Further, two different social media videos of Davis KO of Nunez drew over 1.4 million views. His knockout streak ended at 16 bouts, possibly because of the hand injury and largely because Cruz, 23, from Mexico City, applied steady pressure and did not buckle under Daviss thunderous punches. The final scores favored Davis 115-113 from one judge and 116-112 from two others. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the support of Floyd Mayweather and a bundle of explosive knockouts. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Round 6 of 10, Dec Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. Im learning and progressing, Im working.. We did it again in New York City baby, said Davis. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against ReckyDulay by TKO in height: 0; (60.91 kg). Jail or deaththose appeared to be the only life options for young men living in and around Davis rough neighborhood. The deal, which has been in the works since November, will be finalized once broadcasters Showtime and DAZN sign contracts, sources said. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. Walsh beat the count on unsteady legs. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. } He continued moving forward, throwing heavy body blows that left red marks on Daviss torso. In the second round, after receiving a couple of punches from Nunez, Davis went into attack mode and connected multiple times on Nunez, which prompted the referee to jump in and stop the fight. Everybody knows Im number one and I showed it tonight. His arm was already injured. After two cagey rounds, which were controlled by Davis, he came out with power punches at the start of the third. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. In doing so, the 22-year-old Davis became Americas youngest reigning champion in boxing at the time, and the first Baltimore fighter with a world title since heavyweight Hasim Rahman upset Lennox Lewis in April 2001. 01, 2016 Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. View disclaimer. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { [48] Prior to the fight, Alberto Machado, the WBA (Super) champion at the same weight class, was inexplicably downgraded to 'Regular' champion, and the Davis-Cuellar fight was upgraded to be for Machado's WBA (Super) super featherweight title. The final punch appeared to be an illegal punch to the back of the head to Fonseca and referee Russell Mora counted him out 39 seconds into the round. position: absolute; Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, GervontaDavis WINS against LiamWalsh by TKO in /*-->