Toughest Victory Yet For Gervonta "Tank" Davis!

The Mayweather Promotions superstar, Gervonta "Tank" Davis said in the final press conference that Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz would possibly bring out all his boxing skills to win this fight. Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) remained undefeated with a tougher than expected unanimous decision victory over Isaac Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KOs) of Mexico, on Sunday night. Two judges scored it 115-113 with a third having it 116-112 for the Baltimore, Maryland native. 

Cruz came out in the opening round fighting the only way he knew he would have a chance to win, coming forward the entire round with nonstop pressure. He landed a few good shots late in the round that made Davis know it was going to be an all out war. 

Davis adjusted well from the pressure of Cruz by connecting on a few blistering counter uppercuts to gain Cruz's attention. Cruz proved to have a good chin throughout the contest as Davis continued to land the counter uppercuts. 

Cruz kept coming forward landing more shots to the body of Davis. He switched it up to the head by landing a pair of good left hooks. Davis continued to land those powerful counter uppercut. 

As the rounds added up Davis started unloading right hooks to Cruz's chin. Davis clearly looked to be winning the rounds by using his speed to beat Cruz to the punch. Cruz wasn't applying the same pressure as he was in the early rounds, but Davis applied his own pressure by using his jab to set up more uppercuts along with hooks. Late in the fight Davis seems to be favor his left arm only to reveal the he did hurt it while landing a punch.

Davis: 

"I hurt my hand, so I couldn't get him out of there," said Davis, a southpaw who barley threw a left hand over the final two rounds. "I was throwing down and I hit him on top of the head. I messed it up."

Results From The Washington Golden Gloves Regional Finals

Here are the results from the Washington Golden Gloves Regional Championships that took place on December 4, 2021 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.

Novice Division

125 lbs. Female Bout

Erniece Dawson, Lexington Park, MD defeated Jaz Spuill, Baltimore, MD

138 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Edris Zabi, Centreville, VA defeated Ian Cooper, Fayetteville, NC

138 lbs. 

Kiayon Strowbridge, Temple Hills, MD defeated John Lange, Great Falls, VA

152 lbs.

Titus Ashe, Baltimore, MD defeated (RSC) Deandre Reeves, Chesapeake, VA

165 lbs.

Marcus Scott, Forestville, MD defeaeted (RSC) Williams McCallister, Newport News, VA

175 lbs. Tremaine Fuller, California, MD: Walkover Winner

175 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Nocholas Ramirez, Raleigh, NC defeated Edison Rios, Annadale, VA 

178 lbs.

Keith Shelton, Richmond, VA defeated Curtis Levere, Glen Burnie, MD 

201 lbs.

Karon Pinson, Nottington, MD winner by (RSC Injury) over Ladonald Byrd, Woodbridge, VA

201+ lbs. 

Isaiah Branch, Baltimore, MD: Walkover Champion

Open Division

125 lbs.

Marlin Smith, Lexington Park, MD defeated Te'Von Wilson, Washington, DC

138 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Jeffrey Yu, Vienna, VA defeated (RSC) Oluwajuwono Adadeselu, Upper Marlboro, MD 

138 lbs.

Deric Davis, Fort Washington, MD defeated Andrew Duke, Richmond, VA

152 lbs.

Tabish Faqiri, Woodbridge, VA defeated Salvador Jovel, Kensington, MD 

165 lbs.

Carlos Flowers, Dover, DE defeated Alberto Boites, Williamsburg, VA

 

178 lbs. Nasheed Smith, Washington, DC: Walkover Champion

201 lbs.

Raphael Carolina, Wendell, NC defeated Steven Parks, Key Mar, MD

201+ lbs. 

Michael Nwachokwu, Raleigh, NC defeated Shaka Williams, Washington, DC 

Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament

Deric Davis 

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The Washington Golden Gloves Tournament will start again in May of 2022 and the Golden Gloves National Championships will be in August 0f 2022.

Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Set, Both Make Weight!

Undefeated five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and top contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz handled their final business at the weigh-in in preparation before battling for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME PPV this Sunday, December 5 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Davis and Cruz came in under the 135 pound limit. 

Davis 134.5 pounds

Cruz 134.25 pounds

Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Final Press Conference Quotes

Undefeated five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and top contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz met up and faced off at their final press conference in preparation for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Title before they headline a SHOWTIME PPV this Sunday, December 5 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m happy and excited to be in this position, I’ve been working hard getting ready for this new opponent. I know Cruz is going to come to fight. The fans are going to be the winners in this fight because we’re both coming in prepared to be at our best. I’m ready to put on a great show on December 5."

