By: Sean Crose
Gervonta “Tank” Davis didn’t present up for the Grand Arrival on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas right this moment as scheduled. Davis was presupposed to just about be the primary attraction of Tuesday’s occasion, which was meant as a excessive profile affair within the lead as much as Saturday’s pay per view bout in opposition to Frank Martin. As a substitute, Davis didn’t arrive in any respect. “I wish to apologize to the followers that he (Davis) can’t make it at this second as a result of he’s been delayed,” Davis’ coach Calvin Ford instructed the gathered viewers.
“It’s what it’s,” Ford stated afterward, courtesy of Combat Hub TV. With that in thoughts, Ford assured the media that nothing is incorrect with Davis, and that all the things is nice main as much as Saturday’s bout. One would definitely hope so, as Davis hasn’t fought in over a 12 months. Nonetheless, Davis has a status for displaying up for battle properly ready and prepared for motion. It’s unlikely that received’t be the case as soon as extra Saturday on the MGM Grand.
The easy reality is that Davis is without doubt one of the prime attracts of the combat sport. Quick, disciplined, and onerous hitting, the Baltimore native has but to lose a single combat. What’s extra, all however two of the person’s 29 bouts have ended throughout the distance. Davis’ final battle, a reputable 2023 superfight between himself and the favored Ryan Garcia, ended up with Garcia being knocked out in seven.
Though Martin isn’t as common or lauded as Garcia is, it’s value nothing that he’s an undefeated fighter himself, having earned a report of 18-0. What’s extra, the person can hit and is assured heading into this weekend’s bout. Davis might certainly be the favourite on the eve of Saturday’s combat, however it could be wring to jot down off Martin. That is the prospect of a lifetime for the Indianapolis primarily based challenger, and it’s uncertain Martin received’t present as much as take advantage of it.
Whereas Davis-Martin will not be a superfight alongside the traces of Davis’ battle in opposition to Garcia, it’s a combat value watching nonetheless, one between a well-liked, revered champion and a rising hungry contender. The WBA title combat deserved a grand arrival, one with Davis being current. Combat followers not often get what they need, nonetheless. Hopefully they’ll get a great match this Saturday night time in Vegas. The bout has the mark of high quality, in any case. Not less than it definitely does on paper.
