American boxer Frank Martin suffered his first defeat on Saturday in Las Vegas after being knocked out within the eighth spherical by US star Gervonta Davis.
What a present! American Gervonta Davis retained his WBA light-weight world title by beating his compatriot Frank Martin by KO on Saturday in Las Vegas. Dealing with Martin, who was beforehand undefeated with 18 victories in as many fights, Davis used his energy to dominate his opponent earlier than sending him to the mat within the eighth spherical.
30 victories, 28 by knockout
After pushing Martin again into the ropes with a succession of blows, “Tank” used a devastating left hook which definitively put his 29-year-old compatriot out of the working, on the MGM Grand Backyard Area in Las Vegas. This success permits Gervonta Davis, 29, to extend his invincibility to 30 victories (30-0), together with 28 by KO.
Davis had not been again in a hoop for 14 months and a victory by TKO towards the sulphurous Ryan Garcia. The latter was additionally current in Las Vegas. Her outfit? A t-shirt on which was written in giant letters: “Tank’s #1 fan”, “Settle for my revenge b…tch.” Gervonta Davis’ response at press convention: “I will kick his butt once more.”
