"Vicious stuff," "F*cking beast" - Ariel Helwani, Shakur Stevenson, and other pros and fans react as Gervonta Davis knocks Frank Martin out in Round 8

Boxing star Gervonta Davis electrified the combat sports world with his spectacular victory on June 15. 'Tank' went up against Frank Martin in a defense of his WBA lightweight title. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The bout was a competitive affair where 'The Ghost' gave a good account of himself in the opening rounds. But as the fight progressed, Davis picked up pace and started outclassing Martin. The fight ended in the eighth round when 'Tank' landed a brutal left hand that knocked Martin out.

Davis' incredible knockout caught the attention of many in the boxing as well as the MMA community. Several personalities and fans took to social media to share their reactions to the knockout.

Dillon Danis uploaded a post on X, labeling Davis as a "beast":

"'Tank' Davis is a f**king beast!"

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani showered praise on Davis and called the knockout "vicious":

"Oh my! 'Tank' KOs Martin! Vicious stuff, yet again. 8th round. He is something else."

Undefeated Shakur Stevenson expressed his eagerness to share the squared circle with the 29-year-old Davis:

"Can't wait to shock the world... Remember everything y'all saying now. #ChasingGreatness."

Former UFC title challenger Marlon Vera boldly claimed that no fighter could defeat Davis inside the boxing ring:

"No one can beat 'Tank'."

Former boxer Timothy Bradley Jr. also shared words of respect for Davis:

"I will always be a man and give credit when credit is due, Gervonta Davis is a hell of a fighter! Respect."

Check out a compilation of some of the reactions below:

Combat sports world reacts to Gervonta Davis' KO victory

With the impressive victory, Davis has extended his professional boxing record to 30-0. Out of those victories, 28 have come via knockout.