Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has plenty of time to put on his game face. The unbeaten two-time junior lightweight champion didn’t yet feel the need to bring that level of bravado to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, where he was on hand Thursday afternoon to announce his next fight. Davis will move up two weight divisions to … Continued
If there was a lesson to be learned from Xavier Martinez’s most recent win, it’s that you can’t please everyone—not even after rising to the occasion and delivering an action-packed performance. A grueling 10-round fight concluded with Sacramento’s Martinez soundly outpointing three-time title challenger Juan Carlos ‘Miniburgos’ Burgos. All three judges—Dr. Lou Moret, Dave Deverges … Continued
Brandon Figueroa can get used to playing the role of brother’s keeper. The unbeaten junior featherweight once again provided honor in the family name in the wake of despair following a 7th round knockout of previously unbeaten WBC 122-pound champion Luis Nery. The win took place Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, … Continued
Xavier Martinez is confident that 2021 will be a big year in the ring, though nothing will compare to the next personal milestone. The undefeated rising contender next faces former three-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (34-4-2, 21KOs). The bout—a scheduled 10-round junior lightweight contest—takes place this Saturday, live on Showtime from Dignity Health … Continued