“I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there,” said WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis after winning a 12-round round unanimous decision over Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
“I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down…he’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head. I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. I hurt my hand in the sixth round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. He’s a warrior. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”
Davis added that he’s ready to take on all comers. “Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”
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Meanwhile, Cruz indicated that he deserved the victory. “Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,” he said.
I predicted Davis on a TKO. After watching the fight, I scored Davis winning by 3 rds. Cruz’s sturdy chin and gritty style of throwing counters when close on the inside made him game to be in this fight till the end. Yes, the Davis’ hand injury was an apparent deterrent against him as it limited him on closing the show strong. However, I think the first half of the fight gave him enough points to seal the victory. Hard for me to see a rematch here when bigger money can be made in the future against more marketable opponents. I do think Cruz is game to give anybody trouble in a fight after watching this performance.
Tank was out hustled and got pounded the last 2 rounds. His body language at the end told the story. He knows he lost.
Nah you crazy you deserves a rematch get a full fighting camp specializing in Davis Mexican fans would full a stadium and make the Ppv numbers on the key dates on may or September. Trust me these other fighters don’t wanna fight each other cruz only 23 yrs old. He can shook the world next time
If tank has a full camp for Cruz it won’t go past 5 rounds
You lost and you know it. I don’t care you excuses. Mayweather style.
For whatever reason, fighters with no tattoos like Cruz seem less flashy.
Angel Manfredy wins in my book with the most decorated tattoos.
Looks like the 135 pound division having 4 kings is turning out to having 3 queens and 1 king . Loma will be back on top and will be the only king
Nope Loma refused to fight the best and went on the Franchise Protection Program. Teo blew away the p4p smoke and mirrors.
Loma is finished
Teo Jr, get off fightnews comment section, ya scant:) We all know it’s you silly boy.
Lopez is thru.. he’s depressed from what I’ve read… healthy Loma will put him to sleep
None of those killers are “queens” you’re disrespecting the sport
Tank christmas present from maywather and company
Coudn’t take him out even with a good hand. He knows in his heart of hearts he lost.
So many people dislike Davis and Mayweather that it affects their judgement. If Davis hadn’t hurt his hand he might have stopped Cruz ( a gutsy guy ) in the later rounds. This said, I believe Lomachenko can beat Davis. I saac Cruz is a notch below these two A rated boxers. A gutsy guy, though.
When you’re a black fighter and Mexican and Filipino fans are pissed at you, that is a sign you’re a superstar. They are his biggest fans because they will continue to pay to see him fight Mexican fighters in hopes of him losing. He’s the only 135lbs fighter who continually sells out. As Floyd said, people that hate him project that onto Tank even though he’s been nothing but humble, respectful and maturing. If the man says he hurt his hand its no different than Manny saying he hurt his shoulder. Floyd would be a fool not to let Tank and Cruz run it back. This is similar to him and Castillo and would make TONS of money.
Cruz fought a good fight but most was ineffective aggression, as in no clean punches landing. Tank landed the bigger and harder punches but faded a bit sown the stretch. Tank tamed the bull because Cruz from him falling into his punches and allowing Tank to grab him. Cruz made a good fight is why people are writing Cruz won.
The same happened when Mayweather had a tough fight with Maidana and Castellio. They fought a good rough fight and many people said they should have won although Floyd landed the cleaner harder shots. Its obvious Tank’s affiliation with Floyd are turning fans against him.
Let’s discuss the elephant in the room. The real reason Tank gets hate is because the last real fight he had was Pedraza and that was 4 years ago. Since then he’s been beating up low level opposition and using the Al Haymon blueprint of getting smaller champions (2-3 divisions below) in there to make his top guys look great. Floyd is why the hate is there because he’s not willing to risk much with Tank and low balling anyone who is a legit threat.
Definitely not top dog. Watched 3 times now and cannotake a valid argument for Davis.
No sound=Cruz.
Live feed w/no broadcasters=Cruz
Regular Showtime cast=Cruz
Comment section here=Cruz
The only reason you hurt your hand is because you play with yourself too much!! Just another loudmouth !!!
would rather watch loma fight than these other guys like tank and stevenson and lopez they fight set ups and proceed to say there the best