Gervonta “Tank” Davis solidified his dominance in the lightweight division with a thunderous knockout victory over Frank “The Ghost” Martin on Saturday night!
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Highlights and Live Round-by-Round Updates
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Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) is a prominent figure in modern boxing. Davis has held the WBA lightweight title since 2019, and previously held the WBA and IBF super featherweight titles. His last fight was in April 2023, where he delivered a seventh-round knockout to Ryan Garcia in one of the year’s biggest boxing events.
Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) is a promising 29-year-old fighter from Detroit. His latest bout was a decision win over Artem Harutyunyan in July 2023. Martin is also notable for being the only fighter to defeat Michel Rivera, achieving this via unanimous decision in late 2022.
Gervonta Davis and Martin are set to clash for the WBA lightweight title in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Frank Martin makes his entrance first, accompanied by Skilla Baby, who raps “Fear of God” as they make their way to the ring. Next up is Tank Davis, arriving with a clever twist as he walks out to the Ghostbusters theme. Referee Harvey Dock will oversee the bout. Two undefeated southpaws are about to face off for the WBA lightweight title. Alright everyone, let’s get ready for this showdown.
Round 1:
Gervonta Davis immediately takes the center of the ring, asserting his presence early. Martin starts off by pawing out a few jabs, testing the distance. He swings a left to the body, trying to find his range. Davis pressures Martin into the ropes, but it’s a slow start as both fighters feel each other out.
Martin continues to paw out a few more jabs, maintaining his activity. Davis tosses out a short counter, but Martin is the one primarily on the offensive. He sticks a left hand in Davis’ face and attempts a one-two combination to split Davis’ guard. Martin lands another left to the body while Davis remains composed, observing his opponent’s moves and conserving his energy.
Round 2:
Martin fires off another pair of left hands, but nothing lands cleanly. He’s clearly trying to establish his offense, while Gervonta Davis continues to walk forward, applying pressure without throwing much in return. Martin darts around the ring, pawing out jabs and crosses to keep Davis at bay.
It’s more of the same from Martin, who is active and moving well. Davis, on the other hand, remains coiled up like a spring, waiting for his moment. Finally, Davis throws a lead left hand that bounces off Martin’s guard. Davis follows with a missed right hook, and Martin quickly goes back to his jab.
Davis flurries briefly, but Frank Martin ties him up to prevent any significant damage. Martin lands a stiff one-two combination, showing his sharpness and keeping Davis on his toes. Davis continues to stalk Martin, waiting for an opening.
Round 3:
Martin bursts out of the gate with a combination that’s mostly blocked by Davis. Throughout the round, Martin continues to throw more punches than Davis, but he’s struggling to land anything significant. Davis, ever the showman, grins and steps back into the pocket, looking for his opportunities.
Davis starts to mix up his offense, jabbing to the body before switching up top with a left. He manages to sneak a right hand onto Martin’s jaw, showing his precision. Davis tries to trap Martin in the corner, but Martin counters beautifully with a left hand, halting Davis’ momentum.
Martin follows up with a lunging one-two and then unleashes a rapid combination, showcasing his speed and aggression. Davis covers up to defend but manages to smack Martin with a solid right hand in retaliation. The intensity ramps up as Martin lets Davis hear it after the bell, signaling that the fight is truly heating up.
Round 4:
Martin resumes his efforts, working his jab and flurrying in the center of the ring. His speed is evident as he darts in and out, resetting his stance. Davis, staying patient, finally unloads a powerful left hand to Martin’s body. In response, Martin tags Davis with a crisp three-punch combination, showcasing his hand speed.
A big uppercut from Davis just misses its mark, and in a surprising moment, Martin almost takes Davis down with a single-leg takedown attempt. The two reset, and Davis narrowly misses with another heavy shot from the clinch. Martin continues to triple up on his jab, trying to keep Davis at bay.
Davis lands a solid body shot, maintaining his pressure. Then, out of nowhere, he connects with a huge left uppercut, a mean and powerful shot that shakes Martin. The intensity of the fight continues to rise as both fighters trade blows, each looking for an opening to capitalize on.
