Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Title With Knockout at MGM Grand, Surpasses Mayweather's Knockout Record
Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Title With Knockout at MGM Grand, Surpasses Mayweather's Knockout Record
Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Title With Knockout at MGM Grand, Surpasses Mayweather's Knockout Record
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Gervonta 'Tank' Davis retained his WBA lightweight title with a stunning eighth-round knockout of Frank Martin, marking his 28th knockout in 30 professional fights and extending his undefeated record to 30-0. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, saw Davis initially struggle against Martin’s early aggression but gradually regain control, culminating in a decisive left hand that ended the match. Davis' victory not only solidifies his reputation as a powerful puncher but also surpasses his former mentor Floyd Mayweather's career knockout count. The bout garnered significant attention from NFL stars and other sports personalities, with many expressing their admiration on social media. Speculation about Davis' next opponent includes potential rematches with Ryan Garcia or new challenges like Vasiliy Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson. Despite his impressive knockout record, Davis still faces challenges in matching Mayweather’s overall legacy in the sport.

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