Frank Martin, who had an impressive 18 professional fight record prior to this match, faced a new challenge when he was defeated by Gervonta Davis in the eighth round of their lightweight title fight in Las Vegas. The match was a turning point for Martin, who had never lost before.
Davis, who is also known as “The Tank,” had been out of the ring since his victory over Ryan Garcia in April 2023. However, he made a triumphant return and defended his WBA lightweight title with a powerful left uppercut and left hook that sent Martin crashing to the canvas.
After the fight, Garcia, who was ringside watching the action, approached Davis with a message on his T-shirt asking for a rematch. Davis accepted the challenge and celebrated his victory by performing a backflip into the ring from atop the ropes. With this win, Davis extended his unbeaten record to 30-0 with 28 knockouts.
This victory marks an important milestone in Davis’ career and sets him up for potential future matchups that will further solidify his reputation as one of the top contenders in boxing.