Gervonta “Tank“ Davis VS Frank “The Ghost“ Martin Full Fight Highlights

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis flattens Frank Martin with brutal knockout in 8th round Gervonta “Tank“ Davis started slowly but finished with a bang, delivering a vicious knockout to defeat Frank Martin in emphatic fashion. A 15-month layoff clearly affected the undefeated fighter, as Davis showed little effort early, allowing Martin to take the lead on the scorecards. However, this was all part of his strategy. Davis waited for Martin to slow down before trapping him against the ropes and in the corner, where he began landing his hardest punches. The end came when Martin backed into the corner, and Davis unleashed a massive uppercut that stunned the Detroit native. Moments later, Davis delivered a brutal left hand, knocking Martin down and out with no chance of making the 10 count. With another knockout win under his belt, Davis climbed to the top rope and flipped backward into the ring, celebrating his latest victory, which followed his devastating finish against Ryan Garcia in April 2023. “I’m back,” Davis said post-fight. “I felt like I didn’t warm up completely in the first couple of rounds. No excuses. His footwork didn’t bother me. I knew he would tire. I was just standing there, being a target so he could tire himself out. Once he did, I started picking him apart.” Davis’ assessment matched the fight’s progression. Early on, Martin was more active, throwing more punches but not causing much damage. Davis appeared content to move around the ring, letting Martin win on the scorecards without being hurt by any punches. Martin did manage to land a shot that caused swelling on the right side of Davis’ face, but “Tank“ kept advancing, unfazed. By round five, Davis became more active offensively, aiming to add another knockout to his record. As Martin slowed, he made the mistake of backing into the corner, allowing Davis to unleash his powerful combinations. Davis showed patience, steadily wearing Martin down and waiting for the perfect opening to end the fight. In the eighth round, Davis came out aggressively, targeting Martin with powerful shots. Backing Martin into the corner again, Davis landed a left uppercut that snapped his opponent’s head back, leaving him dazed. A final left hand ended Martin’s night, securing Davis’ 28th knockout in 30 fights. Martin hit the canvas with no chance of recovering before the fight was called. The victory brings Davis to a perfect 30-0 and sets him up for potential matchups with names like Vasyl Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson. For now, Davis aims to keep improving and is eager to face anyone in his path. “Most importantly, I want to get back to the drawing board,” Davis said. “Get back in the gym and stay focused. I felt a little rusty, but all those guys are on my radar.”