Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Live round-by-round updates
Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin will go toe-to-toe for the WBA lightweight title on June 15. The event will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Coming into the fight, Davis holds a spectacular record of 29-0. This run includes victories over fighters like Ryan Garcia, Rolando Romero, Isaac Cruz, and Hector Garcia.
Martin, on the other hand, will also walk into the fight undefeated with an 18-0 record.
Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Live round-by-round updates
Round 1
The fight starts on a slow note as both fighters proceed with caution. Martin throws several jabs but many of them are off the mark. Davis lands a shot to the body. In the closing seconds, 'The Ghost' lands a body shot of his own.
Round 2
Martin keeps poking Davis with his jab. He attempts multiple strikes, but Davis blocks most of them. 'The Ghost' continues to throw strikes to 'Tank's head and body.
Round 3
Davis hits Martin with a one-two combo. 'Tank' is getting more aggressive and increasing his output. Davis hits Martin to the body. 'The Ghost' responds with a good combo. Martin lands a heavy shot to close the round.
Round 4
Martin appears to be the more active fighter and attempts multiple jab shots. Davis hits a left punch. 'Tank' opens up and attacks his opponent's head.
Round 5
Martin lands a jab to the body and follows it up with multiple jabs to the head. Davis traps Martin into a corner and throws shots, but misses. 'The Ghost' hits back with a counterpunch combo.
Round 6
'Tank' attacks the body of Martin. Davis lands a left hand, gets Martin into a corner, and throws several shots, but to little success. 'The Ghost' lands a heavy blow that appears to affect Davis.
Round 7
Davis gets aggressive and starts moving forward, throwing heavy shots. 'Tank' continues to pressure Martin against the ropes. Davis lands a big left hand and hits multiple body shots a few seconds later. The champion lands a clean left hand in the closing seconds of the round.
Round 8
Martin opens the round by throwing multiple jabs. Davis responds with a jab of his own. 'Tank' gets his opponent against the ropes and lands a brutal left hand, knocking Martin out.
Davis gets his hand raised via eighth-round knockout, raising his total knockout victories to 28.