Round 5:
Davis seems to be finding his rhythm now, and the tension in the air is palpable. Martin begins the round with a quick combination, but Davis responds with a flurry of his own, forcing Martin to make a good escape. Martin attempts a high-low attack but finds himself pressured into the ropes by Davis. Martin frantically clinches to avoid further damage.
Back in the center of the ring, Davis continues to walk Martin down, demonstrating excellent ring control. Martin pops out a few jabs in an attempt to keep Davis at bay. Davis, however, cuts off the ring with precision, making Martin feel increasingly cornered.
Despite his predicament, Martin picks his shots carefully, landing a few jabs. But Davis retaliates with a vicious uppercut followed by a right hook, pushing Martin to retreat. As Davis swarms inside, Martin manages to land a solid counter right, buying himself some breathing room.
Martin continues to jab, trying to regain his composure. Davis responds by targeting the body, landing some heavy shots. The round ends with both fighters exchanging blows, making it a close and difficult round to score.
Round 6:
Martin kicks off the round by tripling up his jab, setting a fast pace from the start. Both fighters engage in a nice exchange in the center of the ring, with Davis continuing to pressure Martin, attempting to trap him in the corner. Martin remains on the move, jabbing and circling to avoid being pinned down.
Davis manages to unload a flurry of punches in the corner, but Martin’s elusive movement prevents any clean hits. Martin escapes yet again, popping out his jab to keep Davis at bay. However, a chopping left hand from Davis finds its mark, and Martin begins to show signs of being cornered more frequently.
Davis, seemingly undeterred by Martin’s power, doubles up his jab, walking through Martin’s punches with little respect for his opponent’s offense. Martin finally fires back, landing a few shots before resetting his position. Despite his efforts, Martin is unable to halt Davis’ relentless forward march.
Davis delivers a solid right hand to Martin’s ribs, further asserting his dominance in this round. The increased aggression and successful body shots make this Davis’ best round so far, as he clearly gains the upper hand and begins to control the fight.
Round 7:
Martin’s movement and constant jabbing keep him elusive, but Davis is a relentless hunter. He stalks his prey, cutting off the ring and forcing Martin back into the corner. BOOM! A vicious left hook digs into Martin’s body, followed by a picture-perfect right hand upstairs! The crowd erupts as Davis unleashes a ferocious combination. Martin, overwhelmed by the pressure, raises his guard high but can’t escape the onslaught.
He’s backpedaling furiously, but Davis keeps chopping away with heavy hooks like a lumberjack. More punishment against the ropes! Suddenly, a flash of brilliance! Martin counters with a lightning-fast left that catches Davis flush on the chin. Davis is momentarily stunned, the pressure momentarily eases. What a round! An early lead for Davis based on his offensive dominance, but Martin’s counterpunching keeps things interesting.
Round 8: Lights Out!
Davis picks up where he left off, a predator stalking his wounded prey. He corners Martin and unleashes a barrage of heavy punches. Martin manages to slip away momentarily, peppering Davis with jabs in a desperate attempt to keep him at bay. But Davis, unfazed, swarms him again in the corner! BAM! A monstrous left uppercut followed by a thunderous left hook land flush, sending Martin CRASHING to the canvas! The fight is over in an instant!
It was a savage display of dominance. Davis had Martin trapped, pummeling him with shot after shot. The replay is brutal, a testament to Davis’ raw power and relentless pressure.
Gervonta Davis wins by knockout at 1:29 of Round 8!
Davis, catching his breath, admits he felt rusty early on. He knew Martin would tire, which created the perfect opportunity to take him apart. Now, he’s enjoying the replay, already eyeing his next challenge: Lomachenko, Stevenson, or Pitbull Cruz – all top names in the division.
Martin, visibly shaken, acknowledges his mistake. He got too comfortable on the ropes, abandoning his movement strategy. The replay reveals a blind spot – he never saw the uppercut coming that sealed his fate.