It was a knockout end to an thrilling night time of fights from Las Vegas.

Gervonta Davis defended his WBA light-weight title towards Frank Martin in the principle occasion with a spotlight reel knockout within the eighth spherical. Davis improves to 30-0, with 28 wins by knockout. Martin falls to 18-1, struggling the primary defeat of his profession.

Davis hadn’t fought since April of final yr and had a sometimes gradual begin, as Martin received the vast majority of the rounds within the first half of the struggle, countering properly off of Davis’ strain.

Davis started to warmth up within the center rounds and in spherical eight he caught Martin towards the ropes with an enormous uppercut, dazing his opponent. Martin dropped his guard and Davis adopted the uppercut with an enormous left hook that despatched Martin down for the rely.

With a light-weight title in hand, Davis has loads of choices for his subsequent struggle. Light-weight champions Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko will probably be in consideration for a title unification whereas a rematch towards 140-pound champion Issac Cruz is within the combine as properly.

“Most significantly, I wish to simply get again to the drafting board,” Davis stated after the win. “Get again within the fitness center and simply keep targeted. I felt I used to be a bit of rusty, however all (these) guys are on my radar.”

Within the co-main occasion, David Benavidez dominated former 175-pound champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk to win the interim WBC title by unanimous choice. Benavidez moved as much as the sunshine heavyweight division after repeatedly being handed over for a struggle towards undisputed 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez.

Benavidez regarded comfy on the new weight, cruising previous Gvozdyk simply on the playing cards to safe obligatory challenger standing for the winner of Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed struggle in October.

It was a enjoyable night time of fights that noticed Tank Davis and David Benavidez every impress in dominant wins because the MGM Grand Backyard Area efficiently hosted its a hundredth championship boxing card on Saturday. Take a look at reside updates from all through the cardboard beneath.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin struggle consequence

Gervonta Davis defeated Frank Martin by eighth spherical knockout, defending his WBA light-weight title.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs Frank Martin struggle reside updates

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 8

Tank threw over 30 punches for the primary time in spherical seven, touchdown some actual good pictures. Martin lands some stable pictures whereas mixture punching within the opening minute. Tank chopping down and touchdown some good pictures on Martin within the nook. Martin goes down! Martin counted out after an enormous shot sends him down and Tank Davis takes it by KO in spherical 8!

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 7

Martin energetic with some combos to start out the spherical. Tank lands an enormous overhand proper a minute in and appears to pile on the strain. Martin does properly to keep away from additional harm. Tank continues to seek out success when he can get Martin backed towards the ropes, teeing off on him till Martin escapes. Tank dominant this spherical, actually his better of the struggle, pushing Martin again and touchdown usually. Tank takes that spherical, perhaps his first of the struggle.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 6

Struggle going as anticipated to this point, Martin has banked probably each spherical to this point being the extra energetic fighter. Tank continues to stroll him down although. Tank will get Martin into the nook and lands a stable shot or two however Martin shortly strikes out of hazard. Tank beginning to discover extra success off his strain, notably when he will get Martin within the nook, his greatest spherical of the struggle to this point. Closest spherical of the struggle.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 5

Tank repeatedly flashing his jab at Martin to start out the spherical, Martin exhibiting good protection to keep away from a comply with up mixture. Tank lands a stable shot on Martin within the nook however Martin manages to keep away from taking extra harm along with his toes. Martin is outlanding Tank via 5, however Tank is touchdown his pictures at the next clip.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 4

Martin shifting properly making life tough for Tank, touchdown some stable pictures within the opening minute. Tank lands properly to the physique halfway via, Martin is fast to tie up when Tank does land. Martin the extra energetic fighter however his combos have not been capable of push Tank again but, though they’re touchdown. Tank finishes the spherical with a robust join, nearer spherical however nonetheless doubtless goes to Martin.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 3

