But Davis made him pay once … But we know plenty about Davis as he tries to defend his 130-pound junior lightweight title. We know he’s got plenty of punching pop and boxing skill. Now, Davis—who helped sell out a 14,000-plus seat arena in his hometown of Baltimore—said he wants fellow 130-pound titlist Tevin Farmer next. Now, the lightweight has a national TV victory against a former junior lightweight titlist in Corrales. The bookmakers don’t like Nunez’s chances of winning this fight. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. But in the first minute, Nunez is more effective. (2019) - Oleksandr Usyk Highlights: https://bit.ly/2ETamhbthe BEST Boxer who has EVER lived?! The judges had it 96-93 and 95-94 for Miller and 96-93 for Corrales. Nunez was getting warmed up in the second round after a close first round, and he might have made Davis work hard for the victory. Well, agree to disagree, Harvey. Jose Ramirez and Maurice Hooker engaged in one of the most exciting fights of the year. Davis is slipping and using solid head movement. According to Farmer, his promoter, Matchroom Boxing, has sent Davis’ team, Premier Boxing Champions, multiple offers. But his resume doesn’t have a single elite fighter on it, and he’s lacked a little discipline thus far. MY GOD WHAT A FINISH BY JOSE RAMIREZ. “That’s the plan of events,” he said. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Gamboa afterward said he wants a shot at Davis. Undefeated two-time champion and Baltimore native Gervonta "Tank" Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) makes a homecoming defense of his super featherweight title against hard-hitting challenger Ricardo Núñez (21-2, 19 KOs). ROUND 2 STOPPAGE FOR @Gervontaa #DavisNunez pic.twitter.com/xbI6YFXxyf, — SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 28, 2019, Showtime gets an interview with referee Harvey Dock, and he said, "Nunez got hit with a couple of big shots. LaDarius Miller (20-1, 6 KOs) SD over Jezreel Corrales (23-3): Scoring one of the biggest victories of his career, Miller won a split decision against Corrales in a somewhat controversial decision. Gervonta Davis is the biggest betting favorite that he's been in quite some time. Ramirez landed a ridiculous left hook to wobble Hooker. Nice jab by Nunez with a minute to go. Shop BOXRAW: http://www.boxraw.com/shop/boxingmatrixVasiliy ''Hi-Tech'' Lomachenko vs Gervonta ''Tank'' Davis. In the first round, Ramirez was awarded a knockdown even though he clearly stepped on Hooker’s foot before Hooker fell to the canvas. You may opt-out by. ET, here’s my recent Forbes boxing coverage. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Not much is known about Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ opponent on Saturday night. (2019) Promo: https://bit.ly/2HJhBLWI WANT DEONTAY WILDER AT WEMBLEY! You may opt-out by. What?!? Here’s everything you might have missed in boxing this weekend. Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-2, 18 KOs), who hadn't scored a KO since 2014, got his own impressive stoppage vs. Martinez on Saturday. Either way, it should be an interesting night of boxing, especially if you’d like to see what Yuriorkis Gamboa can do against Rocky Martinez in the co-main event. While doing so, I wrote books about Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick Johnny Manziel, legendary football coach Sid Gillman and the University of Cincinnati football program. Forbes scores it for Davis. For the third straight fight, Gervonta “Tank” Davis (22-0, 21 KOs) ended his night awfully early. He’s a +1600 favorite, meaning you’d win $1,600 on a $100 wager. For like very little reason. But with the exception of Miguel Berchelt, I’d pick Davis to beat (and probably knock out) just about any other junior lightweight. Farmer also fought Saturday night and won a unanimous decision to retain his version of the 130-pound championship. Farmer said he doesn’t think a matchup with Davis can actually be made. Especially since Nunez wasn't out on his feet. But Davis’ power has never been questioned. @ladarius_miller takes home the W via split decision.