Frank Martin, boasting an unblemished record of 18 wins in as many fights, is considered one of the top lightweights in recent years. However, his upcoming opponent, Gervonta Davis, has issued a stark warning, suggesting that Martin cannot afford to slack off in training, especially after seen partying with Ryan Garcia.
Scheduled to meet on June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title, the clash between Davis and Martin has already sparked controversy beyond the two fighters.
During a recent face-to-face encounter, defending champion “Tank” Davis raised concerns about Martin’s commitment, referencing his social activities with Garcia. Davis questioned, “Do you have the skills to do that?”
Tank questions his rival’s skills
“You’ve been with Ryan (Garcia)… been drinking, been out with him partying,”Davis stated. He continued, “Do you have the skills to be out partying and missing (training)?! You don’t have the skills to be doing that.”
Davis highlighted Martin’s late start in boxing, noting, “You started(boxing) when you were 15. If I started at 15… If I started when I was 15… I’m taking that sh*t off. I’m grinding (training all day), I ‘I’m grinding!”
In a press conference, Davis further dismissed Martin’s bravado, stating, “He put on for the people that he comes with here, because they think they’re ‘thugs’ and sh*t like that but I’m telling you, it’s a different beast in front of him.”
Asserting his dominance, Davis warned, “Nobody that’s walking with him, holding his hand, is going to be able to save him June 15th. I’m telling you. And it’s a lot of s**t built up, a lot built up, and I’m going to take it out on him. Sorry it’s going to be him.”
The Davis-Martin bout will headline a card featuring fights between David Benavidez and Oleksander Gvozdyk, the rematch of Edwin de los Santos and Jose Valenzuela, and Demetrius Andrade against David Morrell, among others.