Tank is stalking Martin, on the lookout for a gap however Martin is shifting properly. Tank’s strain is translating to some connects however nothing to section Martin. Martin is spending lots of this spherical within the nook however he is countering properly to evade hazard. Martin connects with a pleasant mixture within the remaining 30 seconds, inflicting Tank to tie up. Martin beginning sturdy, however Tank appears to be constructing momentum.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 2

Martin utilizing his jab as a spread finder so far, attempting to quell the strain of Tank within the opening minute. Martin touchdown some pictures arrange by his jab, however nothing that is affecting Tank. Tank is pushing Martin again, not throwing an terrible lot however the specter of an enormous shot is looming. Strong spherical for Martin preventing on the again foot.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin: Spherical 1

Tank returns from a 14-month layoff tonight as he defends his WBA light-weight title for the primary time since being elevated from WBA ‘Common’ champion. It’s Martin’s first world title bout. Tank is mostly a gradual starter, early rounds might be a great alternative for Martin to financial institution some rounds. Martin begins properly, touchdown just a few stable pictures. Tank throwing some pictures however none with actual intention. Martin takes the opener.

David Benavidez defeats Oleksandr Gvozdyk for interim title

David Benavidez defeated former world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk by unanimous choice in Saturday’s co-main occasion to win the interim WBC gentle heavyweight title. It was Benavidez’s first struggle at 175-pounds since shifting up from tremendous middleweight, after repeatedly attempting in useless to safe a struggle towards undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez.

The judges’ scorecards have been 116-112, 117-111, 119-109 all for Benavidez. He improves to 29-0 whereas Gvozdyk falls to 20-2.

Benavidez began the struggle sturdy, dominating the opening half of the struggle along with his strain overwhelming Gvozdyk. Within the second half he nonetheless regarded comfy, however appeared to permit barely extra strain from Gvozdyk as he took his foot off the gasoline.

Ultimately it was a cushty outing at gentle heavyweight for Benavidez, who now sits as a compulsory challeneger to the winner of October’s undisputed struggle between Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev. He stays obligatory challenger to Canelo at 168-pounds, so it is secure to say Benavidez has some stable choices going ahead.

After the struggle he stated he hopes to get a shot towards Canelo subsequent, however he plans on preventing at each tremendous middleweight and light-weight heavyweight. Benavidez additionally stated he’d tore a ligament in his proper hand earlier than the struggle, however determined to push via.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk struggle reside updates

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 12

Into the ultimate spherical and Benavidez seems all however set to assert his first win at 175-pounds. Gvozdyk staying energetic and discovering some success with the jab early within the spherical. Benavidez is outlanding Gvozdyk by over 60 punches halfway via the spherical. He appeared to tire barely, or at the very least gradual the tempo within the second half of the struggle, however it is going to be a cushty victory for Benavidez in his first outing at gentle heavyweight in a few years.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 11

Benavidez has landed 190 punches via 10 rounds, it’s going to take a knockout from Gvozdyk to win this one. Benavidez is touchdown properly on the within however Gvozdyk has responded with some stable connects himself. Gvozdyk discovering extra success late on within the struggle, however Benavidez nonetheless touchdown ceaselessly. Gvozdyk wants a KO to win however has improved as struggle has gone on.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 10

Benavidez seems like he is content material to let Gvozdyk strain him a bit extra these previous few rounds. In full management of the struggle he looks like he will cruise to a choice victory, though he in all probability may cease Gvozdyk if he piled on the strain. Benavidez lands some sturdy pictures into the ultimate minute.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 9

Benavidez is connecting on 44% of his punches via eight. Benavidez is again to pressuring Gvozdyk on this spherical, though nonetheless hesitant to completely unload. Gvozdyk touchdown sporadically however Benavidez in full management, touchdown ceaselessly however simply not piling on the strain. Gvozdyk lands a pair pictures to complete the spherical, one other shut spherical.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 8

Benavidez staying on the again foot within the opening minute. He begins to show up the strain, touchdown some stable jabs as he begins to strain Gvozdyk once more. Benavidez much more reserved this spherical, throwing simply 17 pictures within the first two minutes of the spherical. Benavidez permitting Gvozdyk extra these previous two rounds, however nonetheless touchdown sturdy pictures all through. Nearer spherical as they every land 14 pictures.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 7

