The Gervonta Davis next fight news has finally arrived, and the WBA champion will return to the ring this weekend to headline a stacked card on fast-growing sports powerhouse Amazon Prime. But who will “Tank” face in his return?
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Who will Gervonta Davis next fight be against?
Gervonta Davis stamped his place as one of the faces of boxing when he was able to stop previously undefeated star Ryan Garcia in April 2023. However, his return to the ring did not come soon after. However, after 14 months on the sidelines, the young superstar will finally return this Saturday, and welcoming him back to action will be top 10 lightweight Frank Martin.
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin in June
- Davis vs. Martin will headline a card on Saturday, June 15
- The fight will take place inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- The card will air exclusively on Amazon Prime and cost $74.95
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin preview
Following his dominant win over Ryan Garcia last year, the expectation was that Davis would find himself in a high-profile fight against the elites of the division in his return. Instead, he will face a ranked foe in Martin, but it is still a booking that many consider a safe fight for “Tank.”
Ring Rust?: This bout will be a unique test for Davis because it will be the longest layoff the 29-year-old has had between fights. While many around the combat sports business question if ring rust is legitimate, long layoffs affect fighters in different ways. If Davis had practiced hard since the Garcia win he should be fine, if not he could have a tough fight on his hands in June.
High Risk: For some, Martin is a similar opponent to previous Davis bookings and is a favorable matchup. Considering that fact this a risky bout for Davis. He is in a matchup he should easily win, but if he were to fall or struggle, it would damage his brand since it would happen against a fighter a level below him in the lightweight division.
- Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin betting odds: Davis (-700), Martin (+475) — via Draft Kings
The bottom line: It is good to have Gervonta Davis back in the ring, and early in the year. For his legion of fans, it means he could fight multiple times in 2024, and a big win over Martin could set the stage for a massive clash against a top lightweight in the fall.
Prediction: Davis is one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport, and while Martin is a legitimate test, he will not derail “Tank’s” rise to the top this weekend. Davis by TKO, Round 8.
How much does Gervonta Davis make per fight?
While Davis’ fight purses vary in each bout, with his status in the sport as high as it’s ever been, the Baltimore native is making around $5 million for each bout. That is sure to increase if he continues to stay undefeated.
What makes Gervonta Davis so popular?
With the backing of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Davis has become one of the top young fighters in the sport. He is an elite talent at lightweight, a champion, and is becoming one of the more notable brands in the fight game. However, the 27-year-old native of Baltimore’s rise to fame has had some notable bumps in the road.
- What is Gervonta Davis’ boxing record?: 29-0 (27 knockouts)
- Gervonta Davis weight: Davis fights at lightweight at a limit of 132 pounds
- Gervonta Davis height: 5-foot-5
- Davis has been compared to a mini Mike Tyson for his wins-to-knockouts ratio: 29/27
- He is unbeaten in title fights at 8-0.
- “Tank” has had issues making weight during his career. He was stripped of the IBF junior lightweight title in 2017 for being overweight by two pounds and then lost the opportunity to win the lightweight belt in 2019 when he was 1.5 pounds of the limit for a title bout against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
- The kid from Maryland has had several run-ins with the law, including arrests for punching a friend in 2017, a domestic altercation with his girlfriend in 2020, and several charges for a hit-and-run in 2021. He added to that in 2022 with an arrest for domestic violence. He has not served any jail time thus far.
Gervonta Davis net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After going unbeaten in his first 28 pro bouts, Gervonta Davis’ net worth is estimated to be $4 million.
What nationality is Gervonta Davis?
Davis is an American fighter who was raised in one of the toughest areas of Baltimore, Maryland.