxing style and frightening power as he looks to establish a legendary legacy. Gervonta Davis height is 5 5. Davis faced undefeated WBA super featherweight champion Hctor Garca on Showtime PPV at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in his first fight since splitting from longtime promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. 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. width: 100%; Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. - BOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta TANK Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON 776 views Feb 1, 2022 Tank Davis is a fast rising star in the sport of boxing. Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against HectorLopez by KO in Either way, Cruz fought a hell of a fight and gave Davis everything he could handle for much of the fight. Davis landed a right hook and circled away from Cruz's shots. Fighting with one hand, Davis has managed to keep Cruz from doing much in the round. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 12: Cruz landed a good right as Davis popped off the jab. 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. Is Gervonta Davis the shortest boxer at lightweight? It's no secret that Ryan Garcia wants to face knockout artist Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Web0:00 / 0:48 SAVAG: 6 YEAR OLD GERVONTA "TANK" DAVIS BRUTAL LEFT HAND BORN AGAINST BIG 6 YEAR OLD ! [CDATA[/* >