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Boxer Gervonta Davis jailed after moving without permission while on home detention
Read full article: Boxer Gervonta Davis jailed after moving without permission while on home detentionOfficials say a Baltimore judge has ordered boxer Gervonta Davis to serve the remainder of his hit-and-run sentence behind bars instead of in home detention after he moved to a luxury hotel, then a new home without permission.
Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th
Read full article: Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7thGervonta Davis delivered a stunning body shot in the seventh round, causing Ryan Garcia to stumble back and then go to a knee, ending a highly anticipated bout with a knockout at 1:44.
INSIDE THE RING: World Champion Mario Barrios talks upcoming fight with Gervonta Davis
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: World Champion Mario Barrios talks upcoming fight with Gervonta DavisNow that he has faced off with his opponent, Southwest alumnus Mario Barrios talks with KSAT 12 Sports' Larry Ramirez about his upcoming pay per view fight against Gervonta Davis on June 26.
INSIDE THE RING: Davis and Santa Cruz talk matchup with KSAT 12 Sports
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: Davis and Santa Cruz talk matchup with KSAT 12 SportsThousands of boxing fans watched online to hear from the main event fighters Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz. “There’s a lot of fans that believe in me and I do not want to disappoint them," said Santa Cruz to KSAT 12 Sports Thursday afternoon. “I’ve fought here before, fought a lefty guy and Davis is another lefty,” Santa Cruz said. For Santa Cruz, his motivation to do well Saturday is something no other boxer has ever dealt with. The most striking story in the two-part series features how Santa Cruz almost lost his father and trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, to COVID-19 this summer.
Davis building on star power in title bout with Santa Cruz
Read full article: Davis building on star power in title bout with Santa CruzDavis wants to become a pay-per-view star, much like his promoter and mentor Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in his prime. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)Gervonta Davis wants to become a pay-per-view star, much like his promoter and mentor Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in his prime. But Mayweather sees a pay-per-view future for Davis, a rising star who has both charisma and power. “You want to be the best you’ve got to beat the best,” Santa Cruz said. “I wanted to be a pay-per-view fighter and now I’m living the dream,” Santa Cruz said.
INSIDE THE RING: Alamodome to open doors to boxing fans Halloween night
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: Alamodome to open doors to boxing fans Halloween nightSAN ANTONIO – It’s finally official: boxing is returning to the Alamodome and fans will be allowed to be in attendance. This will be the first boxing event in the United States to have fans present since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. “I’m very excited for my first title defense to be back home at the Alamodome,” Barrios said to KSAT 12 Sports Thursday. “Last fight I had (in San Antonio) was a sensational turnout and I know October 31st will be no different. According to the Alamodome events staff, 11,000 fans will be allowed inside for the fights.
INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio’s world champ to fight in Alamodome in front of fans, report says
Read full article: INSIDE THE RING: San Antonio’s world champ to fight in Alamodome in front of fans, report says– San Antonio’s world champ is coming home to defend his world title. Barrios has fought in San Antonio four times but never in the Alamodome and never as a defending world champion. “I’m very excited for my first title defense to be back home at the Alamodome,” Barrios said to KSAT 12 Sports Thursday. “Last fight I had (in San Antonio) was a sensational turnout and I know October 31st will be no different. Leo Santa Cruz has fought in San Antonio before in 2013.