Gervonta Davis Surpasses Floyd Mayweather In Knockout Wins

Photo: Instagram/Gervonta Davis

Gervonta Davis continued his impressive knockout streak on Saturday night with a stunning eighth-round victory over Frank Martin. This win allowed him to retain his WBA lightweight world title and marked his 28th knockout in 30 professional fights. Davis' knockout ratio now stands at 93.3%, the second-best among active world champions, just behind Artur Beterbiev's 100%.

Davis' victory also brought another milestone: he has now surpassed his former mentor, Floyd Mayweather, in career knockout wins. Mayweather, who retired with a perfect 50-0 record, had 27 knockouts. His last knockout came against Conor McGregor in 2017.

Mayweather was known for his strong punching power in the lighter weight classes but relied more on defense and counterpunching as he moved up in weight. In contrast, Davis combines Mayweather's defensive skills with a powerful knockout punch, making him one of the most feared fighters in the ring today.

Photo: Instagram/Gervonta Davis

Despite his knockout power, Davis still has a long way to go to match Mayweather's overall legacy. At 29, Davis is a two-weight world champion but has never held more than one belt in a single weight class at the same time. Mayweather, on the other hand, won world titles in five weight classes and was a unified champion in two.

Since their split in 2022, Davis and Mayweather have had a rocky relationship. They appeared to reconcile briefly after Davis' fight with Ryan Garcia last year, but tensions have since resurfaced. Recently, Davis threatened to knock out Mayweather after a heated exchange on social media.

Despite their feud, Davis continues to make a name for himself in the boxing world, aiming to build a legacy that might one day rival that of his former mentor.

Read Next: Ryan Garcia And Caleb Plant Brawl After Gervonta Davis Fight Over Thrown Drink

Source: Talk Sports 

Comments

Post a Comment

Trending Now

Bronny James Joins LeBron With Lakers, Making NBA History As Father-Son Duo

Image
Photo: Instagram/Bronny James Bronny James will join his father, LeBron James , on the Los Angeles Lakers next season, marking the first active father-son duo in NBA history. This historic moment was made possible by a series of collective efforts from Bronny, LeBron, the Lakers, and the other 29 NBA teams. The other teams in the NBA passed on selecting Bronny in the 2024 NBA Draft, allowing the Lakers to pick him at No. 55. LeBron’s incredible 21-year career and Bronny’s impressive high school performance also made this possible. Bronny, who played at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles and then at USC , had a challenging year due to a congenital heart defect but still showed enough potential to be drafted. Although his college stats were modest, he impressed scouts with his skills and basketball IQ. Photo: Instagram/Bronny James Bronny may start the season in the NBA G League, but he is expected to join his father on the court at some point. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka praised Bronny’s characte
Read More

Former Pornstar Moriah Mills Gets Controversial Zion Williamson Face Tattoo Amid Sex Tape Scandal

Image
Photo: Instagram/Moriah Mills In the midst of a sex tape scandal involving former pornstar Moriah Mills and New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson , an unexpected twist emerged as  Mills revealed a new tattoo on her face featuring Williamson's name. Mills recently had her Twitter account suspended after making threats to release the alleged sex tapes she recorded with the NBA player. This scandal has quickly become a hot topic within the NBA community, coinciding with the ongoing discussions surrounding Ja Morant . Beyond Williamson's questionable choices, concerns have also arisen regarding Mills' mental state, evident not only in her Twitter threats but also in her text messages, which display a troubling level of obsession and a belief in a potential future with the basketball star. Photo: Instagram/Moriah Mills While it appears that Zion may have deceived Mills, triggering her intense reaction, her latest video suggests that she might be in desperate need of psych
Read More

Terence Crawford Says There's Only One Man Who Can Beat Him

Image
Photo: Instagram/Terence Crawford Terence Crawford , a top name in boxing, isn't ready to stop. He's aiming for more big fights to add to his legacy. Last year, Crawford made history by defeating Errol Spence Jr. in a much-anticipated fight. Many thought the match would be even, but Crawford dominated and won in the ninth round. This victory made him the first undisputed champion in two weight divisions during the four-belt era. Now, Crawford has his eyes on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez , the super-middleweight champion. To fight Canelo, Crawford would need to move up three weight classes, but he’s confident he can handle it. Photo: Instagram/Terence Crawford On the Earn Your Leisure podcast, Crawford said the only person who can beat him is himself. "My mindset is always, win at all costs.  Make sure I'm in top shape and prepared for whatever the opponent brings. I believe that I'm Terence Crawford and nobody can beat me unless I beat myself." Crawford'
Read More

Paige VanZant Wins Power Slap Debut With Two Knockdowns

Image
Photo: Instagram/Paige VanZant Paige VanZant celebrated her first combat sports victory since 2019 on Friday. The former UFC and BKFC fighter knocked down Christine Wolmarans twice to win her slap fighting debut at Power Slap 8 by unanimous decision. VanZant, 30, delivered her knockdowns in the second and third rounds of the three-round match. Despite a flinching foul that gave Wolmarans a fourth slap attempt, VanZant dominated the match. All three judges scored it 30-25 in her favor. “Honestly, it was absolutely incredible,” VanZant said. “Of course I wanted to knock her out with the first slap, but I’m so happy that it went the way that it did. I knew I could take a punch, I knew I could take a slap. That was really fun.” Photo: Instagram/Paige VanZant Before this win, VanZant had struggled since her 2019 UFC victory over Rachael Ostovich. She lost her final UFC bout to Amanda Ribas and then dropped two bare-knuckle boxing matches against Britain Hart and Ostovich. Recently, she fou
Read More