Benavidez seems to be on cruise management kind of to this point, barely much less energetic than regular however in charge of the struggle. Gvozdyk doing his greatest to maneuver and push Benavidez again with the jab but it surely hasn’t been sufficient via six. Benavidez continues to have success digging away to the physique of Gvozdyk. Within the remaining minute Gvozdyk will get Benavidez on the ropes however cannot capitalize. Higher spherical for Gvozdyk however Benavidez completed sturdy.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 6

Sturdy begin for Benavidez who seems loads comfy in a brand new division. He is outlanding Gvozdyk 107-57 via 5. Gvozdyk had some success in the beginning behind his jab, however Benavidez’s strain mounts into the spherical and he lands some stable pictures on Gvozdyk, taking one other spherical.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 5

Gvozdyk pushing the tempo barely to start out the fifth, touchdown some jabs. Benavidez is outlanding Gvozdyk 84-47 via 4 rounds. Quieter spherical to this point, however Benavidez lands some stable jabs himself halfway via. Into the ultimate minute and Benavidez is beginning to unload some combos, though Gvozdyk’s guard holds sturdy. Gvozdyk would not look too harm but it surely’s been a method visitors so far as Benavidez continues to construct momentum.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 4

Benavidez has landed 30 physique pictures via three rounds, peppering Gvozdyk down low. Regardless of it being his first struggle at 175, Benavidez seems like a profession lengthy gentle heavyweight in there dimension sensible. Benavidez continues to use the strain, touchdown successfully however he is but to unload on Gvozdyk. Benavidez begins to land some actual sturdy pictures within the remaining 30 seconds however Gvozdyk stands as much as them. 4-0 Benavidez to this point.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 3

Gvozdyk actually emphasizing that jab to start out the spherical, Benavidez responds with a robust jab of his personal. Benavidez discovering a number of success to the physique of Gvozdyk. Gvozdyk doing properly to maintain Benavidez off him halfway via the spherical, blocking lots of pictures. Benavidez touchdown the stronger pictures extra ceaselessly, up via three.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 2

Benavidez lands an enormous left hook within the opening seconds. Benavidez strolling Gvozdyk down, who’s attempting to make use of his jab to maintain Benavidez at bay. Two minutes in and Benavidez lands a stable two-punch mixture on Gvozdyk, buzzing him. To this point Gvozdyk unable to maintain Benavidez off of him, sturdy begin for “The Mexican Monster” via two.

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Spherical 1

Benavidez faces a person greater than him for the primary time in a very long time as he strikes up for his first struggle at 175-pounds. Benavidez is 10 years youthful than Gvozdyk. Gvozdyk utilizing his legs however Benavidez nonetheless closing floor properly. Benavidez touchdown properly when he will get inside, concentrating on the physique. Good begin for Benavidez.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin undercard outcomes

• Alberto Puello def. Gary Antuanne Russell by break up choice
• Carlos Adames def. Terrell Gausha by unanimous choice

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin undercard reside updates

Alberto Puello palms Gary Antuanne Russell his first loss

Alberto Puello stays undefeated as he beat Gary Antuanne Russell by break up choice. The judges’ scorecards have been 118-109 for Russell, then 115-112 and 114-113 for Puello.

Russell suffers the primary lack of his profession whereas the previous champion Puello wins the interim 140-pound title.

Russell began the struggle sturdy however Puello stormed again within the second half of the struggle, securing a win on the playing cards regardless of questionably having some extent deducted for holding. Russell utilized the strain the entire struggle, however Puello fought expertly on the again foot, shifting properly and countering Russell with sturdy pictures all through.

