Carlos Garcon vs Jason Soto. Pick: Gervonta Davis He's doing good work with the right hand, but Cruz is making him work for it. Since 2011, more than 24,400 fights rated and more than 99,150 votes collected!! ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes as international superstar Jake The Problem Child Paul prepares for his toughest test to date in legendary UFC Champion, and professional boxer, Anderson The Spider Silva. And Davis responded beautifully. DAZN is guaranteed to be in black for the event through its participation. Six months later, "Tank" returned to 135 pounds for a tougher-than-expected decision victory over Isaac Cruz. More ESPN+ content . ALL ACCESS chronicles undefeated champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer as they prepare for their long-awaited battle for the undisputed women's middleweight title. section: | slug: gervonta-davis-vs-isaac-cruz-fight-results-highlights-tank-scores-unanimous-decision-over-game-opponent | sport: boxing | route: live_blog_single | Barely threw a punch in that round. Fight Night Gervonta Davis vs Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) was buzzed in Round 5 and Derevyanchenko unloaded, but no knockdown came close to materializing. 11:51 pm ET, at Episode one takes viewers into the fighters private lives as they ramp up training camp and ready their bodies and minds for the most anticipated fight of the year. The victory underscored Tanks place among the best handful of fighters in the world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at pound-for-pound champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Mexican sensation Canelo Alvarez as the two prepare for their epic showdown. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and into the training room with an unprecedented look at undefeated welterweight sensation Adrien Broner as he prepares to defend his title against Carlos Maidana. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 10-9, Cruz. And, of course, there was a rehydration clause. Haney and Lomachenko are scheduled to meet on May 20. The former 130-pound titleholder has been untouchable, with the natural gifts and ability to pick his opponents apart while taking almost nothing in return. SHOWTIME Sports takes you beyond the boxing ring with an intimate look inside the lives of Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout as the two fighters prepare for their bout at Madison Square Garden. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision(116-112, 115-113, 115-113). ET. "Tank" had Mayweather, his promoter and mentor, watching from ringside, but the fight-ending shot never materialized. Davis-Garcia also generated an estimated $22.8 million live gate at T-Mobile Arena, with an announced crowd of 20,842. Unlike the joint PPVs mentioned above, DAZN's chief involvement in this fight is the ability to sell the event on its streaming service (just like Showtime) along with the revenue it will earn from the fee to make the fight happen. 8, Davis vs. Garcia exceeds PPV expectations, Morrell batters Falcao for highlight-reel knockout, Tyson, Dr. J among celebs attending Davis vs. Garcia, Zhang batters Joyce for TKO win in London, Greatness is guaranteed when LeBron, Steph clash, Looking ahead to No. 10-9, Davis. "I didn't know how hard it was gonna be to make it. How good will the promotion be. DAZN will participate with a branding presence and will also receive a seven-figure fee as part of the deal, sources said. Cruz vs Davis is the main event of the evening and it is valid for the WBA World lightweight title. 1. "I really want to be a man of my word," Garcia said. Gervonta Davis vs Devin Haney defended his WBC championship, What you may have missed during a busy April, P4P Rankings: 'Tank' makes his debut at No. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. ALL ACCESS takes viewers viewers behind the scenes as two high octane fighters prepare for one explosive showdown when Gervonta Tank Davis defend his Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting Isaac Pitbull Cruz. (All videos are hosted on free video platforms such as Youtube, Dailymotion, Facebook, etc. Round 4: Isaac Cruz won't stop coming forward, and he is doing damage to the body. Main Card. ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes as five-time world champion and boxing superstar Gervonta Tank Davis readies himself for the tough task of taking on undefeated world champion Hctor Luis Garca. "There's a lot of stipulations in there that show what kind of character he has. Round 11: Davis seems to be favoring his left arm. Now the comments were being said face to face with something at stake: the chance for both Davis and Garcia to catapult themselves into a new stratosphere in the hierarchy of not just boxing attractions but sports stars. 10-9, Davis. All Access - Season 39 Episode 1, ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. They went their separate ways and continued to build their profiles. Gervonta All rights reserved. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 10:Cruz landed three hard punches early and trapped Davis in the corner briefly, letting his punches flow. newsletter, Zepeda vs Arboleda: Live updates and results. Espinoza said. In fact, Isaac Cruz, a major underdog from Mexico, never appeared to be in any danger at all. When Isaac Cruz stepped in on just over one month's notice to face Gervonta "Tank" Davis, many fans and media members felt Davis was going to face a much tougher test than his originally planned bout with Rolando Romero. Dec 09, 2022 1:50:33 Preview 10-9, Cruz. . Davis vs. Cruz Sunday, December 5, 2021 8p ET / 5p PT 4 Fights Gervonta Davis win Isaac Cruz loss 27 Age 23 Baltimore, Maryland Origin Mexico City, Mexico 5' 6" 48-47, Davis. Davis vs. Cruz - Fight | SHOWTIME - SHO.com ALL ACCESS goes behind the scenes to chronicle heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilders ninth defense of his title against mandatory challenger Dominic Breazeale. Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Gonzalez Sebastian Fundora vs Sergio Garcia (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), the black trunks down in the second round during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garcia showed off his mettle after Campbell floored him in Round 2, recovering to end matters with a crushing left hook to the body that sucked the air out of his foe. Marriaga, a 35-year-old from Colombia, is best known for losing to Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oscar Valdez in 2017. Gervonta Davis It's a one-fight deal, but there is a rematch clause that De La Hoya said threatened to kill the fight at the time. Sign up for the @IsaacPitbull98 showed out despite the loss #DavisCruz pic.twitter.com/3VlTQTLdaO, "All those guys are easy workI'm the top dog. Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia was as big an event as the hype suggested it was. ", #AndStill With scores of 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 @Gervontaa remains undefeated and retains his WBA Lightweight strap via UD. ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes and inside the lives and training camps as undefeated three-division world champion Gervonta Davis prepares to meet No. ", Davis wasn't coy in his response, saying he's "gonna walk [Garcia] to the deep waters and I'm gonna drown you. Kiper's NFL draft grades They have just confirmed to me their stream will be -- as always on DAZN -- 720p. Cruz dug in with a flurry of good shots to the body and a good uppercut. "I had all the confidence in the world that we would get it done," Valencia told ESPN. "Rehydration is very important. HBO and Showtime also collaborated on a non-PPV fight, the April 2017 heavyweight title tilt between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko in London (Showtime aired the fight live while HBO showed the bout on delay.). Good fight through three rounds. Garcia, too, has showed he has the ability to draw, but not quite on that level. ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes and inside the training camps as undefeated superstars Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia prepare to go toe-to-toe in a lightweight battle of aggressive styles and dynamic personalities. Davis and Stevenson are aligned with competing outlets. @ShowtimeBoxing #DavisCruz, Davis cracked with a good left hand and then dipped down to the body. The decision victory ended a streak of 16 consecutive stoppage wins for Davis. However, Davis will be highly motivated to fight for the undisputed championship, whether its against Haney or Vasiliy Lomachenko. The issue of weight was the last genuine stumbling block in this complex deal. 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Gervonta Davis Stops Mario Barrios With Crazy Body Shot In Round 11, Gervonta Davis KOs Leo Santa Cruz With Vicious Uppercut, Gervonta Davis Stops Yuriorkis Gamboa in Round 12, Gervonta Davis Stops Ricardo Nunez in Round 2. Another right hand landed for Cruz after they back to the center of the ring. Heres how my current list stands. And the 25-year-old southpaw from New Jersey hasnt been fighting bums, with Joet Gonzalez, Jamel Herring and Oscar Valdez among his victims. But if he has so much power why didnt he knock out Isaac Cruz [in December 2021] who is also very small? Nationality: United States of America Date of Birth: November 7, 1994; Height: 5' 5.5" Reach: 67.5" Total Fights: 25 Record: 25-0 (24 KOs) Isaac Cruz Record and Bio And those issues had to be accounted for before the parties could even dive into the meat of the negotiations: the contracted weight, network agreement and, of course, how the money would be divvied up. Davis sold out venues in each city against clear B-side opponents. Please check your email for a confirmation. Cruz landed a few good right hands. 12:05 am ET, at 11:53 pm ET, at Mia Ellis vs Elizabeth Tuani He'd never headlined a PPV, so he accepted the slightly shorter end of the revenue split, along with an eight-figure guarantee, sources said. 12:13 am ET, at Garcia's adviser didn't disclose the financial penalty for this fight, but said it's in line with past fights. It was far from the expected blowout, but Gervonta Davis earned his win over Isaac Cruz. He wanted this fight. COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN COMPETING networks are rare in boxing, saved only for events that will earn all parties so much money, it's nearly impossible to say no. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision. No. As we draw closer to fight night, let's take a closer look at the biggest storylines heading into fight week as Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) prepare to square off. At 36, Derevyanchenko, on the other hand, could be slipping toward gatekeeper status. Davis vs. Cruz Canelo vs. Plant The Emmy winning series brings viewers beyond the ring with unprecedented access as undefeated boxing superstars Gervonta Tank Davis and King Ryan Garcia prepare for a generational clash that could decide the future face of boxing. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 12:Cruz landed a good right as Davis popped off the jab. Davis' involvement in a hit-and-run crash that took place in November 2020 was yet another impediment to a planned fight with Garcia in April. We were dealing with another promoter and another network. Davis vs. Watch Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Live Online ", "Every decade has its fight to save boxing," said De La Hoya, who's been one half of several such fights, chiefly his 2007 bout with Mayweather that shattered revenue records. He could find it difficult to land cleanly against Stevenson, who might be able to stick-and-move his way to surviving 12 rounds and winning a decision. Money talks #DavisCruz @FloydMayweather @Gervontaa pic.twitter.com/aZq2frBnLg, Davis landed a lightning-quick left hand and an uppercut again. But weeks before the fight took place, Davis encountered trouble with the law once again. And hes a particularly big 135-pounder, which is always a plus. Six months later, "Tank" returned to 135 pounds for a tougher-than-expected decision victory over Isaac Cruz. "I would generally say that the gate is a very, very good indicator of pay-per-view success," Espinoza said. 29-28, Davis. My biggest change after Saturday night was to insert Davis above Vasiliy Lomachenko (though I would almost certainly move Lomachenko back up the list if he beats Devin Haney on May 20) and to move Jermell Charlo off the list completely because its nearly been a year since he last fought and because theres no date for his next bout as he deals with an injury. I'm going to take him out. But what me and Ryan talked about was, when you're a fighter who is disciplined, when you're a fighter that doesn't have to gain 10, 15, 20 pounds the next day, then it shouldn't be an issue.". Gervonta Davis vs ALL ACCESS chronicles the buildup to the blockbuster fight between WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Since we have been blocked on Facebook and Twitter, it's better you. I feel as though I'm already that top guy in the sport. Tank fighting tonight? Live stream info 12:11 am ET, at https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/whats-next-for-gervonta-davis-5-best-potential-opponents, Weekend Review: Gervonta Davis delivers another masterful and brutal performance, Photos: Gervonta Davis' seventh-round knockout of Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body shot to cap another brilliant performance, Watch it: Gervonta Davis' brutal body shot that stopped Ryan Garcia, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Six months later, "Tank" returned to 135 pounds for a tougher-than-expected decision victory over Isaac Cruz. Round 8: Davis opening up more and more, but he doesn't seem to be affecting Cruz too much with the power shots just yet. I've had calls from athletes from all walks of life, from baseball to golf to football, wanting tickets.". And he punches no harder than Stevenson does, which would add to the challenge hed face against a complete fighter like Davis. 1 pick for '24 NFL Draft, Gervonta Davis def. If theres a flaw in Davis claim as a top-10 pound-for-pound fighter, its that hes never faced an A-level fighter in their natural weight class in the prime of their career. The 23-year-old is now one step closer to a shot at whoever emerges victorious in the Feb. 26 undisputed title fight rematch between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano. Davis opened up with a nice flurry but ate a right hand in the process. "How closely they're correlated has changed with the spread of piracy and the challenges there. Drawing A Line From Kris Murray To Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Meltdown: Bucks Face A Crossroads After Another Bitter Playoff Exit, Seattle Seahawks Show Commitment To Geno Smith By Passing On Quarterbacks In 2023 NFL Draft, How The Indiana Pacers 2022 Offseason Moves Look After One Season. This fight was literally dead in the water until I got my lawyer to give Stephen Espinoza a call because they [formerly] worked in the same law firm. 12:02 am ET, at We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I didn't wait this long to mess it up at the finish line.". It will be That may have been a product of Davis suffering a hand injury midway through the fight. All are impressive fighters who are at the world title level. Either way, Cruz fought a hell of a fight and gave Davis everything he could handle for much of the fight. Davis vs Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of Davis vs. Cruz at the conclusion of the PPV event on Sunday. Well find out whether he still has it when he fights Haney. Cruz cracked with a good right hand and a left hook behind it before ripping Davis to the body. Cruz doesn't go for broke but does some decent body work to win the round. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and into the gym with a behind the scenes look at champion Bermane Stiverne and challenger Deontay Wilder as the two heavyweights prepare to do battle in Las Vegas. 10-9, Cruz. The undefeated world champion in three different weight classes Gervonta Davis entered this fight with a perfect record of 25-0-0 (24 KOs=96%) and he is ranked as the No.4 super lightweight in the world (currently the #1 in this division is Josh Taylor). ALL ACCESS chronicles the buildup to one of the summers biggest bouts as superstar Gervonta Davis looks to become a three-division champ against unbeaten Mario Barrios. When Mayweather fought Alvarez in 2013, the contract weight was 152 pounds, 2 pounds below Alvarez's fighting weight at the time. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Cruz (97-93 Davis). We're comfortable. Davis landed a lead uppercut but Cruz kept coming. @Gervontaa landing a left uppercut in RD2, reminiscent of his fight against Leo Santa Cruz. Talks began in earnest, with Garcia's adviser and attorney, Guadalupe Valencia, the vital cog that bridged the fractured relationships. In the ring after the bout, Garcia stated his intentions. 12:19 am ET, at Davis might need to back Cruz up. Prediction: Davis KO 6. Round 12: Davis only throwing jabs again. After dismissing the idea of a rematch with Cruz with a simple "hell no," Davis was asked whether he'd stay at lightweight or move back up to super lightweight for his next fight. Lopez now campaigns at 140 pounds, while Davis and Garcia will meet at a catchweight of 136 pounds. 