This week Frank “The Ghost” Martin expressed gratitude as his fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis approached.
“I appreciate Tank giving the opportunity whoop his (backside),” Martin said.
Of course it’s usually Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) doing the whooping. But with his WBA lightweight title on the line, Davis will be fighting for the first time in 14 months — a layoff that began after he knocked out Ryan Garcia in April 2023. No chance Davis has lost his knockout power.
But will his sharpness be compromised by the time off with his WBA lightweight championship belt on the line Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas? Martin (18-0 with 12 KOs) will provide a test. Working under the guidance of highly regarded trainer Derrick James, he has emerged as a top contender in the 135-pound division.
USA TODAY Sports will provide round-by-round updates and analysis when the main card bouts begin. Follow along.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs Frank Martin time and date
The Tank vs. Davis fight is tonight. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. The main event between Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin starts at approximately 11 p.m. ET
Gervonta Davis fight on Prime Video live stream
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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Frank Martin fight card tonight
- Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin – WBA lightweight title
- David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk – WBC interim light heavyweight title
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Alberto Puello – WBC interim super lightweight title
- Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha – WBC middleweight title
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 6
Adames fires a couple of hard rights and initiates the action. Gausha fires back. But still nothing for the highlight reel. Adames through big rights, none of which are getting through. Adames 57, Gausha 57.
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 5
Adames enters the round having thrown only 80 punches, but they’re the more powerful punches. Adames the aggressor, but Gausha countering effectively. Adames 48, Gausha 47.
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 4
Adames lands a body shot. And it’s worth noting given the scarcity of punches landed. Adames opening up, taking a couple of shots but landing more. Adames 39, Gausha 37.
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 3
Gausha staying busy with the jab, but not much landing. Adames starting to establish himself as the aggressor, but not delivering many punches. Adames 29, Gausha 28.
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 2
More jabs and caution as the round begins. Gausha lands an overhand right, and Adames presses the action, to no avail. Adames 19, Gausha 19.
Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha: Round 1
Boxers firing jabs, assessing each other. Adames unloads with an overhand right. Blocked. But the first burst of excitement. Quiet round. Adames 10, Gausha 9.
How old is Frank Martin?
Frank Martin is 29 years old.
How old is Gervonta Davis?
Gervonta “Tank” Davis is 29 years old.
Frank Martin record
Martin owns an 18-0 record with 12 knockouts.
Gervonta Davis record
Gevonta Davis is an undefeated 29-0 with 27 KOs in his career.
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin fight predictions
- Josh Peter, USA TODAY Sports: By the middle rounds, Tank Davis will be playing catchup with Frank Martin. This time it’s too late. Prediction: Martin by split decision.
- Tom Gray, The Sporting News: Martin is one of the best opponents that Tank has shared a ring with. The challenger is quick, skilled and defensively switched on, so expect a very tough fight here. Prediction: Davis by split decision.
- Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook: Tank has the game-changing power, and Martin doesn’t. It will make will the ultimate difference. Prediction: Davis by TKO, 10th round.
- Ryan O’Hara, Fights Around The World: It could take Tank a few rounds to get the cobwebs out, but once things heat up, it’s only a matter of time. Prediction: Davis by TKO, 8th round.
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin odds
- BetMGM: Davis -700 favorite, Martin +450 underdog
- DraftKings: Davis -700, Martin +475
- Fan Duel: Davis -600, Martin +500
- Bet365: Davis -800, Martin +500
Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin undercard results
Kyron Davis defeats Elijah Garcia by split decision
Garcia sported a cowboy hat when the scorecards were read. A good look, but not enough to persuade the judges after the 10-round super middleweight bout. They scored it 97-93, 92-98, 97-93 for Davis and Garcia suffered the first defeat of his career.
Garcia, a 21-year-old from Phoenix, fell to 16-1. Davis, a 29-year-old from Delaware, improved to 19-3-1.
Daniel Blancas defeats Aro Schwartz by TKO
This super middleweight bout was scheduled for eight rounds. Blancas altered that schedule with a first-round TKO. Blancas, the 22-year-old from Milwaukee, improved to 10-0. Schwartz, the 30-year-old from Germany, fell to 23-8-1.
Mark Magsayo defeats Eduardo Ramirez by unanimous decision
Mark Magsayo of the Philippines dominated Eduardo Ramirez of Mexico in a 10-round super featherweight bout. In the third round, Magsayo scored a knockdown. And in the fifth round, he landed a left hand that knocked out Ramirez’s mouthpiece and left blood dripping from his opponent’s mouth. The judges scored it 97-92, 97-92, 99-90 for Magsayo. Magsayo, 28, improved to 25-2. Eduardo Ramirez, 31, fell to 28-4-3.
Margaret Whitmore defeats Mia Ellis by majority decision
At 31, Whitmore started her pro boxing career in January. Now she’s 3-0. Whitmore won by majority decision, outdueling the more experienced Ellis in the four-round super featherweight fight. The judges scored it 38-38, 39-37, 39-37 for Whitmore. Ellis, 24, fell to 7-3.
Justin Viloria defeats Angel Contreras by TKO
Justin Viloria, a self-described “body snatcher,” dropped Contreras three times with – what else? – body shots. The last one came in the fifth round, when the referee stopped the super featherweight bout. Viloria, a 19-year-old southpaw from Whitter, Calif., improved to 6-0 with four knockouts. Contreras, the 30-year-old Mexican, fell to 15-9-2.
Brayan Gonzalez defeats James Mulder by unanimous decision
Making his debut, the 18-year-old Gonzalez won every round on the scorecards in the four-round super bantamweight bout against Mulder. It was a impressive outing for Gonzalez, a 5-8 southpaw from Phoenix, Ariz. Mulder, the 29-year-old from Antioch Calif., fell to 0-2.
Reina Tellez defeats Beata Dudek by unanimous decision
The 5-foot Tellez, seven inches shorter than Dudek, nonetheless controlled the four-round featherweight bout. Tellez, a 21-year-old American, improved to 8-0-1. Dudek, a 31-year-old Hungarian, fell to 4-2.
Frank Martin last fight
Martin won his last bout against Artem Haurtyunyan in July 2023.
Gervonta Davis weight class
Davis weighed in at 133.4 pounds and is fighting for the WBA lightweight title.
Frank Martin weight class
Martin weighed in at 134.4 pounds and is fighting for the WBA lightweight title.
How tall is Gervonta Davis?
Tank Davis is 5-foot-5.
What time does is David Benavidez fight Oleksandr Gvozdyk tonight?
The bout will take place before the Gervonta Davis-Frank Martin fight, which is estimated to start at 11 p.m. ET. The main card fights begin at 8 p.m. ET.
Oleksandr Gvozdyk record
Gvozdyk is 20-1 with 16 KOs.
David Benavidez record
David Benavidez owns a 28-0 record with 24 KOs.
Gervonta Davis fight location
The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Gervonta Davis net worth
Gervonta Davis’ net worth is $10 million, estimates Celebrity Net Worth.
Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: Results from 2023 match
Tank Davis knocked knocked out Ryan Garcia in the seventh round of their 2023 bout. It improved Davis’ record to 29-0 and needed just 1:44 to do it.
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