Regardless of the asinine scorecard for Russell, in what was undeniably an in depth struggle, Puello strikes one step nearer to as soon as once more turning into a junior welterweight champion, after having his belt stripped beforehand for a optimistic drug take a look at.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 12

Each fighters’ unbeaten data are on the road as we enter the ultimate spherical. Every land some huge pictures to start out the spherical. Puello lands a low blow on Russell a minute in, pausing the struggle briefly. They return from the stoppage every unloading bombs, simply what Russell needs. Puello survives the strain and returns to counterpunching. Each fighters throwing like they should win this spherical. Thrilling end to the struggle, Puello doubtless stays undefeated however it is going to be shut.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 11

Russell sees the eleventh spherical for the primary time in his profession, his good knockout charge is at stake in an in depth one. Within the opening minute Puello lands an enormous left hand on Russell along with his again towards the ropes, however Russell takes it properly. 86 landed punches a chunk via 10 and a couple of/3 rounds. Shut struggle however Puello has seemingly gotten out to a lead within the second half of this one.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 10

Puello has a 72-71 join benefit in the beginning of spherical 10, he is turned the struggle round preventing extraordinarily properly on the counter. Russell connects on some good pictures on the within and shortly after the struggle is stopped for a low blow on Puello. Brief stoppage. Russell finishes with a flurry, however one other good spherical by Puello who’s touchdown some actual stable pictures on the again foot.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 9

The referee deducts some extent from Puello for holding within the first 30 seconds, a questionable choice as he is not been holding excessively by any means. That would show essential in what’s an in depth struggle late on. Puello has the benefit in energy punches to this point within the struggle. Puello trying comfy with Russell’s strain though he’s taking some stable pictures. That time deduction was uncalled for by the referee and will make the distinction.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 8

Russell has a slight 55-52 benefit in landed punches via seven rounds. Puello’s expertise appears to be paying dividends as he is dealing with Russell’s strain properly. Once more Russell is doing the pressuring, however the extra important landed pictures actually got here from Puello. He is come again to make it shut after eight.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 7

Puello lands flush to the chin of Russell to open the spherical. Russell continues to stroll Puello down regardless of the previous champion’s efficient countering. Russell’s knockout charge ought to give his followers confidence, however Puello hasn’t allowed him a lot via seven. Russell continues to be extra energetic however Puello is shifting properly and his counterpunching may give him the spherical.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 6

Puello begins with a pair sturdy pictures, Russell responds by pushing him again. Russell has a slight edge in landed pictures this struggle halfway via the sixth. The referee warns Puello for holding. Russell’s strain interprets to some good connects within the remaining minute, however Puello continues countering properly. Shut spherical, strain of Russell may take it.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 5

Puello with some sturdy pictures to start out the spherical, Russell persevering with to stroll down Puello however not as aggressive because the earlier spherical. Halfway via Puello lands just a few good pictures within the heart of the ring. Puello performing some good physique work this spherical. Good spherical for Puello after Russell appeared to be heating up.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 4

Russell opens the spherical with a pleasant flurry, strolling down Puello. Russell beginning to ramp up the strain steadily and its translating into some good landed pictures. Puello countering and escaping strain properly, however Russell touchdown extra and never backing down. Puello pushes Russell again with just a few sturdy pictures on the counter within the remaining minute. Shut spherical with every fighter touchdown eight punches a chunk.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 3

Russell continues to strain and lands some good pictures on the within however Puello exhibiting some accountable protection. Russell discovering a house for his proper hand halfway via the spherical after which catches Puello within the nook, touchdown a flurry of pictures. Puello responds to the strain with a pleasant left hand that will get him out of bother. Puello efficient on counter however Russell has his greatest spherical of the struggle to this point.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 2

Puello touchdown some good pictures on the again foot, even initiating some strain himself within the opening minute. Russell performing some work behind his southpaw jab, however Puello avoiding the strain properly. Russell dictating the tempo however Puello has prevented taking any huge pictures to this point. Puello’s efficient counters doubtless give him the spherical.

Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello: Spherical 1

Gary Antuanne Russell seems to proceed his 100% knockout charge towards former world champion Alberto Puello within the second struggle. Puello with a transparent dimension benefit within the ring, however Russell making use of the strain to start out. Russell having some success getting inside to this point, however Puello has landed some good pictures on the counter.

