In a thrilling bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Gervonta “Tank” Davis successfully defended his WBA World Lightweight Title by knocking out Frank Martin in the eighth round. The fight, held on June 15, 2024, was part of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Pay-Per-View event and drew significant attention from boxing fans worldwide.
Davis demonstrated his trademark power and skill throughout the match, with an unofficial scorecard reading 68-65 in his favor before the knockout. The victory not only reinforced Davis’s dominance in the lightweight division but also earned him a substantial payday of $75 million.
The fight began with both boxers showing their technical prowess, but Davis gradually took control, landing powerful punches that wore down Martin. By the eighth round, Davis delivered a decisive blow that ended the fight, marking another knockout in his impressive career.
This win further solidifies Davis’s position as one of the top fighters in the sport and adds to his undefeated record. The bout was highly anticipated, with Martin entering the ring as a formidable contender, but ultimately, Davis’s experience and power proved to be too much.