Gervonta Davis returns to the ring with eighth-round knockout of Frank Martin after year away
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gervonta Davis returns to the ring with eighth-round knockout of Frank Martin after year away

The Independent  

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‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Gervonta “Tank” Davis made a triumphant return to the ring after more than a year away, once again showing why he is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers. Davis delivered a right and two lefts to Martin’s face to send the Indianapolis resident to the canvass for his first career loss after he won his first 18 …

Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body shot in seventh round
1 year, 11 months ago

Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body shot in seventh round

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Ryan Garcia explains what he was thinking during Gervonta Davis stoppage
1 year, 11 months ago

Ryan Garcia explains what he was thinking during Gervonta Davis stoppage

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Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th
1 year, 11 months ago

Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Gervonta Davis’ left uppercut to Ryan Garcia didn’t seem to do much damage initially. “I didn’t think that body shot would end it, but I saw his facial expression and that’s what made me take it to him,” Davis said. “He caught me with a good shot, and I just couldn’t recover,” Garcia said. Even the promoters …

Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia in seventh round, extends undefeated streak to 29 fights
1 year, 11 months ago

Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia in seventh round, extends undefeated streak to 29 fights

The Hindu  

Gervonta Davis defeated Ryan Garcia in a knockout finish at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Davis delivered a stunning body shot, causing Ryan Garcia to stumble back and then go to a knee, ending one of boxing’s most-anticipated matches in recent history Both fighters clashed with streaks at stake. Gervonta Davis knocks down Ryan Garcia during …

Gervonta Davis defeats Ryan Garcia by knockout to remain unbeaten
1 year, 11 months ago

Gervonta Davis defeats Ryan Garcia by knockout to remain unbeaten

LA Times  

Gervonta Davis knocks down Ryan Garcia during their lightweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. “I didn’t think that body shot would end it, but I saw his facial expression and that’s what made me take it to him,” Davis said. I was going to get back up, but I just couldn’t get up.” Gervonta Davis …

Why Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis is the biggest fight of the year
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis is the biggest fight of the year

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Gervonta Davis arrives two hours late for Ryan Garcia press conference
2 years ago

Gervonta Davis arrives two hours late for Ryan Garcia press conference

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Davis beats Garcia by TKO, retains WBA lightweight title
2 years, 2 months ago

Davis beats Garcia by TKO, retains WBA lightweight title

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Gervonta Davis defended his WBA world lightweight championship, beating Hector Luis Garcia by TKO early Sunday morning after eight rounds. I knew he was hurt, though.” Davis, a Baltimore native fighting in his second hometown, is scheduled to face Ryan Garcia April 15 in one of boxing’s most anticipated showdowns of the year. He’s been training, he’s been …

Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Tank ‘ready’ for April showdown
2 years, 2 months ago

Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Tank ‘ready’ for April showdown

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Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Lightweight Title With Win Over Hector Luis Garcia
2 years, 2 months ago

Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Lightweight Title With Win Over Hector Luis Garcia

News 18  

American Gervonta Davis took his record to 28-0 with 26 knockouts on Saturday when he stopped previously unbeaten Hector Luis Garcia in a World Boxing Association lightweight fight. Davis retained his WBA “regular” world title in the division, in which American Devin Haney is recognized as the WBA’s “super” world champion. “I’m never surprised,” Davis said of his reaction to …

Gervonta Davis beats Luis Garcia by TKO, retains WBA lightweight title
2 years, 2 months ago

Gervonta Davis beats Luis Garcia by TKO, retains WBA lightweight title

The Hindu  

Gervonta Davis defended his WBA world lightweight championship, beating Hector Luis Garcia by TKO early Sunday morning after eight rounds. But first, “Tank” Davis had to get through Garcia, the Dominican who he said “earned his spot” thanks to a strong 2022. It was in danger of being called off when Davis was arrested and charged with domestic violence in …

Gervonta Davis stops Romero in 6th, retains lightweight belt
2 years, 10 months ago

Gervonta Davis stops Romero in 6th, retains lightweight belt

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Gervonta Davis seemed annoyed enough by all Rolando Romero’s talking to lightly shove him off the stage at their weigh-in. A short time later, she added: “I really hope everyone made it out safely, since I’m tweeting this we made it out ok.” Romero lost for the first time in 15 pro fights, but wasn’t done talking …

Gervonta Davis stops Yuriorkis Gamboa in final round to win WBA secondary lightweight title
5 years, 2 months ago

Gervonta Davis stops Yuriorkis Gamboa in final round to win WBA secondary lightweight title

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Boxing: Gervonta Davis braces up for WBA super featherweight title defence
6 years, 1 month ago

Boxing: Gervonta Davis braces up for WBA super featherweight title defence

The Hindu  

Gervonta Davis needed an extra half hour to make weight on Friday for his World Boxing Association super featherweight world title defence against Mexican veteran Hugo Ruiz. No difference Ruiz, a former super bantamweight world title holder with a record of 39-4 with 33 knockouts, replaced Mares on 10 days’ notice. “The opponent change didn’t really affect me,” Davis said …

Gervonta Davis fails to make weight ahead of his Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor undercard fight
7 years, 7 months ago

Gervonta Davis fails to make weight ahead of his Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor undercard fight

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