And for a fight of this magnitude, every little bit of promotion counts. Another right hand landed for Cruz after they back to the center of the ring. ALL ACCESS chronicles the buildup to one of the summers biggest bouts as superstar Gervonta Davis looks to become a three-division champ against unbeaten Mario Barrios. 38-38. That's the most buys for a sanctioned bout since Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovin I in 2017 generated 1.3 million. He landed a few good shots late in the round that brought the crowd to its feet. Round 12: Davis only throwing jabs again. Espinoza and Joe Markowski negotiated the broadcast agreement directly with each other, sources said. 10-9, Davis. The next step in the career of Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) should be the most difficult, Easy work. And with a little -- and in some cases, a lot of -- compromise, the sport finally is able to deliver a fight between two stars in their prime -- not years after fans yearned for it, but at exactly the right time. Lomachenko is a wildcard. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, 'This is the fight to save boxing': Inside the making of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. ", Twitter fingers had, for once, led to an actual fight. "We were convinced that DAZN had to be involved," De La Hoya said. If Canelo Alvarez were to eventually beat Dmitry Bivol in a rematch, youd have to consider moving him to the top of list, and if Naoya Inoue beats Stephen Fulton in spectacular fashion, he also could make a clam for No. Official scorecards Last year, a Baltimore Circuit Court judge declined to approve a plea deal that would have allowed Davis to avoid jail time and instead spend 60 days under house arrest. Garcia, too, has showed he has the ability to draw, but not quite on that level. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Davis (48-47). Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? 1 135-pounder. That deal point was important to De La Hoya and his company's partnership with DAZN, the exclusive home of Golden Boy's fights since HBO left boxing in 2018. Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1, Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. As we draw closer to fight night, let's take a closer look at the biggest storylines heading into fight week as Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) prepare to square off. He was arrested after he allegedly struck the mother of one of his children on the right side of her head with a "closed hand type slap," according to Broward County Sheriff's Office records, and was charged on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm. Exclusive access to Floyd Mayweather and the most anticipated boxing event of the year with INSIDE MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO, an intimate documentary series that peels back the curtain on the pound for pound champion. The fight on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas immediately sold out to a $20-million-plus gate, De La Hoya told ESPN, with A-list celebrities like Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber set to be ringside. The squat, powerful Mexican mightve revealed the formula that could give Davis trouble, unrelenting pressure combined with the ability to take hard punches. I've had calls from athletes from all walks of life, from baseball to golf to football, wanting tickets.". 115-113, Davis. Six months later, "Tank" returned to 135 pounds for a tougher-than-expected decision victory over Isaac Cruz. All rights reserved. Stevenson might be the most skillful boxer on the planet. 10-9, Davis. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning, Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Cookies Policy. Visit the website or install the Showtime app, subscribe, and pay for the PPV to watch the live fight. "There's a lot of stipulations in there that show what kind of character he has. The partnership between Showtime and streaming service DAZN for Davis-Garcia is heavily tilted in Showtime's favor. DAZN will participate with a branding presence and will also receive a seven-figure fee as part of the deal, sources said. He's done. However, the 29-year-old Garcia couldn't follow up and lost for the first time as a pro. 12:19 am ET, at WebFull Fight Davis vs Cruz - Watch Full Fight | December 5, 2021 Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta Tank Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isaac Pitbull Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. 10-9, Cruz. I think it's one of the better deals we've done in boxing, to be honest.". 12:05 am ET, at Scores were 115-113, 115-113, 116-112. The contracts were finally signed by all parties in February, one month after Davis remained unbeaten with an eighth-round TKO victory over 130-pound titleholder Hector Luis Garcia in Washington. This was the fight that I wanted," the winner said. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and behind the scenes with middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs and former champ Peter Quillin as they prepare to battle for Brooklyn bragging rights. 