Yuriorkis Gamboa Archives

6 years ago today Crawford beats Gamboa

June 29, 2020June 28, 2020 by David Corner

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is a household name these days, well for anyone who has half an ounce of interest in boxing. This wasn’t the story 6 years ago, not until he had his coming out fight against unbeaten Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa. Both fighters had a zero to defend but only one man would maintain their unbeaten record. After nine action-packed rounds Gamboa was stopped in emphatic fashion. Crawford had arrived, the Light and Super-Lightweight division were on stand-by there was a new kid in town.

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Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is a household name these days, well for anyone who has half an ounce of interest in boxing. This wasn’t the story 6 years ago, not until … Read more

Yuriorkis Gamboa: A Warrior To The End

December 29, 2019 by James Slater

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Yuriorkis Gamboa was fighting a lot of things last night: Father Time, an ankle injury and a naturally bigger man in Gervonta Davis. But the 38 year old, around eight years or more past his prime, gave a good account of himself. Above all, the Cuban showed admirable heart and courage. In getting up from hurtful knockdowns and almost going the full 12 rounds with Davis, who he tested all the way, Gamboa gave it one last big effort.

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Yuriorkis Gamboa was fighting a lot of things last night: Father Time, an ankle injury and a naturally bigger man in Gervonta Davis. But the 38 year old, around eight … Read more

What Next For Gervonta Davis? Is He Ready For Lomachenko?

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 by James Slater

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Gervonta Davis got the win, the KO win, he was looking for last night, but veteran Cuban warrior Yuriorkis Gamboa sure made “Tank” work hard for it. The unbeaten 25 year old southpaw dropped 38 year old Gamboa three times and finally stopped him in the 12th and final session to claim a version of the lightweight title, but Davis had to take some shots, he had to figure the still-fast Gamboa out, and he had to listen to some booing from the fans.

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Gervonta Davis got the win, the KO win, he was looking for last night, but veteran Cuban warrior Yuriorkis Gamboa sure made “Tank” work hard for it. The unbeaten 25 … Read more

RESULTS: Gervonta Davis defeats Yuriorkis Gamboa

December 30, 2019December 29, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Undefeated two-time super featherweight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) successfully moved up to 135 pounds and won the WBA Lightweight Title with a 12th round knockout of former unified champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-3, 18 KOs) Saturday night live on SHOWTIME in front of 14,129 fans from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Undefeated two-time super featherweight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) successfully moved up to 135 pounds and won the WBA Lightweight Title with a 12th round knockout of … Read more

Davis stops Gamboa & Pascal beats Jack – live updates

December 29, 2019December 28, 2019 by Tim Compton

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Gervonta 'Tank' Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) captured the vacant WBA secondary lightweight title on Saturday night with a 12th round knockout win over Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-3,18 KOs) at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) captured the vacant WBA secondary lightweight title on Saturday night with a 12th round knockout win over Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-3,18 KOs) at the State … Read more

Davis vs. Gamboa & Pascal vs. Jack – official weights

December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® – 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® – 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME WBA Vacant Lightweight World Championship Gervonta Davis – 134 ¾ lbs. Yuriorkis Gamboa – 134 ½ lbs. Referee: Jack … Read more

Gervonta Davis and Yuriorkis Gamboa final press conference quotes for Saturday

December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Boxing's hottest attraction, Gervonta "Tank" Davis, and former unified champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, went face to face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they battle for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Boxing’s hottest attraction, Gervonta “Tank” Davis, and former unified champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, went face to face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they battle for the vacant … Read more

Gervonta Davis: I know what to do against Yuriorkis Gamboa on Saturday

December 24, 2019December 23, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis kicked off fight week working out in front of the Atlanta media and eager boxing fans at a public workout at the Atlanta Sports Complex on Monday night.

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Boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis kicked off fight week working out in front of the Atlanta media and eager boxing fans at a public workout at the Atlanta Sports … Read more

Gervonta Davis Interview Transcript – Davis vs Gamboa

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Premier Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Gervonta Davis: Camp's been going great. I've been training hard with just a few pounds to lose now. We've been sharpening our tools. I'm back training with the younger guys in the gym and things like that. Camp's been going great. I feel strong, I feel healthy. I can't wait till fight night.

Gervonta Davis: Camp’s been going great. I’ve been training hard with just a few pounds to lose now. We’ve been sharpening our tools. I’m back training with the younger guys … Read more

Yuriorkis Gamboa Interview Transcript – Davis vs Gamboa

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Premier Boxing

Yuriorkis Gamboa - Yuriorkis Gamboa: I'm very happy to be on this conference call. I'm also very appreciative of the opportunity given to me. A little odd that I'm saying that, given that I'm the veteran coming into this fight, but I think everything's lined up for me to have a big night on the 28th.

Yuriorkis Gamboa: I’m very happy to be on this conference call. I’m also very appreciative of the opportunity given to me. A little odd that I’m saying that, given that … Read more