In the lead-up to his highly anticipated clash with WBA 135-pound champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, lightweight contender Frank ‘The Ghost’ Martin is exuding confidence, dismissing any notion that he’s the underdog in this showdown. Scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday evening, this bout promises to be a thrilling encounter between two skilled southpaws.
Martin, boasting an impressive record of 18-0 with 12 knockouts, hails from Detroit but currently resides in Indianapolis. At 29 years old, he is poised to seize his first world title opportunity against the equally talented Davis, also 29, who hails from Baltimore.
“They don’t know what I have for him. They just know it from the few fights they’ve seen. They don’t even know what’s in my arsenal or what punch I pack,” Martin asserted in an interview with FightHype. “Everyone has their own fighting style. If I want to get someone out of there, I can get them out of there. If I want to box, I can do that too. This fight will be based on what is presented in the ring on fight night.”
Martin’s confidence is unwavering, as he emphasizes his mental preparedness and determination to emerge victorious. “You’re going to see a new face in the 135 division. You’re all going to see an explosive fight. I’m not one of the guys who come and lie down. You’re going to see a dominant performance from Frank Martin on fight night.”
Refusing to be swayed by external distractions or doubts from critics, Martin remains focused on his goal of securing the win. “There is no question of putting it down. What you’re going to get from me is a real fighter who comes to win. I’m coming to get that W, so tune in on June 15,” he declared.
Martin’s most recent victory came in the form of a close 12-round unanimous decision against Artem Harutyunyan last July. Meanwhile, Davis, known for his explosive power and speed, last fought in April, defeating Ryan Garcia in the seventh round.
However, Davis is confident in his ability to outmaneuver Martin in the ring. “They don’t know until they get in there and finally do it and it happens. They get caught and say, ‘Damn, I made a mistake.’ They don’t know I’ve been setting a trap this whole time,” Davis asserted. “What makes me great is that I can make a fighter do what I want to do in the ring.”
As the date of the fight draws near, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between Martin and Davis. With both fighters determined to claim victory, fans can expect nothing short of a thrilling spectacle in the ring.
