Gervonta Davis next fight: Lightweight contender sizes up WBA champ

In his next fight, Gervonta Davis will be defending his WBA lightweight title against rising star Frank Martin.

Davis has not participated in a fight since his seventh-round defeat by knockout against Ryan Garcia on April 22, 2023.

After his victory over Jose Pedraza for the IBF super featherweight title in 2017, he solidified his position as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world and is currently assessing Martin as his next opponent.

This is everything you should know about the highly anticipated fight in the lightweight division.

Who is Gervonta Davis’ next opponent?

Davis will defend his WBA title for the fifth time when he faces off against Frank Martin.

At the upcoming Premier Boxing Champions event on Amazon Prime, the 29-year-old Gervonta Davis will face Frank Martin, who also has an impressive record of 18-0 with 12 knockouts.

What is Gervonta Davis’ upcoming fight schedule?

A specific date has not yet been set for Davis’ match against Martin.

The fight is expected to happen on June 15, according to multiple sources such as ESPN and The Ring. However, there have been rumors that the bout may be postponed to later this spring or the summer.

What was the date of Gervonta Davis’ most recent fight?

Davis’ most recent fight was against Ryan Garcia on April 22, 2023, where he emerged victorious with a knockout in the seventh round.

Together, he and Garcia fulfilled the desires of the boxing world by facing each other in the ring, as they were both highly acclaimed and beloved fighters in the sport.

Gervonta Davis’ Fight Record

Davis, a resident of Baltimore, boasts an impressive 29-0 record in boxing. He has achieved an astounding 27 knockout victories out of his 29 fights. With his undefeated status and reputation as one of the most formidable knockout artists in boxing, there is much anticipation for his upcoming fight.

Is Davis considering a move up to light welterweight after his upcoming bout with Martin?

Davis previously faced Garcia in a 140-pound catchweight bout. However, his upcoming fight against Martin in June will be at 135 pounds. There is a possibility that he may permanently move up in weight after this fight.

Davis has been competing in the lightweight division since Dec. 28, 2019. As he nears the age of 30, entering his fifth year at 135 pounds, Davis may consider exploring another weight class. A victory over Martin would probably pave the way for a highly anticipated bout against Shakur Stevenson.