97-93, Davis. Isaac Cruz has agreed to a deal to replace Romero in the fight at Staples Center on Showtime pay-per-view, sources told ESPN. Stephen Espinoza, now the president of Showtime Sports, was involved in that event in his role as Tyson's attorney. The decision victory ended a streak of 16 consecutive stoppage wins for Davis. ALL ACCESS takes viewers viewers behind the scenes as two high octane fighters prepare for one explosive showdown when Gervonta Tank Davis defend his Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting Isaac Pitbull Cruz. Apr 05, 2023 1:46 Feature ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. Garcia | EP1 Teaser | Streaming SATURDAY 4/1 at 10:35PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME It remains to be seen whether Garcia eventually will reach that level, but on Saturday, he presented himself as the best opponent of Davis career. Cruz missed with a wild hook and Davis popped off a series of good jabs against the shorter fighter. Davis continued slipping Cruz's shots but Cruz did land a nice uppercut. Many wrote Lomachenko off when he lost his 135-pound titles to Teofimo Lopez by a unanimous decision in October 2020. A massive showdown in Los Angeles headlines the latest PPV offering from Showtime Boxing. How good will the promotion be. Davis stayed heavy on his straight left hand and just missed with a wickeduppercut. Watch the video and rate this fight! After all, Garcia's last two fights, both in 2022, took place at 140 pounds. I'm going to take him out. The issue of weight was the last genuine stumbling block in this complex deal. ESPN produced the February 2020 bout, while Fox handled the trilogy fight in October 2021 as part of the two-fight deal. The 24-year-old from San Francisco also is one of the best technicians in the business, although probably not as good as Stevenson. It's impossible to overstate the magnitude of Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia stepping into the ring on Saturday in Las Vegas. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Davis (58-56). 115-113, Davis. Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KOs) sent Marriaga (30-5, 26 KOs) down with an overhand left with seconds remaining in the third round. Sergiy Derevyanchenko via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94), Eduardo Ramirez def. 12:14 am ET, at "Anybody in boxing could tell you that a pound in the boxing world means a lot. "We are very happy with the deal from our side. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. They gonna have to pick you up. Scores were 115-113, 115-113, 116-112. We had to literally give in on the percentage slip. 12:31 am ET, at ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes and inside the lives and training camps as undefeated three-division world champion Gervonta Davis prepares to meet No. in the green and purple trunks during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ", #AndStill With scores of 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 @Gervontaa remains undefeated and retains his WBA Lightweight strap via UD. Adames, whose only loss came in a 154-pound fight against Patrick Teixeira in November 2019, was released by Top Rank afterward. It's nap time for Gervonta. De La Hoya confided, "If I tell you the number, you would fall off your chair if you're sitting down. Often, he's mistaken for an influencer-turned-boxer himself, but he was a decorated amateur who began boxing at age 7 before mastering the art of self-promotion across social media and beyond. 12:02 am ET, at Sunday night was Gervonta Davis' turn against replacement Isaac Cruz. You can watch the live Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz fight on Showtime. WebDo NOT buy #DavisGarcia on DAZN if you want to see the fight in 1080p HD quality. The woman later recanted the accusation, but Davis awaits further court dates related to the alleged incident. Davis landed a few good right hands and Davis may have injured his left hand. All Access Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. modern-day Four Kings: Davis, Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez Jr. TKO victory over 130-pound titleholder Hector Luis Garcia, Davis encountered trouble with the law once again. Davis will concede 4 inches in height, but the contract includes a rehydration clause that stipulates each fighter will have to weigh in on the morning of the bout and can't exceed 146 pounds. The main card for this event is scheduled to get started Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Davis (88-83), Tank finding his rhythm #DavisCruz @Gervontaa pic.twitter.com/MOFN22HUw8. So good that he arguably earned the right to meet Davis again. He'd never headlined a PPV, so he accepted the slightly shorter end of the revenue split, along with an eight-figure guarantee, sources said. Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Gonzalez Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? William Zepeda overwhelmed and destroyed Jaime Arboleda in short order with body shots. Go outside the ring, into the training room, and beyond with an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at boxing superstar Floyd "Money" Mayweather as he prepares for his epic showdown with Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero. Ryan didn't care. