Gervonta Davis Stops Ricardo Nunez in Round 2 | SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
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- July 28, 2019
- 3:19 am
Gervonta “Tank” Davis
Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-native Gervonta “Tank” Davis defends his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo “Cientifíco” Núñez.
Who did Davis call for a unification bout with after his victory over Ricardo Nunez?
Gervonta Davis, one of boxing’s most exciting young talents, made a statement on Saturday night with a dominant victory over Ricardo Nunez in the second round of their bout.
The fight, which headlined the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland, was seen as a major test for Davis, who came into the bout with a perfect record of 21 wins and no losses.
But the 24-year-old from Baltimore, who has been compared to boxing greats like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson, showed why he is considered one of the sport’s rising stars.
From the opening bell, Davis displayed his impressive speed and power, landing a series of punishing punches on Nunez, who came into the fight with a record of 21 wins, 2 losses, and 19 knockouts.
Despite his best efforts to counter Davis’ assault, Nunez was unable to mount much of an offense, and the fight was quickly brought to an end in the second round.
With Nunez backed up against the ropes, Davis unleashed a devastating combination of punches, culminating in a crushing left hook that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
Referee Harvey Dock paused the fight to administer a count, but Nunez was unable to rise to his feet before the count of 10, and the bout was officially stopped at 1:33 of round two.
The victory was a resounding one for Davis, who immediately called for a unification bout with IBF super featherweight champion Tevin Farmer.
“I want to fight Tevin Farmer next,” Davis said in his post-fight interview. “I’m the champion of the world, and I don’t duck nobody. Let’s do it.”
Saturday’s win is likely to further cement Davis’ status as one of boxing’s brightest young stars, and his electrifying style will no doubt continue to draw fans to the sport.
For those who missed the fight, it is well worth seeking out the highlights, as Davis’ performance was truly one for the ages.
