Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Lightweight Title with Devastating Knockout
Davis Stuns Martin with Eighth-Round Left Hook
Undefeated Champion Improves to 29-0 with 27 Knockouts
Las Vegas, June 15, 2024 - Undefeated three-division world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) delivered an explosive knockout of Frank Martin in the eighth round of their lightweight title fight tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Davis, who entered the ring as a heavy favorite, dominated the bout from the opening bell. He landed several hard punches in the early rounds, but Martin showed resilience and managed to withstand the onslaught.
However, in the eighth round, Davis landed a devastating left hook that sent Martin crashing to the canvas. Martin was unable to recover and the referee immediately waved off the fight. The knockout was a highlight-reel moment and solidified Davis's status as one of the most feared fighters in boxing.
With the victory, Davis retained his WBA lightweight title and improved his undefeated record to 29-0. He is now considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world and is likely to face even tougher competition in the future.
In his post-fight interview, Davis praised Martin for his toughness and said that he was happy to have won the fight in such dramatic fashion.
"Frank Martin is a tough fighter," Davis said. "I knew I had to be patient and wait for my opportunity. I landed the perfect shot and I'm glad I was able to get the knockout."
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