#MillerCorrales | #DavisNunez pic.twitter.com/tfruXhVCiR. Ramirez was the slight -160 betting favorite before the fight, and afterward, you could see why. Its still a fight, I would like to see, even though I have a clear winner.. :P Just to end this discussions about who will win. On Saturday, Davis landed at least three ludicrous left hands vs. Ricardo Nunez (21-3) before referee Harvey Dock stopped the fight in the second round. Give it to Davis by a millimeter. “I want to fight against the best fighters,” Ramirez said, saying he was ready to try for the undisputed 140-pound championship. Either way, Forbes will be here for the night, giving our round-by-round thoughts, explanations and unofficial scoring on the Showtime card. After more than a decade in the newspaper business writing about virtually every professional and major college sport for publications like the Cincinnati Post and the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, I joined CBSSports.com and covered the NFL for five years. Nunez is a little more aggressive, but Davis is sharp with his counters so far. I doubt that we will see this fight soon, thats why I called it 2020 in the title. Gamboa blasted Martinez multiple times in the second round, knocking him down in the first 30 seconds and then dropping him for good about 90 seconds later. And who do you think would win if they fight right now ? [2019] - Anthony Joshua: https://bit.ly/2Rz4iB6Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder - Undisputed Heavyweight Champion - PROMO: https://bit.ly/2VwpxmCAnthony Joshua I'm COMING to DETHRONE you! Davis is really looking at the body with both crosses and jabs. I've also contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Boston Globe, and in 2013, I established a podcast, Mightier Than the Sword, that deals with writing, journalism and the people who produce it. Until Saturday night anyway. \"OFFENSIVE\" AGGRESSIVE WAR EPIC MUSIC Military Cinematic Powerful soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W87Mao2WsMo2. But let’s go a little deeper, and let’s watch (or rewatch) some of the tape. I’m one of the boxing observers who is slightly disappointed in Davis’ career. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Perhaps we’ll know a little something more after Saturday’s fight on Showtime. Davis, meanwhile, is -10000, which means you’d have to bet $10,000 to win a tiny $100 payday. It’s an all-out battle with two titles on the line when rising young superstar and undefeated champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis takes on Mexican legend and 4-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the title fight of the year. Second round: Nunez tries an uppercut but misses. Unsurprisingly, he's greeted by boos by the partisan Baltimore crowd. Gervonta Davis ringwalk: The crowd stands in anticipation of Davis' arrival. And Yuriorkis Gamboa scored his first knockout in five years. Miller already had a victory against current world titlist Jamel Herring in 2017. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. After his own win, Farmer said he didn’t give a damn if that fight happens. Gamboa, meanwhile, hasn't scored a KO since 2014. Then he traps Davis in the corner and lands a couple of shots. Farmer also fought Saturday night and won a unanimous decision to retain his version of the 130-pound championship. Gervonta “Tank” Davis ran roughshod over yet another title challenger. (AP Photo/Julio... [+] Cortez). Amanda Westcott/Showtime Not much is known about Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ opponent on Saturday night. --Perhaps the last time you saw Rocky Martinez (30-4-3) fight, he was getting blasted by Vasiliy Lomachenko in what was one of the most impressive KOs of 2016. Ricardo Nunez ringwalk: Nunez is energetic on his way to the ring. Wow, Yurikorkis Gamboa with the KO2 over Rocky Martinez. EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change, Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Vs. Ricardo Nunez Preview; Ramirez Vs. Hooker: Boxing Biz, loyd Mayweather Blasts Manny Pacquiao On Instagram, But Doesn't Deny A Possible Rematch, Who Will Manny Pacquiao Fight Next? He got hit with three really hard left hands. Davis and Farmer might have something to say about that, though. After looking at the replays, it's clear Nunez was hurt. Then, Ramirez landed five or six unanswered shots (including at least three that violently snapped Hooker’s head back against the ropes) before the referee jumped in front of Hooker to wave off the fight. pic.twitter.com/XfdJUWPphR, — Most Likely to Get Heatstroke in 75 Degree Weather (@BoxrecGrey) July 28, 2019. Gamboa blasted Martinez multiple times in the second round, knocking him down in the first 30 seconds and then dropping him for good about 90 seconds later. I disagreed with the decision, especially when Dock told Showtime after the bout that Nunez was defenseless.

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