Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Live updates, round-by-round scoring, results

Live results: Gervonta Davis wins by 8th round TKO over Frank Martin (1:29) Tank retains WBA lightweight title

Arguably the premier name in boxing and current WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) faces Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) this Saturday, June 15. The 12-round title bout will close out an action-packed card taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Coverage of Tank-Martin begins at 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video PPV.

Davis enters following a 7th-round TKO win against Ryan Garcia last April. The electric power puncher from Baltimore boasts a 93.7% knockout rate and has not lost in 29 professional fights. Tank has successfully defended his title with recent wins over Hector Garcia, Rolly Romero, and Issac Cruz.

Martin is a seven-year professional who defeated Artem Harutyunyan by unanimous decision in his last fight. The 29-year-old from Dallas trains with Derrick James and has received support from Errol Spence Jr. With no major fights on his track record, Martin gets a chance at the best fighter in the 135-pound division.

Davis comes into the bout as the favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. He is a -700 betting favorite while Martin is a +475 underdog. The favored method of victory is Davis by knockout (-180).

Tank vs. Martin round-by-round results

Round 1: Martin 10-9

Jab from Martin and now he tries a body shot. Left hook from Martin to the body of Davis. Martin being more aggressive to start. Tank walks down Martin being patient. Overhand left from Martin. Nice body shot from the challenger.

Round 2: Martin 10-9 (Martin 20-18)

Couple jabs from Martin, followed up with a right hook. Martin looking at Tank and testing the guard of Davis. Tank aims a quick left hand but misses. Martin aims one right back and he misses. Counter punch from Davis connects. Davis tries a combination but Martin ties him up.

Round 3: Martin 10-9 (Martin 30-27)

Martin opens up with a combination that lands partially. Tank faints and Martin covers up nicely. A grin from Davis. Sweeping left body shot from Tank. Counter left from Martin. Late one-two from Martin.

Round 4: Davis 10-9 (Martin 39-37)

Double jab from Martin to start. Tank fires back a counter. Martin leaning off a sweeping left that misses. Big right from Davis, best punch of the fight. Tank again this time Martin run in for a tie up. Tide could be turning.

Round 5: Davis 10-9 (Martin 48-47)

Tank unleashes a lethal left hand and Martin on the run. Straight jab from Davis, followed by a right upper cut. Nice counter from Martin. Davis has stepped up the activity.

Round 6: Davis 10-9 (57-57)

Martin standing tall with Tank. Left hand lands for Davis. Nice counter left from Martin. Double left hand from Tank. Sweeping left hand from Davis.

Round 7: Davis 10-9 (Davis 67-66)

Double right from Tank. Here comes a combination from Davis and he connects again. Lead uppercut and a big from left from Davis, Tank now walking him down. Counter left gets Martin off balance and shakes him.

Round 8: Davis TKO

Tank stalking Martin and the challenger’s in trouble. Double left as Martin gets closer to the canvas, sweeping uppercut. A huge left and Martin falls down. He fails to beat the count, this one is over!