The highly anticipated showdown between Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin is slated to take place this Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is set to put his WBA super lightweight championship on the line in a 12-round bout against the undefeated Martin.
'Tank' previously held the WBA's secondary version of its lightweight title, but he was promoted after undisputed champion Devin Haney vacated his four titles to move up to 140 pounds. Davis is making his return to the squared circle after a hiatus of more than a year, following his career-best performance to date last April, when he knocked out Ryan Garcia in the seventh round.
The undefeated 29-year-old from Baltimore has stopped four of his last five opponents. Having secured the 2012 Golden Gloves championship, Davis had also held the title of former super featherweight champion. He boasts notable victories over Mario Barrios, Leo Santa Cruz, and Rolly Romero. Additionally, 'Tank' secured a ninth-round TKO victory over Hector Luis Garcia last January.
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Meanwhile, Martin was slated to face Shakur Stevenson for his first title opportunity, but he turned down the lucrative seven-figure payday. However, now 'The Ghost' finds himself in a much bigger fight, finally receiving his awaited title shot.
The 29-year-old Michigan native's most recent bout took place in July 2023, where he clinched a tightly contested unanimous-decision victory against Artem Harutyunyan in their WBC title eliminator. Additionally, 'The Ghost' has impressive victories over Michel Rivera and Jackson Marinez.
The broadcast for the fight card is set to begin at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on Saturday, June 15, in the United States, translating to a start time of 1 AM GMT on Sunday, June 16, in the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the main event ring walks are expected to start at approximately 11 PM ET/8 PM PT in the U.S., translating to a commencement time of 4 AM GMT in the U.K. However, these timings are subject to change based on the duration of the undercard matches.
The boxers' entrances are crucial elements in the magnificence of top-tier bouts, acting as the initial spectacle that sets the tone and enthralls the audience. Although the walkout songs for Davis and Martin are yet to be revealed, we can explore the tracks they have previously selected for their entrances.
Which songs did Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin walk out to?
With undefeated professional boxing of 29-0, including 27 wins by knockout, Gervonta Davis carries the weight of defending his title. 'Tank' likely holds a position within the current top 10 in pound-for-pound rankings and is celebrated not just for his skill in the ring but also for his flamboyant ring walkouts, often featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the hip-hop industry.
In his showdown against Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019, Davis electrified the arena by striding into the beats of 'Woah' by Lil Baby, who graced the occasion with a live performance to elevate the intensity of the walkout.
Nearly a year later, 'Tank' stepped back into the boxing ring for his match against Leo Santa Cruz, joined by Lil Uzi Vert, who performed 'Bean (Kobe)' featuring Chief Keef.
Additionally, Davis made his entrance to the beats of 'Love Sosa' by Chief Keef during his epic showdown against Ryan Garcia last April.
Meanwhile, Frank Martin is poised to enter the ring for the most significant bout of his career thus far, as he sets his sights on clinching the WBA super lightweight title. 'The Ghost' currently maintains an undefeated professional record of 18-0, with 12 victories by knockout.
For his fight against Artem Harutyunyan, Martin enlisted the support of Yella Beezy, who delivered a live performance of 'Why They Mad' during his walkout.