Gervonta Davis defeated Frank Martin in an amazing fight that It seemed much more even during the first chaptersbut in the end they realized why he is considered one of the best of his generation.
Two titans clashed
Today, Saturday, June 15, 2024, the fight between the Americans, Gervonta Davis and Frank Martinone of the most anticipated of the year, disputed the world lightweight title of the World Boxing Association (WBA).
The scene where the contest took place was in the historic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegaswhich witnessed the rise of historical boxers such as Mike Tyson, Saúl Álvarez, Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Márquez and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
This was a battle that also pitted two undefeated teams against each other and it did not disappoint. Gervonta Davis arrived with a very outstanding 29 to zero, his last fight being against Ryan García 14 months ago. Davis was presented as the favorite against Frank Martin who had 18 victories, 12 by KO, but no defeats.
Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin
Martin entered the ring confidently and, like Gervonta, chose rap as his introductory music. However, Davis surprised and left a clear message with a mix of Ray Parker Jr.’s song, “Ghostbusters”alluding to the fact that he would end his rival, nicknamed “The Phantom”
As expected beforehand, Gervonta was the first to corner Martin, taking control of the ring in the center from the first round. Martin, however, He landed some blows near his rival’s abdomendue to his enormous speed, taking the lead in the fight.
The challenger soon began landing interesting blows, but Gervonta, who already He had unfinished business after a sparring match where he received a blow from Martinapproached the second round with greater determination and the fight became more even.
Nightmare for Davis
The fight began to get complicated for Gervonta, who by the end of the third round had already said everything to each other. He silver gloves boxer He received an uppercut on the forehead that seemed to give the experienced Davis a fourth round. Already in the fifth episode, Martin already had a swollen cheekbone, showing how he entered Gervonta’s game and took several hits.
It was in the seventh round when Gervonta managed to land a blow on Martin’s stomach, driving the audience crazy. Davis wouldn’t let Frank Martin respond and cornered him twice more in that chapter, in addition to connecting him three left-handed overhandsmaking it clear that this battle was quite personal.
Gervonta remains undefeated
But in episode eight was when Gervonta Davis ended the fight, after a powerful impact with the left who left his rival on the canvas and sealed the fight, winning by knockout.
