Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis defends against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on Dec.5th in Los Angeles, Ca ⋆ Boxing News 24
Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA Light-weight Championship in opposition to hard-hitting Isaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz on Sunday, December 5 stay on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Heart in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions occasion.
Cruz, ranked No. 2 within the IBF, steps in to switch Rolando Romero.
The stay occasion tickets, that are promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions, and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and will be bought at AXS.com.
Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ throughout his skilled profession.
“That is going to be an amazing battle on SHOWTIME PPV,” mentioned Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “Isaac Cruz was prepared for this ample alternative, and I count on him to return ready to ship the battle of his life.
Nevertheless, Gervonta Davis is a generational expertise who’s solely getting higher. This battle goes to finish spectacularly on December 5.”
“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a alternative opponent in a high-pressure, pay-per-view battle in opposition to one of many brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ mentioned Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Cruz presents a unique, and a few would argue a harder problem to Tank Davis.
Cruz gained’t again down, and he’ll deliver the battle to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s mix of very good boxing expertise and explosive energy, and we all know what he’s able to.
It will likely be the irresistible drive versus the immovable object, which suggests fireworks at STAPLES Heart and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’
Davis (25-0, 24 KOs), star of the Mayweather Promotions steady, added one other highlight-filled efficiency in June, as he stopped beforehand unbeaten Mario Barrios to seize a 140-pound title and turn into a three-division world champion.
The Baltimore-native captured his light-weight championship with a Twelfth-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.
“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the battle, however everybody is aware of what I do,” mentioned Davis. “I are available on the lookout for the knockout, and that’s precisely what I’m going to do on this battle. I’m again in Los Angeles the place the celebs shine, and I’m going to gentle it up in opposition to Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Heart on December 5.’’
The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) might be seeking to tough up Davis and make him work time beyond regulation if he desires to return away with the win. A local of Mexico Metropolis, Cruz shot up the light-weight rankings in 2020, saying his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September.
Cruz adopted that up in 2021 by successful a unanimous determination over beforehand unbeaten Matías Romero in March and most just lately defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by determination in June.
Since making his U.S. debut in December 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his subsequent four-ring appearances, showing on SHOWTIME 3 times along with beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.
“First, I wish to thank Gervonta Davis and his group for this chance – a chance I gained’t let get previous me,’’ Cruz mentioned.
“God keen, I’ll be world champion on December 5. This battle is a big motivation for me as knowledgeable and as a private objective. I’m positive after December 5, everybody in boxing will know the identify Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’
