Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

This weekend, the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas will host a high-stakes battle for the WBA lightweight title. The winner of this clash between undefeated lightweights Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin, will be in a prime position to unify the division. Davis, the American defending his WBA lightweight gold, is the clear favorite against the less experienced Martin.

Boxing: WBA Lightweight Championship

Where to watch: Amazon Prime PPV

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV

Date: 16.06.2024. 05:00

Gervonta Davis, a 29-year-old powerhouse from Baltimore, has an impressive track record. He claimed the WBA lightweight title in 2023, following Devin Haney's decision to move up in weight. Prior to that, Davis held the lightweight Regular title from 2019 to 2023. His Dominance extends beyond the lightweight division, as he was the IBF super featherweight champion in 2017 and the WBA (Super) super featherweight champion twice between 2018 and 2020. With an undefeated record of 29 wins, including 27 KOs, Davis is a force to be reckoned with. He also won the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title in 2021 and is currently ranked as the second-best lightweight by The Ring Magazine.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’ 5’’
• Reach: 67.5”
• Record: 29-0 (27 KOs)

Frank Martin, known as “The Ghost”, is set to make his mark in the boxing world with his first title shot. Since his debut in 2017, the Detroit-born boxer has been steadily climbing the ranks. With twelve KOs from eighteen fights, Martin has proven his mettle and earned the title of WBC and WBA mandatory challenger in the lightweight class. His most recent victory was a hard-fought unanimous decision over the previously undefeated former Olympic bronze medalist Artem Harutyunyan in July last year.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’8’’
• Reach: 68”
• Record: 18-0 (12 KOs)

Frank Martin is a 5.50 underdog on Bet365, with Gervonta Davis winning by decision priced at 3.40 odds. 1XBET lists the favorite by KO at 3.5 and by TKO at 2.35. Betway prices Gervonta Davis to win in rounds 7 to 9 at 4.00 odds, with the fight to go the distance available at 2.62. Read more here.