Carlos Adames defeats Terrell Gausha by unanimous choice

Carlos Adames defeated Terrell Gausha by unanimous choice to defend his WBC middleweight title. The judges’ scorecards have been 119-109, 118-110, and 118-110 all for Adames.

The pay-per-view opener was gradual to start out and by no means picked up as Adames by no means pushed the tempo, regardless of strolling Gausha down the vast majority of the struggle. Regardless of the broad scorecards the struggle appeared shut heading into the championship rounds, with Gausha ending sturdy after Adames opened a lead early.

However the judges clearly noticed it as a method visitors, in what was an absence luster first protection for the lately elevated Adames.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 12

Closing spherical and Gausha may take it with a robust spherical relying on what the judges have most popular. Adames has seemingly landed the higher pictures however his inactivity has left the door open for Gausha. Spherical 12 mirroring the earlier 11 as Adames walks him down, throwing sporadically whereas Gausha responds with some stable connects. Punch stats nearly equivalent into the ultimate minute of the struggle. Adames in all probability wins an in depth remaining 30 seconds, it’s going to be tight on the playing cards.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 11

Into the championship rounds and Gausha may seemingly take it with a robust end. Adames seems uninspired in his first title protection. Adames starting to land commonly halfway via the spherical, Gausha responds with some pictures however extra important connects got here from Adames. Gausha will get hit beneath the belt quickly after, pausing the motion. Neither fighter has landed greater than 100 punches via 11.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 10

The punch stats are very shut into spherical 10 and whereas Adames had opened up a little bit of a lead early, it appears Gausha has closed that barely on the playing cards. Robust struggle to evaluate with neither fighter doing a lot of something. Adames lands some good pictures, particularly to physique, however hasn’t thrown greater than two consecutive punches all struggle it appears. Adames doubtless takes the spherical, although it was shut.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 9

Adames is outlanding Gausha 64-58 via eight rounds. Each fighters staring one another down and throwing the occasional shot or two however neither needs to unload. Gausha doing properly all issues thought-about, turning up the strain on Adames within the second half of the struggle whereas avoiding any damaging pictures, though Adames hasn’t given him a lot to keep away from.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 8

Gausha throwing a bit of greater than Adames to start out, however Adames lands some good physique pictures on the within within the opening minute. Not solely are each fighters not throwing a ton of punches, however neither are touchdown very many, usually glancing pictures off the gloves. Each fighters shut out the spherical with just a few pictures, Gausha outlands Adames although and sure takes the spherical.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 7

You’ll suppose Adames can be fired up for his first struggle as world champ however not so far. Issues are beginning to warmth up within the opening minute, Gausha lands on the within and Adames responds with some sturdy pictures. For the primary time this struggle Gausha is strolling Adames down, however Adames shakes Gausha with an enormous proper midway via. Liveliest spherical of the struggle to this point, however that is not saying a lot. Adames may take it off some huge connects however shut spherical.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 6

Gausha lands a pair stable pictures within the opening minute. Adames responds with a proper to the physique however seems hesitant to unload. When Adames assaults he is throwing one or two pictures at a time after which taking a step again. Gausha on the very least is unloading now and again. Adames in all probability takes the spherical off the constant strain, however he is landed below 35 punches via six.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 5

Up to now Adames is outlanding Gausha 22-14, unimpressive to this point however Adames continues to extend his output because the struggle goes on. Adames touchdown some pictures all through however Gausha responds with a pleasant flurry halfway via. Adames appears hesitant to unload whereas Gausha is shifting across the ring, avoiding his strain and popping in with a mixture sporadically. The challenger doubtless takes that spherical.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 4

Adames ramping up the strain some extra and lands a pleasant proper to the physique in the beginning of the spherical. Gausha lastly begins to throw some combos touchdown just a few pictures on Adames. Adames is beginning to bang away at Gausha, touchdown some stable pictures however not piling on the strain. Adames takes the spherical, touchdown his greatest pictures of the struggle, however this one is but to warmth up.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 3

Adames is ever so barely ramping up the strain, however neither fighter touchdown a lot of something within the first half of the spherical. Gausha seems to be ready for an opportunity to counter, however Adames hasn’t gotten inside to provide him an opportunity. Adames controlling the tempo however hardly any landed punches via three on this one.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 2

One other cautious begin from each fighters, as Gausha continues to jab away, though not many are discovering a house. Adames trying to arrange an enormous proper hand along with his jab and whereas he is pushing Gausha again, he is not throwing many punches. Guasha lands a pleasant proper within the remaining thirty seconds, in all probability takes the spherical on his exercise.

