Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Frank Martin are set to clash for the WBA lightweight title, marking a significant bout in the lightweight division. The fight, as reported by ESPN, is scheduled for either late spring or early summer and will be featured on a Premier Boxing Champions on Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view event.
Davis, the 29-year-old defending champion, is coming off a triumphant performance in April 2023, where he secured a victory against Ryan Garcia at a catchweight of 136lbs, stopping him in seven rounds. However, Davis’ preparation for his upcoming fight was momentarily overshadowed by legal troubles, leading to a 44-day stint at a detention center in Baltimore. This was due to a violation of house arrest terms stemming from a guilty plea related to a November crash that injured four people, including a pregnant woman. Davis has also been sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service.
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On the other side, 29-year-old Frank Martin, who trains alongside Derrick James and the likes of Ryan Garcia, is gearing up for this title opportunity following a unanimous decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan three months after Davis’ last fight. Martin’s path to this fight comes after being linked to a potential bout with Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title, highlighting his status as a formidable contender within the division.
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The matchup between Davis and Martin not only sets the stage for a great encounter but also holds implications for the landscape of the lightweight division. Martin, sharing the same training environment as Garcia, who is set to face Devin Haney for the WBC super lightweight title, adds an intriguing layer to the narrative surrounding this fight.
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