![]() ![]() Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of Davis vs. Davis, a traditionally slow starter, made the necessary adjustments to Cruz's style beginning around the third round, dialing in with the uppercuts and using movement to keep Cruz from getting inside.Īs the rounds wore on, whether a product of Cruz's chin, Davis' hand, or both, it was clear Cruz was not going anywhere and he began to turn the momentum of the fight his way, pulling increasingly close on the scorecards as both men continued to land clean, powerful strikes.ĭavis was able to do just a little better in just enough rounds to earn the victory, including in what turned out to be the most important round of the fight, picking up Round 12, in a spot that likely saved him from a draw as the official scorecards read 116-112, 115-113, 115-113.Ĭan't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. ![]() Still, it’s going to be difficult for him to avoid slipping back into his typical brawling style, especially once he starts getting pressured.From the opening bell, Cruz fought as he almost always does: bulling his way forward to close the distance and keep his opponent from getting comfortable. ![]() Pitbull Cruz’s game is centered on him slugging it out with his opponents, and it’s difficult to imagine him changing that style for his fight with Tank Davis.Ĭruz’s training team has likely warned him about going to war with Gervonta. It’s going to be a hard fight, but I think Tank by stoppage,” said Santa Cruz. I think by stoppage,” Santa Cruz said when asked if Gervonta would win by knockout. “You have to watch out because when you least suspect it, he throws that big shot. I got greedy, I didn’t think, and I got caught. “If you go and brawl, you could get caught, and Tank is a strong fighter, and he’s going to catch him sooner or later. ![]() Be patient and boxing and don’t go and brawl,” said Santa Cruz on what advice he would have for Pitbull Cruz against Tank Davis. When I face fighters that are tough and come forward, it brings the best out of me. “I think when a fighter brings the pressure and is on top of you, that brings the best out of you. Gervonta Davis “Makes No Sense, I Mean – No Sense!” Says Arum It’s going to be a great fight, but Tank is going to beat him. “I think Tank Davis is too strong, and he’s on another level. He knocked out Magdaleno in Texas,” said Leo Santa Cruz. Isaac Cruz must avoid brawling with Gervonta “But I think he’s in for more of a fight than the fans are expecting,” said Russell. Anything is possible in a fight, but I think Tank will come out on top. “I’m pretty sure the pay-per-view numbers would have been much higher if it had been us versus him fighting Cruz. I was willing to take the fight on a month’s notice when I found out the fight fell through. “I don’t care who wins because I want to fight Tank. Anything can happen in the sport of boxing. “The fans are going to see what happens in the first four or five rounds,” said Russell. He’s going to come out there and be in Tank’s chest and try to be strong and punch hard. “Cruz is going to be bringing his physical best. Tank Davis At A Catch-Weight? Floyd Mayweather Wants To See It to Fighthype on Saturday’s Gervonta Davis vs. “I think Tank is going to be in much more of a fight than fans anticipated at least in the first five or so rounds,” said Gary Russell Jr. Pitbull Cruz will give Tank a tough fight Mayweather Promotions will likely throw Tank’s hat inside the ring for a fight with Kambosos next if he comes out victorious on Saturday night. Assuming Tank wins the fight, he’ll be in an excellent position to face Kambosos (20-0, 10 KOs) next for the undisputed championship. If Pitbull Cruz can pull off a similar huge upset of Tank, it would send shockwaves through the sport. defeating undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in a massive 12 round split decision victory. We already had one upset last Saturday night with the unheralded George Kambosos Jr. The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) is a substitute to replace Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, but he could prove a more difficult opponent for Tank Davis than he would have been. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz could give WBA ‘regular’ lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (25-0, 24 KOs) a much harder than expected fight this Sunday night on December 5th on Showtime PPV at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. ![]()
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