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision(116-112, 115-113, 115-113). Whether all those millions of social-media followers translate to PPV buys remains to be seen, but if the immense ticket sales are any indication, this bout has a chance to cross the one-million-buy plateau. ALL ACCESS goes behind the scenes to chronicle heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilders ninth defense of his title against mandatory challenger Dominic Breazeale. That would be difficult without much big-fight experience but he has the tools to give anyone problems. "And there were differences, certain views on how they thought it would work. Boxing Junkie also had that score. Brooklyn. It will be More ESPN+ content . Episode one takes viewers into the fighters private lives as they ramp up training camp and ready their bodies and minds for the most anticipated fight of the year. He missed wildly on a few power shots in that frame. Cruzs next fight: Isaac Cruz Gonzalez vs Yuriorkis Gamboa, Davis next fight: Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero, Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, Here is the Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Gonzalez full fight card (we are going to update it after the weigh-in): 11:48 pm ET, at It also has to be noted that Davis clearly did suffer an injury to his left hand, which he said came in the sixth round. Im so excited," Morrell said. Nearly. The next step in the career of Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) should be the most difficult, at least on paper: a meeting with one of the top, more-established 135-pounders. The main event gets underway with Davis and Cruz ring walks sometime in the 11 p.m. hour. The 160-pound bout was contested largely on the inside with both boxers disregarding defense. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring with a behind the scenes look at world champions Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia as they prepare to go head-to-head in a welterweight title unification bout in Brooklyn. 48-47, Davis. The official time was 2:22 of Round 1. Stevensons one liability is ordinary punching power, which could work against him in a meeting with Davis. Los Angeles. The far greater participation, in the vein of past collaborations between networks, lies in a potential rematch if Garcia scores the minor upset. Two judges scored it 115-113 with a third tally of 116-112 for the Baltimore native. With the victory, Ramirez inches closer to title contention at junior lightweight. For now, Crawford and Spence are still in the top two spots, and if they eventually fight each other (the boxing world crosses its fingers), the winner would remain at No. Haney is the undisputed champion but not necessarily the No. Cruz dug to the body again with more shots but Davis pulled out that round with his work in the second half. Browse more videos. DAVIS AND GARCIA both announced on social media in November that their fight was on, but in reality, there was still much work to be done to finalize the deal. The fight, which took place last Saturday in Las Vegas generated about 1.2 million pay-per-view buys in the U.S., sources told Fight Freaks Unite. First round, second round, Im not worried when the knockout comes but I got it in the first round. Davis opened up with a nice flurry but ate a right hand in the process. Gvozdyk: Sparring Canelo made me realise I still have fight left in me. Typically when a fight of this magnitude is constructed, it's past the matchup's viable expiration date in regard to the fighters' athletic primes -- as was the case for Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao, which nonetheless was a commercial success. He had a major breakthrough in his most recent fight, a dominating unanimous decision over previously unbeaten and respected Michel Rivera in December that lifted the 28-year-old from Detroit to elite status. Marriaga, a 35-year-old from Colombia, is best known for losing to Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oscar Valdez in 2017. ALL ACCESS chronicles the buildup and aftermath of the welterweight world championship between Manny Pacquiao and must-see attraction Adrien Broner. Cruz vs Davis is the main event of the evening and it is valid for the WBA World lightweight title. He's doing some good work but in bursts. Davis will also earn a career-high eight figures. Add in the competing networks (Davis is with Showtime and Garcia with DAZN), and the reasons began to mount why this fight that made oh-so-much sense would fall by the wayside in the fashion of megafights like Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder and, more recently, Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk. They have just confirmed to me their stream will be -- as always on DAZN -- 720p. 1. 6. Gervonta Davis didn't deliver a knockout but retained his WBA "regular" lightweight title with a tougher-than-expected unanimous decision win over Isaac Cruz on Sunday night. Davis is the more consistent fighter and his punches are becoming cleaner as the fight wears on. It's hard to imagine that was incorrect after Cruz was able to give Davis almost all he could handle for 12 rounds at Los Angeles' Staples Center before Davis was able to pull out a narrow unanimous decision win. My biggest change after Saturday night was to insert Davis above Vasiliy Lomachenko (though I would almost certainly move Lomachenko back up the list if he beats Devin Haney on May 20) and to move Jermell Charlo off the list completely because its nearly been a year since he last fought and because theres no date for his next bout as he deals with an injury. "I would generally say that the gate is a very, very good indicator of pay-per-view success," Espinoza said. If you have seen the full fight you can rate it at the bottom of this post. pic.twitter.com/RUv6yesAIL. 