Davis kicked off 2023 by taking on one of his toughest opponents to date, Hector Luis Garcia on January 7. On June 27, 2021, Davis put on a career-defining performance, moving up to 140-pounds andscoring a scintillating 11thround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barriosto capture Barrios WBA Super Lightweight Championship. 12, 2015 They tout his string of sold-out events in cities from Baltimore to Los Angeles as evidence of his box office appeal. On July 27, 2019, Davis became the first Baltimore native to defend in his hometown since Harry Jeffra defended the featherweight world title in 1940. Jan 07, 2023 / Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. 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But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous Davis seemed to take control over the ensuing rounds, but at some point, he injured his left hand and found himself boxing a real opponent with half his arsenal. For the fight, Davis earned $75,000 compared to Pedraza, who earned the larger sum of $225,000, in what was his third defense. View disclaimer. The bout took place at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center and was a box office success the highest-grossing and most-attended combat sports event in the arenas history, including all mixed martial arts and wrestling events, with 18,970 in attendance for the spectacle on Memorial Day Weekend. [24], 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. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis and Barrios combined to put on an unforgettable main event. [74] On the night, Davis went the 12-round distance for the first time in his career, winning via unanimous decision, with the judges' scorecards reading 115113, 115113 and 116112 in his favor. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth. Is he a lanky fighter? Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away. [28][29] At the official weigh in on May 19, Davis made weight on his third attempt. Something like when Manny Pacquiao got caught. The fight was first teased by Mayweather via social media in August 2018, with no mention of a date or venue. Gervonta Davis lands a left uppercut Anyone can read what you share. A post shared by Gervonta Davis (@gervontaa). The Baltimore Sun stated that Davis and Wheeler both embraced and walked out of the courtroom together. .mb-0 { Round 7 of 12, Jun Long before embarking on a road that would lead him to the precipice of boxing immortality, Gervonta Davis was a lost soul roaming the streets of a crime-filled section of West Baltimore, seemingly destined to become another tragic statistic. I just had to catch him at the right time, Davis continued. 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. 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