Gervonta Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight title on June 15 with a spectacular knockout victory over Frank Martin in the eighth round. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, lived up to the hype as both fighters entered undefeated.
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Check out Davis and Martin get their hands wrapped as they get ready for the battle:
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Check out both Davis and Martin's warm-up for their main event showdown:
'Tank' makes his way into the squared circle:
The early rounds saw both fighters sizing each other up, with Martin relying on his jab and Davis patiently waiting for openings. As the fight progressed, Davis began to increase his aggression, finding success with body shots and powerful combinations.
The third round saw a shift in momentum. Martin started throwing more combinations, but Davis remained patient, landing a sneaky right hand on Martin's jaw.
The action continued to escalate throughout the middle rounds, with Davis applying relentless pressure and Martin utilizing his speed and agility. A big uppercut from Davis in round four seemed to turn the tide, and a vicious left hook in round five further solidified Davis' dominance.
By round six, Davis had completely figured out Martin's movement. He began cutting off the ring with ease, trapping Martin in the corner and unleashing heavy body shots and hooks. Martin struggled to escape and absorb significant punishment.
The seventh round was a slugfest. Davis continued his relentless attack. Martin was visibly hurt but remained on his feet.
Early in the eighth round, Davis trapped Martin in the corner once again, and this time, it was over. The referee immediately waved off the fight, crowning Davis the victor by knockout at 1:29 of round eight.
This dominant victory extends Davis' undefeated streak and solidifies his position as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world