Gervonta Davis knocks Leo Santa Cruz out cold in sensational Texas title tilt to become two-weight world champion
- Two-division world champion Davis underlines his credentials with excellent showing in Texas
A vicious left uppercut from Gervonta Davis ensured he remains unbeaten and stopped Leo Santa Cruz dead in his tracks during a sensational title fight for the WBA lightweight and super featherweight straps at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday night.
American Davis dazzled throughout the six rounds that the contest stretched and when he delivered the finish it was ferocious, handing Los Angeles-based Mexican Santa Cruz (37-2-1) the first knockout loss of his career.
The stirring contest was the biggest test of Davis’ (24-0) short career and the 25-year-old came through the examination with flying colours.
Both fighters indicated they were ready to stand and trade from the first bell and Santa Cruz got the better of a rapid opening, with Davis admitting after the fight he came in cold and needed time to warm to his task.
But as the fight wore on Davis was at his blistering best firing in a series of punishing combinations as he marked up the face of his Mexican opponent.