On June 15th, boxing fans will be treated to an exciting match between Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event is scheduled to start at 8 PM ET / 1 AM UK Time, with the main event expected to take place around 11 PM ET (4 AM UK) and will be broadcast live on Prime Video. Davis, with an impressive record of 29-0 with 27 knockouts, will be defending his WBA ‘regular’ lightweight crown against Martin, who holds a record of 18-0 with 12 knockouts.
While Martin is considered a step up from Davis’ previous opponents, he is not regarded as one of the top fighters in the lightweight division. Some fans have touted Martin as the second best in the division behind Davis, but in reality, he ranks around sixth or seventh. Martin has shown flaws in his game, and there are other fighters in the division who would likely dominate him. His last fight against Artem Harutyunyan exposed some weaknesses in Martin’s skills, as he had to rally hard to secure a victory.
It is interesting to note that Gervonta Davis’ management specifically chose Frank Martin as his opponent. This decision raises questions about whether they believe Martin is a beatable opponent or if they are simply playing it safe. The fact that Davis’ team has avoided other top fighters in the division, like Vasily Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson, adds to the intrigue surrounding this matchup. The choice to stage the fight in Houston, despite both fighters being from different locations, adds another layer of curiosity to the event.
Apart from the Davis vs. Martin main event, the fight card for the night includes several exciting matchups. David Benavidez will be facing Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight belt, Gary Antuanne Russell will take on Alberto Puello for the WBC interim super lightweight belt, and Carlos Adames will go up against Terrell Gausha for the WBC middleweight belt, among other bouts. The lineup promises an action-packed night of boxing for fans.
The Davis vs. Martin fight presents an intriguing matchup between two talented fighters in the lightweight division. While Davis holds the edge in terms of experience and skill, Martin’s potential to surprise and his hunger to prove himself could make this a compelling fight. Boxing enthusiasts can look forward to an intense battle between these two competitors on June 15th, with the potential for fireworks in the ring. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting night of boxing at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.