19-19. Kiper's NFL draft grades And he punches no harder than Stevenson does, which would add to the challenge hed face against a complete fighter like Davis. His opponent, Isaac Cruz Gonzalez, has a boxing record of 22-1-1 (15 knockouts) and he entered as the No.10 in the lightweight division. 11:53 pm ET, at Still, en route to his 28-0 (26 KOs) record, Davis has beaten Leo Santa Cruz, Jose Pedraza, Isaac Cruz and Hector Luis Garcia. 10-9, Davis. Davis' involvement in a hit-and-run crash that took place in November 2020 was yet another impediment to a planned fight with Garcia in April. TALK PERCOLATED AROUND a Davis-Garcia matchup more than two years ago after the latter picked up a career-best win with a seventh-round TKO of Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell. The Emmy winning series brings viewers beyond the ring with unprecedented access as undefeated boxing superstars Gervonta Tank Davis and King Ryan Garcia prepare for a generational clash that could decide the future face of boxing. Haney has all the lightweight belts, but theres plenty of speculation that hell move up to 140 after the Lomachenko fight and abandon all those titles (assuming Lomachenko doesnt take them from him). 12:15 am ET, at The fight will exclusively play on Showtime that costs $10.99/mo, and comes with a 30-day trial for new subscribers. De La Hoya, who starred in numerous marquee fights and sliced through divisions with titles in six different weight classes, famously drained himself to 147 pounds for a beatdown at the hands of Pacquiao in December 2008 (the previous time he fought at welterweight was in 2001). Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cant believe how Cruz is hanging so tough! They went their separate ways and continued to build their profiles. Cruz was only the second man to take Davis to the scorecards in Davis' professional career. Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) was buzzed in Round 5 and Derevyanchenko unloaded, but no knockdown came close to materializing. But if he has so much power why didnt he knock out Isaac Cruz [in December 2021] who is also very small? Drawing A Line From Kris Murray To Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Meltdown: Bucks Face A Crossroads After Another Bitter Playoff Exit, Seattle Seahawks Show Commitment To Geno Smith By Passing On Quarterbacks In 2023 NFL Draft, How The Indiana Pacers 2022 Offseason Moves Look After One Season. COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN COMPETING networks are rare in boxing, saved only for events that will earn all parties so much money, it's nearly impossible to say no. I'm not dumb.". His pound-for-pound ranking doesnt explicitly show that yet, but hes certainly drawing closer. Garcia showed off his mettle after Campbell floored him in Round 2, recovering to end matters with a crushing left hook to the body that sucked the air out of his foe. ET at the Staples Center in L.A. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? ', "We allowed PBC to be the lead promoter. Fighting with one hand, Davis has managed to keep Cruz from doing much in the round. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Sports tv. "I really want to be a man of my word," Garcia said. And after that December win against Cruz, Davis and Garcia once again taunted each other on Twitter, but it didn't lead to anything of real substance. But weeks before the fight took place, Davis encountered trouble with the law once again. ", "Every decade has its fight to save boxing," said De La Hoya, who's been one half of several such fights, chiefly his 2007 bout with Mayweather that shattered revenue records. It's a one-fight deal, but there is a rematch clause that De La Hoya said threatened to kill the fight at the time. Atlanta. 1 contender Rolando Romero in a long-awaited showdown. 11:55 pm ET, at 1 overall. ALL ACCESS behind the scenes access as undefeated world champion Jermall Charlo prepares to take on hard-hitting Juan Macias Montiel in Charlos hometown of Houston. . Two-division champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis returns to the lightweight Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? ALL ACCESS takes you inside the spectacle of the most anticipated sporting event of the year as legendary undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather prepares to battle UFC superstar Conor McGregor in an epic match for the ages. Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) has 9.5 million followers on Instagram, plus more than 5 million on TikTok. Who has the edge? ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and behind the scenes with Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto as they prepare to lay it all on the line in a high stakes showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "This is the fight to save boxing. December 2, 2021. This fight is just about me getting over the hump. Round 8: Davis opening up more and more, but he doesn't seem to be affecting Cruz too much with the power shots just yet. Davis, a former champion at 130 pounds, moved up to 140 for a June 2021 fight with Mario Barrios that he won via 11th-round TKO. We were dealing with another promoter and another network. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in DAZN is guaranteed to be in black for the event through its participation. Who will win MLB rookies of the year? The middleweight title eliminator was a slugfest from the opening bell. I don't think you can point a finger at one party or the other for negotiating for what they desire. It's shaking but it is what it is, that's what comes in the sport. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning, Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Cookies Policy. Washington. 8:00 am ET, at "I didn't know how hard it was gonna be to make it. Michael Rosenthal. Round 4: Isaac Cruz won't stop coming forward, and he is doing damage to the body. Money talks #DavisCruz @FloydMayweather @Gervontaa pic.twitter.com/aZq2frBnLg, Davis landed a lightning-quick left hand and an uppercut again. The same guys he knocked out cold wouldnt fight me. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring and into the gym with a behind the scenes look at Mexican superstar Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as he returns to the ring against light heavyweight brawler Andrzej Fonfara. Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body punch in Round 7, 'This is the fight to save boxing': Inside the making of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. ALL ACCESS takes you beyond the ring with an intimate look into the lives of pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather and challenger Marcos Maidana as they prepare for a night of Mayhem. 2023 Showtime Networks Inc. and Showtime Digital Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Global Company. The Southern California-based Uzbek, who was stopped by Gabriel Rosado in 2021, easily outpointed the veteran in their 10-round rematch on the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia card Saturday in Las Vegas. THEY WERE REFERRED to by some as the modern-day Four Kings: Davis, Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez Jr. Only unlike the actual Four Kings -- Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns -- none of the current quartet have shared the ring. In fact, Isaac Cruz, a major underdog from Mexico, never appeared to be in any danger at all. "We chose to be commercially pragmatic," said Markowski, the CEO of DAZN's North American business. Round 10: Clear round for Cruz. 12:00 am ET, at All three judges scored it 99-91, nine rounds to one. So he can blow back up to 150, 160 around the time we fight? Davis landed another big uppercut and a series of straight lefts before Cruz landed a left hook to counter. But this is boxing. He could find it difficult to land cleanly against Stevenson, who might be able to stick-and-move his way to surviving 12 rounds and winning a decision. As the rounds wore on, whether a product of Cruz's chin, Davis' hand, or both, it was clear Cruz was not going anywhere and he began to turn the momentum of the fight his way, pulling increasingly close on the scorecards as both men continued to land clean, powerful strikes. For what its worth, heres how The Rings top-10 list looks, and heres how ESPN sees it. 12:23 am ET, at Sign up for the Thats half the battle against intimidating fighters like Davis. Round 12: Davis only throwing jabs again. ALL ACESS chronicles the buildup to a history-making fight as Jermell Charlo and Brian Castao both look to become the first four-belt 154-pound world champion. Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a scheduled 12-pound 136-pound fight. Background: Davis was supposed to have fought Rolando Romero but Romero was removed from the card almost a month ago after he Cruz has already tangled with Davis, giving a good account of himself in a unanimous decision loss in December 2021. Here are the five best possible opponents for the rising star from Baltimore. Davis might need to back Cruz up. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), Jorge Mendes Reportedly Guarantees $77 Million Offer For FC Barcelona Star Ansu Fati, Lionel Messi Return Off As FC Barcelona Fail To Convince La Liga With Viability Plan: Reports, Finding An NBA Home For Trayce Jackson-Davis. Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz -- Round 8:Cruz landed a few good left hooks early as he kept trying to chase down Davis. Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) Brent Brookhouse Dec 6, 2021 at 12:19 am ET As we head to the Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision. "He's a definite warrior," Davis said "Even though he didn't get the win, a star was born tonight.". 11:49 pm ET, at 10-9, Davis. 106-103, Davis. Sebastian Fundora vs Sergio Garcia We accepted the lesser split on the percentage. ALL ACCESS takes viewers behind-the-scenes as five-time world champion and boxing superstar Gervonta Tank Davis readies himself for the tough task of taking on undefeated world champion Hctor Luis Garca. Lopez now campaigns at 140 pounds, while Davis and Garcia will meet at a catchweight of 136 pounds. I dont know whether Davis would be interested in giving Cruz another shot but the fight would be easy to make because they share a manager. peter carter port hedland, national passport processing center philadelphia, moment of silence script,
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