Recently, American lightweight prospect Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) told the media that he is generally an underdog in his upcoming bout against WBA lightweight champion and three-division world titlist Gervonta “Tank” Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) this Sunday. However, Martin is confident that he will defeat Davis and make a global impact.
Frank Martin said, “Gervonta Davis is currently seen by fans as the next big face in boxing. Of course, Canelo Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) might still be the biggest star in the sport, but Davis’ rise is undeniable; he’s headlined seven PPV events in a row. I hope my efforts pay off in this fight, perhaps this could be the turning point in my life. I believe in myself, even if the whole world doesn’t. This is my moment to showcase what I’m capable of. Everyone knows what Davis can do, but not what I can do. They know a little about me, not everything.”
The 29-year-old Frank Martin has an unblemished professional record of 18 wins, with 12 of those victories coming by way of knockout, ranking him eighth in the BoxRec lightweight rankings. Standing at 5’8″ with a 5’8″ reach, Martin defeated Armenian-German Aram Avagyan (12-1, 7 KOs) last July, albeit not dominantly, leading to questions about his true strength.