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Gervonta Davis Knocks Out Frank Martin in 8th Round, Leads 5-1 and Performs Backflip

Jun 16, 2024, 04:12 AM

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight world title by knocking out Frank Martin in the eighth round. The fight, which took place on June 16, 2024, saw Davis dominate with consistent pressure, ultimately delivering a decisive left hand that floored Martin for the count of ten. Davis's performance was praised for its intelligence and ruthlessness, solidifying his reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Despite Martin's resilience and initial strong performance, he was unable to withstand Davis's relentless offense. At one point, Davis led 5-1 in rounds and even performed a backflip after the knockout.