The night in Las Vegas culminated in a spectacular knockout, wrapping up an electrifying series of fights.<br /><br />Gervonta Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin in the main event, delivering a highlight-reel knockout in the eighth round. This victory extends Davis' undefeated record to 30-0, with 28 of those wins coming by knockout. Meanwhile, Martin experiences the first loss of his career, bringing his record to 18-1.<br /><br />Davis, who hadn't fought since April of the previous year, had a typically slow start. Martin capitalized on this, winning the majority of the early rounds with effective countering against Davis' pressure.<br /><br />However, Davis began to gain momentum in the middle rounds. In the eighth round, he cornered Martin against the ropes and landed a powerful uppercut, leaving his opponent dazed. With Martin's guard down, Davis delivered a massive left hook that sent Martin to the canvas for the count.
