WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) is set to defend his belt opposite Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) on Saturday, June 15. This fight caps off a loaded card taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amazon Prime Video PPV will have live coverage of the event starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Tank makes his first fight appearance after 14 months off, last defeating Ryan Garcia in April 2023. Martin enters the challenger, coming off an unanimous decision victory against Artem Harutyunyan last July.
Davis is a -700 betting favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, while Martin enters the underdog (+475). The favored method of victory is Davis to win by knockout (-180).
The co-main event features a clash at light heavyweight, as current WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) takes on Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs). This fight will be for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title, with Benavidez making his debut at 175 pounds. Gvozdyk takes the ring in his fourth fight back following a short retirement.
Benavidez comes into the bout as the betting favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. He is a -650 favorite with Gvozdyk entering as the +450 underdog. The favored method of victory is Benavidez to win by knockout (-190).
Full undercard for Tank vs. Martin
Main event: Gervonta Davis won TKO-8 over Frank Martin (1:29) Tank retains WBA lightweight title
“He was so great he stopped him in 8.”
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) June 16, 2024
GERVONTA DAVIS KNOCKS OUT FRANK MARTIN IN THE 8TH ROUND! HIS 28TH KO/TKO VICTORY!pic.twitter.com/e5tgLUNmef
- Title fight: Benavidez won UD-12 over Gvozdyk (116-112, 117-111, 119-109) Benavidez becomes interim WBC light heavyweight champion
- Alberto Puello won SD-12 over Gary Antuanne Russell (109-118, 114-113, 115-112) Puello becomes interim WBC super lightweight champion
- Carlos Adames won UD-12 over Terrell Gausha (118-110, 118-110, 119-109) Adames retains WBC middleweight title
- Kyrone Davis won UD-10 over Elijah Garcia (92-98, 97-93, 97-93)
- Mark Magsayo won UD-10 over Eduardo Ramirez (97-92, 97-92, 99-90)
- Justin Vilora won TKO-6 over Angel Contreras (2:02)
Benavidez-Gvozdyk Prediction
Gvozdyk is a skilled veteran and will do his best to keep it close. Benavidez likes to study his opponent early and then pick up the pace in later rounds. The former titleholder can’t withstand a late flurry from Benavidez and “El Monstruo” wins by stoppage.
Prediction: Benavidez to win by RTD-11
Tank-Martin Prediction
Martin won’t be an easy out and has tools to make this fight interesting. Expect him to make strides early until Tank lands a counter punch or two. The reigning WBA champion will seize control late and score a powerful hook to finish it.