“Anything can happen in boxing, so I just try to stay on task. I’m always ready to step up to any challenge thrown my way and get the job done."

“This is a more interesting fight now because we both come forward. This is going to be something great for the fans and another exciting night for the sport of boxing. May the best man win. We’re both coming with our ‘A’ games."

“He can say I haven’t faced someone like him, but he’s never fought anybody like me either. I can box and I can hit. We’ll see what he’s saying when he gets hit in the face."

“December 5 is going to be fireworks for sure. It’s going to be something you can’t miss. Don’t go get your popcorn or anything like that during this fight. This is another tough task, but this is what I’m made for."

“You always have to adapt in boxing. No matter what comes your way. I’m going to adapt to Cruz. I’m figuring out every day how Cruz is thinking and what he’s going to bring to the fight."

“Cruz has impressed me in his past fights. He comes in there to win. He doesn’t look to just hang in there. He wants to go in and take it. He’s not an opponent I can overlook. A win over him would be big for me."

“It is different training to fight a shorter opponent. I usually fight guys taller than me, so it’s an adjustment. It’s another thing I have to adapt to. Everything we’re doing is to figure him out."

“December 5 is going to be a fireworks show. This is going to be one of the best fights of the year. It’s not just a boxing match, it’s an event. Make sure you come out."

“I’m excited to be in this position. I’m grateful for it. I’m trying to continue to grow as a fighter and just improve each day."

ISAAC CRUZ

“December 5 is going to be a great fight. I’m ready to shock the world and become the next star in the pantheon of Mexican boxing champions."

“I’m ready to put on a show on December 5 at STAPLES Center. There was a wide array of feelings when I knew I got this fight, but most of all, it made me really motivated to be ready for this opportunity."

“We are not overconfident in any way, but Gervonta has not fought anyone with my style and with my characteristics. We’re working really hard to make sure my style will work the best that it can on December 5."

“The real winner of this fight is going to be the fans. ‘Pitbull’ and ‘Tank’ are going to crash into each other and people will be on the edge of their seats."

“I can guarantee that I’m hungry and motivated to win this fight. I’m fighting for more than myself, I’m fighting for my family and to make my country proud. I know that if I win this fight, it will change my whole career."

“The key to defeating Gervonta is for me to want it more. I want that belt in my hand. It’s going to come down to determination."

“I’m always thankful for the opportunities I get. It’s my job to work hard and take advantage of each opportunity as I get them. I’m going to come forward and present my power. Once he feels my power, the fight is going to turn toward me."

“It’s up to Gervonta to show that he’s a superstar in the ring. I don’t see him as an impossible task to defeat at all."

“I always want to fight the best and Gervonta is one of the best. I’m training really hard so that I’m up to that challenge.”

Bout Sheet For Regional Championships On December 4th!

The Washington Golden Gloves Regional Championships are on December 4, 2021 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. The show will start at 7 PM.

Here's the Bout Sheet:

Novice Division

119 lbs.

Erniece Dawson, Lexington Park, MD vs Alexandria Brennan, Ashburn, VA

138 lbs. 

Edris Zabi, Centreville, VA vs Ian Cooper, Fayetteville, NC

138 lbs. 

Kiayon Strowbridge, Temple Hills, MD vs John Lange, Great Falls, VA

152 lbs.

Titus Ashe, Baltimore, MD vs Deandre Reeves, Chesapeake, VA

165 lbs.

Marcus Scott, Forestville, MD vs Williams McCallister, Newport News, VA

175 lbs.

Tremaine Fuller, California, MD vs Devin Churbe, Parkton, NC

175 lbs.

Edison Rios, Annadale, VA vs Nocholas Ramirez, Raleigh, NC

178 lbs.

Curtis Levere, Glen Burnie, MD vs Keith Shelton, Richmond, VA

201 lbs.

Karon Pinson, Nottington, MD vs Ladonald Byrd, Woodbridge, VA

201+ lbs. 

Isaiah Branch, Baltimore, MD vs Steven Siakum, Herndon, VA

Open Division

125 lbs.

Te'Von Wilson, Washington, DC vs Marlin Smith, Lexington Park, MD

138 lbs. 

Oluwajuwono Adadeselu, Upper Marlboro, MD vs Jeffrey Yu, Vienna, VA

138 lbs.

Deric Davis, Fort Washington, MD vs Andrew Duke, Richmond, VA

152 lbs.

