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The highly anticipated bout between Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin for the WBA lightweight title is officially set. The fighters are scheduled to face off on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Both Davis and Martin successfully made weight during Friday's official weigh-ins, with "Tank" Davis coming in at 133.4 pounds and Martin at 134.4 pounds.
Tensions have been escalating throughout fight week, and the intensity reached its peak after both fighters hit the scales. The two engaged in a fiery faceoff, exchanging heated words as the crowd watched.
Frank Martin, particularly vocal, took to the microphone to express his readiness and determination. In contrast, Gervonta Davis remained calm and collected in his final pre-fight interview. He described the faceoff as a tactic to get into Martin's head before entertaining the fans with a backflip.
The co-main event features David Benavidez taking on Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. Both fighters made weight at 174.2 pounds. Benavidez, a two-time WBC super middleweight champion, is making his return to the light heavyweight division after nearly a decade. He sent a strong message to his opponent, promising a knockout.
Here are the full weigh-in results for the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin card:
Main Card:
Gervonta Davis (133.4) vs. Frank Martin (134.4) - WBA lightweight title
David Benavidez (174.2) vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk (174.2) - WBC interim light heavyweight title
Gary Antuanne Russell (138.2) vs. Alberto Puello (139.8) - WBC interim super lightweight title
Carlos Adames (159.2) vs. Terrell Gausha (160) - WBC middleweight title
Prelims:
Mark Magsayo (129.4) vs. Eduardo Ramirez (129) - Super featherweight
Justin Viloria (129.8) vs. Angelo Antonio Contreras (129.8) - Super featherweight
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