Carlos Adames vs Terrell Gausha: Spherical 1

That is Adames’ first protection of the WBC middleweight title since getting elevated from interim champion earlier this yr, a protracted overdue motion by the WBC. Gausha is throwing a number of jabs to start out the struggle, attempting to fend off the strain of Adames. Neither fighter too aggressive in spherical one, gradual begin.

Methods to watch Gervonta Davis, David Benavidez fights?

The Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin and David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk struggle card will probably be streamed on Prime Video pay-per-view.

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Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin, Benavidez vs Gvozdyk ring walk times

Saturday’s four-fight pay-per-view card will begin at 7 p.m. CT, with the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin ring walks expected to begin at approximately 10:15 p.m. CT. The ring walks for the co-main event between David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk are expected to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. CT.

• PPV start time: 7 p.m. CT
• Davis vs. Martin ring walks: approx. 10:15 p.m. CT
• Benavidez vs. Gvozdyk ring walks: approx. 9:15 p.m. CT

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin, Benavidez vs Gvozdyk pay-per-view price

The Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin pay-per-view, featuring David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, will cost $74.95 through Prime Video.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin, Benavidez vs Gvozdyk fight predictions

Each of the top two fights on tonight’s card have the potential to be either intriguing battles or one-sided affairs.

Martin’s footwork could go a long way, but he will still have his work cut out for him trying to avoid a bomb from Tank for 12 rounds.

Martin can use his legs and size advantage to stay out of Tank’s range and pressure him methodically, likely banking some rounds in the first half of the fight. But as the fight enters its second half, Tank will start to find his timing, landing some solid shots before eventually connecting on a bomb that ends the fight late.

Benavidez and Gvozdyk I see being more one-sided.

Benavidez is coming off the two best wins of his career, most recently dominating previously unbeaten Demetrius Andrade, while Gvozdyk is only semi-recently returned from a four-year layoff. We see Benavidez starting strong, overwhelming Gvozdyk with his pressure and stopping him in the first half of the fight.

Predictions: Davis def. Martin by TKO-9; Benavidez def. Gvozdyk by TKO-4; Russell defeats Puello by KO-6; Adames def. Gausha by KO-8.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs Frank Martin fight undercard

In addition to the Davis and Benavidez doubleheader, Saturday’s card features a handful of former and current world champions. The pay-per-view opener will feature recently elevated middleweight champion Carlos Adames, before former world champion Alberto Puello takes on the undefeated Gary Antuanne Russell.

• Main event: Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin; WBA lightweight title
• Co-main: David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk; interim WBC light heavyweight title
• Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Alberto Puello; interim WBC junior welterweight title
• Carlos Adames vs. Terrell Gausha; WBC middleweight title

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin, Benavidez vs Gvozdyk fight location

The Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Frank Martin card, featuring David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

One of the most historic venues in all of boxing, the MGM Grand Garden Arena has hosted major fights including Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao and Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder. This weekend’s card will be the 100th championship boxing event to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs Frank Martin fight odds

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is a -700 favorite to win on BetMGM, while Frank Martin is +450. The fight is +150 to go the full 12 rounds.

• Davis by KO/TKO: -190
• Davis by decision: +250
• Martin by KO/TKO: +1200
• Martin by decision: +800

Fight odds as of June 10, odds via BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet

David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk fight odds

David Benavidez is a -550 favorite to win on BetMGM, while Oleksandr Gvozdyk is +350. The over/under on rounds is 9.5.

