It could be boring if Davis and Leo get into a jabbing contest on October 24, wouldn’t it? That’s why the people in the gym know that, but the world doesn’t’ know that yet, or they seem to forget,” said Gervonta. At 135, I feel a little heavy. “When Tevin was calling me out, and then he got beat bad by Jo Jo Diaz. “It would be big because that guy comes to fight,” said Davis when asked what it would be like to be the first guy to knockout Leo Santa Cruz. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Preparing In Las Vegas For Upcoming Fight Against Leo Santa CruzWhile the Ravens are having their success, Baltimore's own boxing champion is getting ready for his big showdown. “When I say I’m probably the most skilled fighter fighting on TV,  I truly believe that. “I don’t know if I’m supposed to say this, but I’m not fighting in Connecticut,” Tank Davis said. “I’d rather fight here anyway, given that Leo is from California. ‘I want to fight Gervonta Davis.’. With Santa Cruz throwing at a high clip each round, it’s going to force Gervonta to go for the knockout out of survival. Davis could have gotten the better of the 33-year-old Redkach by fighting fairly. I’m going to keep beating the hell out of the guys in front of me,” said Davis. “I normally start my camps late by six or seven weeks, but now I’m doing the whole 12-week camp. “I believe so because it’s not just me bringing the crowd. NBA Trade Rumors: Goran Dragić’s Future With Miami Heat Not as Straightforward as It Looks. “Other than that, I’m fighting who’s in front of me, and I’m showing them I’m a top guy. I’m talking about right now,” Tank said. © 2020 Showtime Networks Inc. and Showtime Digital Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a ViacomCBS Company. It’s easy for Gervonta to say that he won’t try and knockout Leo Santa Cruz, but when the fists start flying on October 24, we’ll see Tank go for the KO as always. You beat them up bad in front of their hometown, so it makes them feel small,” said Tank Davis. He’s crying to get a rematch. “I had to apologize to Al [Haymon] that I beat him up so bad. By Dan Ambrose: The target venue for the Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, according to @PugBoxing. Read: WATCH: Mike Tyson’s Greatest Rival Evander Holyfield Gets his Ear Adjusted, Essentially Sports © 2020 | All Rights Reserved, Robert Kubica Defends Max Verstappen’s Controversial Driving Style From “So-Called Experts”, WATCH: Mike Tyson’s Greatest Rival Evander Holyfield Gets his Ear Adjusted, Impact of Ty Lue’s Signing on Clippers’ Duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. “He beat Adrien, and I believe he beat Gary Russell too if I’m not mistaken. By Jim Maltzman: Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis feels that he’s the best fighter in the 135-pound division today, and he’s ready to take on the top guys in that division as well as at 130 after he beats Leo Sant Cruz on October 24. He needs to come down in weight, though. Dusty Hernandez-Harrison added to Jacobs vs. Rosado on Nov.27 on DAZN, UK Live Stream: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez on FITE TV for £9.99, Michael Hunter volunteers for Tyson Fury fight, expects him to face Kabayel or Ajagba, Lomachenko has his side of negotiations completed for Teofimo fight on Oct.3, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr sells for $49.99 on PPV, Sept 12th, Chris Billam-Smith vs. Deion Jumah on November 21, Demetrius Andrade vs. However, he also needs to save himself from The Tank’s aggression. “So I don’t have time to keep talking about nobody else. Privacy Statement l Cookies Policy l Boxing Resources l Back To Top l Contact Us. “I showed that I could box [Jose] Pedraza, and then a couple of years ago by, and they think I don’t know how to box again, and I just slug. ... At 135 I can see Davis … “I think I can make it,” said Davis when asked if he can make the 130-pound limit for the Santa Cruz fight. It’s an all-out battle with two titles on the line when rising young superstar and undefeated champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis takes on Mexican legend and 4-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the title fight of the year. This is a big opportunity for me to become a superstar. I think that I can frustrate him,” said Santa Cruz. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning | Mobile User Agreement, California Privacy/Info We Collect | CA Do Not Sell My Info. I want to give the fans a great fight. I feel light at 130. Copyright © 2007-2020 Boxing News 24. “Hopefully, our numbers are high on pay-per-view. We’ll see when the time is right. No matter how much talking Tank does about being the best, he’s got to beat the top guys to take that spot. "Tank' Davis … Santa Cruz and Davis are currently scheduled to fight on Showtime pay-per-view at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. While he is confident about winning the fight, he still doesn’t want to belittle his opponent’s caliber. When they fight me, they know they’re getting their biggest paydays. I’m just excited to be on pay-per-view and fighting sone that’s not just going to be a punching bag. _taboola.push({flush: true}); The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of BoxingNews24 or its affiliates. The fighters that Davis should be facing now are Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez at 130, and Lomachenko, Teofimo, Ryan, and Haney at 130. “I believe it’ll be a big fight, and a lot of people will tune in. Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz moved to Oct.31 at San Antonio’s Alamodome Emanuel Navarrete 126 lbs vs. Ruben Villa 125 lbs – Weigh-in results Ryan … They know that for sure, so that’s why I think I’m #1. At the MGM in DC. We were also supposed to spar right after that. “I didn’t think he was close to Leo. All rights reserved. I’m going to show the fans that I can box. “When the time comes, it’s like me giving them credit. Leo will be trying his best to KO Tank, and it’ll look a little strange if Davis just boxing and not for the finish against his toughest opponent to date. Stream SHOWTIME series, movies, documentaries, sports and much more all on your favorite devices. Of the most experienced fighters on TV right now, it’s me, Canelo, Shakur. Lomachenko might only two to three more years as a top fighter before he starts getting beaten regularly when matched against fierce opposition. Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz set for double-title clash on Halloween in Texas ... President of Mayweather Promotions, which promotes Davis. It will be a historic night on October 31 when Leo Santa Cruz goes against the undefeated Gervonta Davis in a showdown that will feature fans in attendance for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19. Apart from the WBA world title at stake, the lightweight thriller is important for several other reasons. And I feel like fighting at 130. “Just beating him period would be an accomplishment. “You see, I’m not calling out anybody. Gervonta should call out Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, as it looks strange that those fighters are always asking him for a fight. “We can’t say Floyd [Mayweather] because he’s not fighting anymore. By viewing our video content you are accepting the terms of our Video Services Policy. Arum isn’t going to let Tank Davis clean out his entire stable of top 130 and 135-pounders after he takes Lomachenko’s scalp. But that’s not all. Davis vs Santa Cruz will determine two of the best boxers in their division, and none of them want to depart from their titles. While interacting with Bad Left Hook, Santa Cruz outlined his plan for the fight. “So I’m ready for this fight to show them I can do both. It’s going to be an explosive fight. Also, all the punches that Tank threw to the back of Redkach’s head was a problem. “That’s three months, and I’m going to have a nutritionist. Davis vs Santa Cruz will determine two of the best boxers in their division, and none of them want to depart from their titles.