Las Vegas Hosts Gervonta Davis’ Lightweight Title Defense Against Frank Martin
In a highly anticipated boxing event, Gervonta “Tank” Davis is set to defend his WBA lightweight title against challenger Frank Martin at the historic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Baltimore’s Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) weighed in at a lean 133.4 pounds, nearly two pounds under the lightweight limit, sending a strong message that the division is where he feels most comfortable. Meanwhile, Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) came in at 134.4 pounds, ready to take on the formidable champion.
Prior to the weigh-in, Davis electrified the crowd with an impressive on-stage backflip, showcasing his exceptional fitness and confidence.
“It’s going to be crazy out there,” the 29-year-old Davis said. “Hopefully, [Martin] trained hard. It’s going to be a great night for the sport of boxing.”
The highly anticipated matchup could be just the beginning of an even bigger night for the sport. Negotiations are reportedly underway between Top Rank and Premier Boxing Champions to stage a unification bout between Davis and Ukraine’s three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) as early as November.
“I’m not going to negotiate in the press,” Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum told BoxingScene. “Stand by. Let’s see what happens tomorrow night.”
Co-main Event: Gvozdyk vs. Benavidez
The co-main event features a clash between former light heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 13 KOs) and undefeated super middleweight contender David Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) for the vacant WBC interim title. Both fighters looked sharp and determined during the weigh-in, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Other Notable Bouts
Other notable bouts on the pay-per-view card include:
- Junior welterweights Alberto Puello and the unbeaten Gary Antuanne Russell
- Middleweight title fight between champion Carlos Adames and challenger Terrell Gausha
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