• Benavidez by KO/TKO: -190
• Benavidez by decision: +240
• Gvozdyk by KO/TKO: +800
• Gvozdyk by decision: +1000

Fight odds as of June 10, odds via BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fight record

Gervonta Davis is 29-0 with 27 wins by knockout.

Davis has been a world champion at junior lightweight and now lightweight, knocking out virtually every opponent that’s crossed his path. Most recently, Davis took on Ryan Garcia in April 2023, winning by seventh-round knockout in one of the most anticipated and most watched fights of the past few years.

Davis is ranked No. 2 at lightweight and No. 8 pound for pound by The Ring. ESPN ranks him No. 2 at lightweight and No. 7 pound for pound.

Frank Martin fight record

Frank Martin is 18-0 with 12 wins by knockout.

Martin is one of the top contenders at lightweight and will be challenging for his first world title on Saturday. The best win of his career came in December 2022 when he beat fellow undefeated contender Michel Rivera by unanimous decision.

Martin is ranked No. 5 at lightweight by both The Ring and ESPN.

David Benavidez fight record

David Benavidez is 28-0 with 24 wins by knockout.

Benavidez is a two-time former super middleweight champion, having lost his belt outside of the ring both times. He is the interim WBC super middleweight champion and mandatory challenger to Canelo Alvarez.

No longer content to wait for his shot at the 168-pound undisputed champion Alvarez, Benavidez now moves up a weight class to challenge for the interim WBC title at light heavyweight. The winner will be a mandatory challenger to the winner of the undisputed 175-pound title fight between Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol in October.

Benavidez is ranked No. 2 at super middleweight by The Ring and ESPN.

Oleksandr Gvozdyk fight record

Oleksandr Gvozdyk is 20-1 with 16 wins by knockout.

Gvozdyk is a former world champion at light heavyweight, having lost the belt in his lone career defeat to unified 175-pound champion Artur Beterbiev. Following the loss to Beterbiev, Gvozdyk was out of the ring for over three years before returning in 2023.

Since returning, Gvozdyk has won three times in seven months against largely unknown opponents, and now steps up to face Benavidez, who may be the toughest opponent of Gvozdyk’s career.

Gvozdyk is ranked No. 7 at light heavyweight by The Ring and No. 6 by ESPN.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis stats

Gervonta Davis is one of the best knockout punchers in the sport, but like many big punchers, he’s not particularly active in the ring until he finds his opening and puts his opponent’s lights out.

Davis throws the second-fewest punches per round in all of boxing with an average of 33.2, but he is top 10 in connect percentage, landing 35.2% of his punches. Davis’ output in the ring may not be very high, but when he does throw, he tends to connect at a high rate.

While he’s top 10 in total connect percentage, Davis has boxing’s second-best power punch connect percentage, landing 47.7% of power punches thrown. Davis tends to lose lots of rounds due to a relative lack of activity in the ring, but it is almost inevitable that he will find a hole and capitalize with a brutal knockout shot.

David Benavidez stats

As opposed to the main event’s star, Benavidez is active inside the ring, providing consistent pressure and punches in bunches.

Benavidez doesn’t just throw a lot of punches to see what sticks, he’s methodical when he attacks and is one of the most accurate punchers in the sport. Benavidez lands an average of 23.5 punches per round, seventh best among active fighters.

He lands those punches at an efficient rate too, connecting on 37.4% of his total punches, second best in boxing. Benavidez’s pressure doesn’t mean he’s lacking on defense though, his opponents land just 24.7% of power punches on Benavidez and his plus/minus is top five among active boxers.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin, Benavidez vs Gvozdyk weigh-in results

Gervonta Davis weighed in at 133.4 pounds during Friday’s weigh in, while Frank Martin weighed in at 134.4 pounds. The lightweight limit is 135 pounds.

David Benavidez weighed in at 174.2 pounds for his first light heavyweight fight, while Oleksandr Gvozdyk weighed in at the same, 174.2 pounds. The light heavyweight limit is 175 pounds.

Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @hccamp.