There was no feeling-out process in the first. In the eighth round, Tank sent El Azteca to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight breakdown by Hall of Fame boxer [6], Davis was raised in the Sandtown-Winchester community in West Baltimore, which is one of the most crime-ridden areas of the city. 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. 30, 2015 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. Maintaining a strict diet and daily physical exercise plan with the active assistance of a professional trainer are critical to his professional success, Graham wrote in the motion. A southpaw nicknamed Tank by an amateur coach for his large head, Davis spent time in foster care and group homes. pleaded guilty in February to four counts, Ryan Mallett, former Ravens backup quarterback, dies at 35, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan cast as Superman and Lois Lane in James Gunn movie, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. [22], 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. } In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. The defense lawyer reiterated his request for Davis to be put on home detention, or at least to argue his case in a court hearing. [53] On December 14, the fight was confirmed to take place on February 9, 2019, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on Showtime. Gervonta Davis (/drvnte/ jr-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994) is an American professional boxer. Round 1 of 6, Oct Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Networth and Purse: How - EssentiallySports I didnt think that body shot would end it, but I saw his facial expression and thats what made me take it to him, said Davis. [57], 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. [66], 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. Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". 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. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis record: Career fight results, stats - DAZN Since the beginning, he has had the same trainer beside him. At the time of stoppage, Davis was ahead 5955 on all three judges' scorecards. } [9][10] Davis had a very successful amateur career, winning many national championships. 20, 2015 He was sentenced on May 5, 2023, to 90 days house arrest and 3 years probation . Round 1 of 12, Apr KOs Weight 134.5 lbs (60.91 kg) Age 28 Home Baltimore, Maryland, Complete Stats 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. [47][48][49] The bout opened Showtime's broadcast and averaged 460,000 viewers and peaked at 527,000 viewers. Davis received 90 days under house arrest, 200 hours of community service and three years probation after his house arrest. Round 6 of 6, Aug He was scheduled to face three-division world champion Abner Mares on February 9, 2019. Tank - Wikipedia 01, 2016 Davis is now the WBA interim champion at super lightweight but there is no guarantee he will remain at the weight, and has already been mooted as Ryan Garcia's next opponent. BOXER BREAKDOWN | Gervonta "TANK" Davis: The Left HANDED DEMON Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against YuriorkisGamboa by KO in Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fights end.Whatever the best opportunity is for me, Ill do it," said Davis. Bunkering is the supplying of fuel for use by ships (such fuel is referred to as bunker), including the logistics of loading and distributing the fuel among available shipboard tanks. He also found new legal representation behind bars in prominent attorney Andrew Jay Graham. [63], 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 didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. Home Davis finished his illustrious amateur career with an impressive record of 20615.[13]. 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CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against IsraelSuarez-Olmeda by KO in However, Davis quickly turned the tide, ducking under a left hook and returning fire with a powerful left hook of his own that put Garcia down. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. PBC Fighters - Famous Boxers, Profiles and Upcoming Fights Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JoshuaArocho by RTD in Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. A person dealing in trade of bunker (fuel) is called a bunker trader. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.. His knockout of Santa Cruz was selected as the winner of The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year award for 2020. Hes been talking. height: 0; T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in Gervonta "Tank" Davis Stats Summary: Age - EssentiallySports Gervonta 'Tank' Davis landed a vicious body shot to knock out Ryan Garcia in the seventh round of their non-title catchweight fight and settle one of boxing's . Whenever I fight, I feel like their legacy is going into the ring with me. [64] At the time of the stoppage, Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards by the identical margin, 4847. Hes a warrior. Gervonta Davis is a professional boxer from the United States who is widely re-known as one of the most promising young fighters in the sport. left: 0; } As summer draws near, the boxing schedule has been heating up with some of the sport's biggest stars in action. Im going to continue to show people all over the world that Im the best. Following a cautious first round, it was Garcia who pushed the envelope first, blitzing Davis early in round two as he sought to land his signature power left hook. Grandmaster Tank on Instagram: "This is some of the smartest hand It felt really good to fight the way I did. In court June 1 after Davis arrest, his lawyer at the time, Michael Tomko, said he advised the boxer that he could move because the trainers one-bedroom apartment couldnt accommodate Davis security detail. Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in Gervonta 'Tank' Davis' last fight took place against Ryan Garcia . position: sticky; I took advantage and I took the shot. According to reports, Davis boasts a whooping net worth of $4 million and his boxing success has to be credited for that. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at The Baltimore Sun. width: 100%; Ash-Shakur Stevenson (born June 28, 1997) nickname "Sugar" Shakur Stevenson, is an American professional boxer.He is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO featherweight title from 2019 to 2020, the WBO super featherweight title from 2021 to 2022, and the WBC and The Ring super featherweight titles in 2022. The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. Graham filed an emergency motion June 9 asking that Handy modify Davis sentence to allow house arrest, arguing that he shouldnt be punished for his former lawyers mistakes, that his incarceration with people serving time for crimes of violence wasnt appropriate for the traffic offenses Davis was convicted of and that time in jail meant falling behind on his training regimen, which could cost him millions of dollars. It is what it is, thats what comes with the sport. Both fighters landed an impressive percentage of power punches, with Davis connecting on 48% and Garcia at 42%. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { It was said that Davis would stand trial on November 29, 2017. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. By remaining on this website, you indicate your consent. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { When I first met Tank when he was 14 or 15 years old, I told him Id make him a world champion. [39][40] For the fight, Davis earned a purse of $600,000 compared to the amount $35,000 that Fonseca received.[41]. Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. The time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 11 seconds of round three. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, GervontaDavis WINS against RyanGarcia by KO in However, Romero was replaced with an opponent many deemedto be even tougher, Mexico's Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. 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. 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. He quickly threw himself into the sport fists first. [75] The pair agreed to face each other on May 28, in the main event of a Showtime PPV,[76] at the Barclays Center in New York City. After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. I felt that later in the fight, he [Cruz] was breaking down, but I hurt my hand so I couldn't get him out of there." The 23-year-old Cruz has taken the boxing world by storm, beginning with his head-turning 53-second KO of Diego Magdaleno in October 2020. Round 11 of 13, Oct The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. [43] 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. Davis was fast becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. 12, 2015 I wish him the best in the future.. [36] At the weigh in, Fonseca came in at the 130-pound limit. The boxer continues to amaze the audience one bout at a time and has a perfect track record. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in Gamboa rose but limped for the rest of the frame. Yoelvis Gomez. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis ribs. [25], On May 7, 2017, it was announced Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense. Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios results, highlights: 'Tank' scores Before Coach Ford, I had no father figure because my father was in and out of jail. The crazy thing is that I didnt even throw it that hard, said Davis. A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat.Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower, strong armour, and good battlefield mobility provided by tracks and a powerful engine; usually their main armament is mounted in a turret.They are a mainstay of modern 20th and 21st century ground forces and a key part of combined arms combat. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other PBC news delivered to your inbox. Davis pleaded guilty in February to four counts: leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury, failing to notify an owner of property damage, driving on a suspended license and running a red light. The fierce rivals finally settled their war of words in the ring in a highly-anticipated event, although the early rounds saw the fighters largely feeling each other out. He landed 45 percent of his power punches (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds. Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against LuisSanchez by KO in Davis made his debut at the age of 18 on February 22, 2013, against Desi Williams, who had a professional record of 0 wins and 4 losses, all by stoppage. Im only 24 and Im growing every day. He also revealed that Davis would fight a high-level opponent. 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 could take it and dish it out." June 26, 2023. The Boxer is a multirole armoured fighting vehicle designed by an international consortium to accomplish a number of operations through the use of installable mission modules. Floyd told me to stay calm, and I studied Floyd Mayweather [videos] when he was 'Pretty Boy.' Gervonta Davis becomes 3-division champion after TKO victory - ESPN 26, 2017 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. } I hurt my hand in the sixth round. Im the top dog. 07, 2023 [15], 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. Round 1 of 4, May 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. 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.