OnlyFans Photos & Videos of WNBA Player Elizabeth Cambage Leak

Image
Photo: Instagram/Elizabeth Cambage WNBA player Elizabeth Cambage's OnlyFans photos and videos surfaced online recently. Cambage has decided to monetize her stunning looks with OnlyFans. An early subscription was offered by the Australian basketball player for free. Unfortunately, Cambage's entire content was leaked by a YouTuber who even accused her OnlyFans account of fraud. Photo: Instagram/Elizabeth Cambage The reason for this was she was charging people to access content she had already shared on Instagram. On the popular video and photo sharing network, Cambage has left very little room for imagination over the years. Now several people claim that getting onto her OnlyFans account is not worth the effort. Read next:  Steph Curry Declares Himself 'The Greatest Shooter' After Breaking a 3-Point Record
Read More

Caitlin Clark Defends Teammate Aliyah Boston at Press Conference

Image
Photo: Instagram/Caitlin Clark At a recent press conference, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark made a point to include her teammate Aliyah Boston in the conversation. Despite reporters asking six questions directed only at Clark, no one seemed to notice Boston sitting next to her with a microphone. When the seventh question started with "Caitlin, you—," Clark interrupted the reporter and gestured towards Boston, saying, "Ask Aliyah a question." Boston initially declined, saying, “No, I’m good,” but Clark insisted. Eventually, reporters asked Boston the final three questions of the session, and she answered thoughtfully. Clark finished the game with 15 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, while Boston contributed 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Fever lost 89-77 to Seattle, making their record 7-12. Photo: Instagram/Caitlin Clark Clark’s gesture may have been in response to Boston's support during a previous press conference. After a mistake, Boston reassured
Read More

Conor McGregor Feels Deep Mental Pain Ahead of UFC 303

Image
Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor Conor McGregor is having a hard time dealing with not fighting at UFC 303. McGregor was set to make a comeback against Michael Chandler at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but he had to pull out due to a broken pinky toe. He hasn't fought since his leg injury in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The UFC quickly found a new main event : a light heavyweight title fight rematch between champion Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. They also added a co-main event with featherweights Diego Lopes and Brian Ortega. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor As International Fight Week continues, McGregor feels left out. He tweeted about his deep mental pain and thanked his fans for their support. Despite wanting to return in the fall, UFC CEO Dana White recently dismissed the possibility of McGregor's comeback in August, September, or October. Read Next: Paige VanZant Wins Power Slap Debut With Two Knockdowns Source: Yahoo Sports  
Read More

Phil Handy Unlikely To Return To Lakers After Coaching Snub

Image
Photo: Instagram/Phil Handy Phil Handy , a veteran assistant coach, is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily. This comes after Handy was overlooked for the head coach position in the last two hiring cycles. Despite rumors that the Lakers might rehire him, sources say Handy was unhappy about not being considered for the head coach job. The Lakers recently appointed J.J. Redick as their new head coach. Irwin mentioned that the Lakers are considering other candidates like Jacque Vaughn and Dwane Casey to join Redick’s staff. They are also keeping Scott Brooks in mind to provide experience to the new coaching team. Photo: Instagram/Phil Handy Handy, along with head coach Darvin Ham , was let go after the Lakers’ 2024 playoff run. Handy had been with the Lakers for five seasons, starting in 2019-20. During his time, the team won the 2020 NBA title but couldn't maintain that success in the following seasons. Before his time with the Lak
Read More

Bryce James Earns Major Basketball Achievement

Image
Photo: Instagram/Bryce James Bryce James , the youngest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James , has been named to the USA Men's Basketball Under 17 Junior National Team.  Bryce, a 6-foot-4 rising senior shooting guard at Sierra Canyon School, is making waves in the basketball world. Currently rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Bryce is ranked as the 40th best shooting guard in his class and the 21st best player in California.  Photo: Instagram/Bryce James He has already received college offers from Duquesne, where one of LeBron's high school teammates is now the head coach, and Ohio State, LeBron's favorite college team. USC has also shown interest in him. Bryce's older brother, Bronny , recently had a tough freshman season at USC . Despite his struggles, Bronny has declared for the NBA draft and is drawing attention due to the possibility of playing alongside his father, LeBron . Bronny's average stats were modest, with 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, an
Read More

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut For Star Players

Image
Photo: Instagram/LeBron James NBA free agency kicks off this Sunday, and the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be in the spotlight once again. Despite several role players opting into their contracts, the Lakers currently have no cap space or open roster spots. However, LeBron James might help change that. Reports say he's willing to take a pay cut if it means the Lakers can sign a top-tier player. By doing so, the Lakers could use the non-taxpayer mid-level exception of about $12.9 million per year. James is selective about who he'd make this financial sacrifice for. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, he would consider taking less money for veteran stars like James Harden , Klay Thompson , or big man Jonas Valanciunas. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James The Clippers are likely to re-sign Harden, especially with Paul George possibly leaving, making his move to the Lakers unlikely. Valanciunas could fill the center position for the Lakers, but he might not be the high-impact
Read More