After experiencing the first defeat of his eight-year professional career last weekend in a round 11 KO by new super-lightweight titlist Gervonta Davis, former champion Mario Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs) promised to be back better than ever when he does eventually make his in-ring return.
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Gervonta Davis entering enemy territory at 140lbs as Mario Barrios awaits
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Saturday night presents Gervonta Davis’ biggest test yet, as the two-division world champion goes up two weight divisions looking to seize Mario Barrios’ WBA (Regular) super-lightweight title at 140lbs. Considering the lightweight logjam that stalled his first appearance of 2021 until the final week of June, Tank can’t afford to falter with a lot more eyes on him this weekend. Continue reading “Gervonta Davis entering enemy territory at 140lbs as Mario Barrios awaits”
2020’s Knockout of the Year: Gervonta Davis’ R6 stunning uppercut vs Leo Santa Cruz

Ahead of the heavily-anticipated lightweight bout between Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell tonight, now felt like an opportune time to reflect on boxing’s KO of 2021. For me, Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) made his PPV debut a memorable one, winning the WBA super-featherweight title while retaining his WBA lightweight strap vs. Leo Santa Cruz on October 31. Continue reading “2020’s Knockout of the Year: Gervonta Davis’ R6 stunning uppercut vs Leo Santa Cruz”