After an absence since April 2023, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis made an impressive return to the ring, defeating previously undefeated Frank Martin in a fight in Las Vegas.

Before the fight, Martin had an 18-0 record with 12 knockout wins, but he was no match for Davis, who was 30-0 and had successfully defended his division title. WBA lightweight.

Davis is now preparing for a crucial showdown with Ryan Garcia in round seven, while Martin, challenging for a world title for the first time, has proven himself to be one of the most promising young talents. of lightweight.

Despite Davis’ slow start, failing to score any major points in the first round, Martin played more aggressively in the second round, consistently throwing punches and leading the score at 49 to Davis’ 16, despite only six punches landed compared to his opponent’s four.

Martin continued to show his strength in the third period and appeared to be ahead on the scorecards. However, Davis showed patience, chose the right moment to increase the pressure and began to attack more aggressively late in the fourth quarter.

In round five, although Martin tried to attack with strong blows, Davis did not flinch and counterattacked effectively, continuing to push his opponent into a corner.

Davis’s constant pressure finally began to take its toll on Martin in round seven, as the champion became increasingly dominant and scored higher.

Although Martin tried to apply pressure, a strong left hook from him startled Davis, but only briefly before Davis ended the fight with a heavy left punch.

Commentator Mauro Ranallo commented: “That left punch is deadly…Tank Davis’ left punch is legendary.”

After this victory, Davis, 29, has many options in the future, including fights with Stevenson, Devin Haney or Vasiliy Lomachenko, opponents that will test his skills. A rematch with Garcia was also considered, following Garcia’s win over Haney earlier in the year.