Eric Middleton, Washington, DC vs Tabish Faqiri, Woodbridge, VA

165 lbs.

Carlos Flowers, Dover, DE vs Alberto Boites, Williamsburg, VA

178 lbs.

Nasheed Smith, Washington, DC vs Tyireek Small, Hampton, VA

201 lbs.

Steven Parks, Key Mar, MD vs Raphael Carolina, Wendell, NC

201+ lbs. 

Shaka Williams, Washington, DC vs Michael Nwachokwu, Raleigh, NC

 

Results From The Washington Golden Gloves Championship Finals

Here are the winners from the Washington Golden Gloves Championship Finals on Saturday, November 20th at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. 

Novice Division 

Walkovers

125lbs. 

Devon Evans (Time To Grind)  2021 Champion

Age 17 125 lbs. 

Antonio Jackson (Upton Gym) 2021 Champion

Age 17 138lbs.

Noah Ashe (Upton Gym) 2021 Champion

Female 141lbs.

Ivana Pannell (Upton Gym) 2021 Champion

Masters 165lbs. 

Kristin Wallace (Knowledge Boxing) 2021 Champion

178lbs. 

Curtis Levere 1st Class Boxing) 2021 Champion

Masters 178lbs.

Shanika Queen (knowledge Boxing) 2021 Champion

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Scheduled Bouts

125lbs. (Female Bout)

Erniece Dawson (Knowledge Boxing) defeated Celina Mira Galvez (Champions Gym) 

138lbs. 

Kiayon Strowbridge (Dream Team) defaeted Nicholas Isacc (Unattached)

152lbs.

Titus Ashe (Upton Gym) defeated Aaron Clingman (Raw Boxing)

Age 17 165lbs.

Legacy Allen (Tony's Gym) defeated Donald Zimmerman (Above A Costs) 

165lbs. 

Marcus Scott (#11 Overcomers) defeated McCoy Hayes III (Headbangers Gym)

201lbs. 

Karon Pinson (Kicked-Up Gym) defeated Fredie Spry (Champions Gym)

201+lbs.

Isaiah Branch (Mack Lewis Gym) defeated Aaron Jenson (Upton Gym)

Open Division

Walkovers

Age 17 125lbs. 

Jayden Wright (Hillcrest Boxing) 2021 Champion

Age 17 138lbs 

Erick Acosta (Main Street Gym) 2021 Champion

138lbs.

Deric Davis (Headbangers Gym) 2021 Champion

141lbs. (Female)

Nerissa  Turner (Elite Boxing) 2021 Champion

152lbs. 

Eric Middleton (Nomis Youth Network) 2021 Champion

201+lbs. 

Shaka Williams (Nomis Youth Network) 2021 Champion

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Scheduled Bouts

125lbs.

Ragahleak Bartee (Headbangers Gym) defeated Marlin Smith (Knowledge Boxing)

165lbs.

Carlos Flowers (1st State Boxing) defeated Christian Hamilton (Champions Gym) 

178lbs. 

Nasheed Smith (Headbanger Gym) defeated Nijay Brown ( Agoge Boxing)

201lbs.

Tyrone Russ (Hillcrest Boxing) defeated Damion Pringle (Nomis Youth Network)

(Awards accepted by Coach Jamie Harris)

The Headbangers Boxing Gym received the Outstanding Boxing Team Award. Ragahleak Bartee from the Headbangers Gym received the Outstanding Boxer Award of the tournament. 

All winners advanced to the Regional Championships that will take place on December 4, 2021 where the DC/MD/DE will face VA/NC at 7:00 pm at Rosecroft Raceway.

Glenn Dezurn Jr. Set To Fight For NABA Super Bantamweight Title!

Baltimore, Maryland super bantamweight Glenn Dezurn Jr. weighed in today in preparation for his fight Saturday, November 13th at the Cathedral Room at St Nicholas in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Dezurn 120.2 and Dovhun 121.2

Dezurn (14-2-1, 10 KO's) will be taking on undefeated Oleh Dovhun (12-0, 5 KO's) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by way of Stebnyk, Ukraine for the NABA Super Bantamweight Title. 

Dezurn last fight was on Saturday 24, July 2021 at Buckhead Fight Club in Atlanta, Georgia where he scored a second-round TKO over Manual Galaviz. Oleh Dovhun was in a scheduled eight-round contest where he scored a first-round TKO against Julio Garcia in June of 2021at the Boyd County Community Center, Ashland, Kentucky.