On June 15, 2024, at 5:30 PM EDT, boxing fans are in for a thrilling night as undefeated champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis faces unbeaten contender Frank Martin in a highly anticipated WBA Lightweight World Championship bout. The event will take place at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be available on Pay-Per-View for $74.95. In addition to the main event, David Benavídez will make his 175-pound debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Title. The card also features two other championship bouts: Gary Antuanne Russell versus Alberto Puello, and Carlos Adames against Terrell Gausha.
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Betting Odds and Predictions
Bookmakers have made Gervonta 'Tank' Davis the heavy favorite, with odds of 1/6 (-590) to win outright, implying an 82% chance of victory. Frank Martin, seen as the underdog, stands at 4/1 (+400), suggesting an 18% chance of pulling off an upset. The odds reflect a significant confidence in Davis's ability to secure the win.
Fighter Profiles and Matchup
This 12-round contest in the lightweight division requires both fighters to make the 135-pound weight limit. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis enters the ring with a flawless record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, with an impressive 27 of those wins by knockout. Davis's knockout power is a key advantage, boasting a 93% knockout rate compared to Martin's 67%.
Frank Martin, also undefeated, holds an 18-0 record with 12 knockouts. Despite his height advantage of 2 inches over Davis and a slight 1-inch reach advantage, Martin faces a formidable opponent in Davis. Both fighters share the same age, 29, and southpaw stance. However, Davis has more professional experience, debuting in 2013 and accumulating 130 rounds, compared to Martin's 94 rounds since his debut in 2017.
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Rankings
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is ranked number 2 by The Ring at lightweight, while Frank Martin holds the number 2 spot by the WBA, number 7 by the IBF, and number 5 by The Ring in the 135-pound division.