10-9, Davis. Given the long-held bad blood between Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions (Davis' promoter) and Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions (Garcia's), there was ample skepticism this fight would see the light of day anytime soon. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 9:Cruz landed a good right hand and then went to the body before both men landed left hands. pic.twitter.com/RUv6yesAIL. Cruzs next fight: Isaac Cruz Gonzalez vs Yuriorkis Gamboa, Davis next fight: Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero, Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, Here is the Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Gonzalez full fight card (we are going to update it after the weigh-in): 11:50 pm ET, at ET at the Staples Center in L.A. Davis vs Cruz fight card. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Otherwise, why waste the time? Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxings hottest attraction Gervonta Tank Davis successfully defends his WBA Lightweight World Championship against hard-hitting challenger Isaac Pitbull Cruz by way of unanimous decision in their main event live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View from Following that January 2021 victory, there were serious attempts to match Garcia with Davis, but after Garcia flirted with an exhibition matchup with Pacquiao, any momentum seemed to fade away. So he can blow back up to 150, 160 around the time we fight? pic.twitter.com/J1YKvgiiw7. "I'm not going back down to 135 for nothing, but I will fight 'Tank' next," Garcia said. He was arrested after he allegedly struck the mother of one of his children on the right side of her head with a "closed hand type slap," according to Broward County Sheriff's Office records, and was charged on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm. Fighting with one hand, Davis has managed to keep Cruz from doing much in the round. I think it's one of the better deals we've done in boxing, to be honest.". A massive showdown in Los Angeles headlines the latest PPV offering from Showtime Boxing. The Mike Tyson-Roy Jones exhibition in 2020 did a reported 1.6 million. Espinoza and Joe Markowski negotiated the broadcast agreement directly with each other, sources said. The middleweight title eliminator was a slugfest from the opening bell. "It's a moment that I've been envisioning for so long now. Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia prediction, full fight preview 10-9, Cruz. Davis vs. Cruz. Fighters Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz: fight summary, results and highlights. This was the fight that I wanted," the winner said. The fight on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas immediately sold out to a $20-million-plus gate, De La Hoya told ESPN, with A-list celebrities like Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber set to be ringside. Espinoza, however, disputes that it was ever a consideration from the Showtime side to have no involvement from DAZN. Atlanta. But Davis is winning rounds. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 6:Davis worked his jab and a staight left behind it, catching Cruz on the jaw. Round 12: Davis only throwing jabs again. What's next for Gervonta Davis? 5 best potential opponents The fight takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The 26-year-old from Mexico used that punch to great effect throughout the bout. Super Featherweight Title Fight Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a scheduled 12-pound 136-pound fight.. He's doing some good work but in bursts. BOXING_Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Full Fight Highlights. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The fact that we had personal history [with PBC], it made it more difficult to make this happen. THEY WERE REFERRED to by some as the modern-day Four Kings: Davis, Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez Jr. Only unlike the actual Four Kings -- Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns -- none of the current quartet have shared the ring. Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KOs) sent Marriaga (30-5, 26 KOs) down with an overhand left with seconds remaining in the third round. He has impressive God-given gifts, polished skills and solid punching power. Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Full Fight Highlights - Thisis50 Could he push Davis? ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and into the gym with a behind the scenes look at pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana as they prepare to seize The Moment. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) has 9.5 million followers on Instagram, plus more than 5 million on TikTok. 115-113, Davis. "There are a lot of little things that can happen. The next joint event came along in 2015 when Mayweather and Pacquiao met in what remains the biggest commercial fight of all time. We accepted the lesser split on the percentage. ALL ACCESS behind the scenes access as undefeated world champion Jermall Charlo prepares to take on hard-hitting Juan Macias Montiel in Charlos hometown of Houston. And after that December win against Cruz, Davis and Garcia once again taunted each other on Twitter, but it didn't lead to anything of real substance. All rights reserved. Go beyond the ring and into the lives of undefeated Mexican world champion Canelo Alvarez and unlikely, upstart challenger Josesito Lopez in anticipation of one of this year's biggest boxing events. "That f---ing rehydration clause just didn't make sense," De La Hoya said. With the victory, Ramirez inches closer to title contention at junior lightweight.