Gervonta Davis is still undefeated, still WBA lightweight world champion and still one of the sport’s premier knockout artists.
“Tank” defeated title challenger Frank “Ghost” Martin with a vicious knockout in the eighth round to improve his record to 30-0. It was Davis’ first fight in 14 months and he ended up looking like he never left.
Here’s how it all played out with live updates and analysis from Yahoo Sports:
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7 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff RESULT: Gervonta Davis def. Frank Martin by KO at 1:29 of R8 Tank retains his title and stays undefeated with another knockout added to his résumé.
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10 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Davis just wore Martin down over 8 rounds and then just completely flattened him. Incredible KO from the champion.
11 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Martin can’t help but get trapped in the corner and Tank capitalizes! He lands a huge shot to turn off Martin’s light. Fight is over!
13 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Tank clearly won round 7 despite eating that shot off balance at the end!
14 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Martin lands a huge counter left that backs Davis up!
15 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Tank has turned it on in the 7th. Combos are landing at will.
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20 mins ago Yahoo Sports Staff Martin staying sharp and mostly out of the way of Tank’s shots, but Tank is steadily honing in on the shots he wants to land.
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Show more updates Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin full card results, highlights Lightweight: Gervonta Davis def. Frank Martin by KO (R8, 1:29) Light heavyweight: David Benavidez def. Oleksandr Gvozdyk by unanimous decision (116-112, 117-111, 118-109) Super lightweight: Alberto Puello def. Gary Antuanne Russell by split decision (109-118, 115-112, 114-113) Middleweight:Carlos Adames def. Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision (119-109, 118-110, 118-110)
