Gervonta Davis
Gervonta Davis defends WBA world lightweight championship
Gervonta Davis, the unbeaten American boxer, successfully defended his WBA world lightweight championship in Washington DC. Davis' victory over his opponent was not without drama, as there was a confrontation between Meek Mill and Gary Russell Jr outside the ring midway through the eighth round.
Controversy outside the ring
Meek Mill, the rapper and friend of Davis, almost got into a fight with Gary Russell Jr, a professional boxer, outside the ring during the fight. The altercation was quickly diffused, and the focus returned to the match, which Davis ultimately won to maintain his unbeaten record.
Gervonta Davis' victory cements his status as one of the top boxers in the world, and his future fights are eagerly anticipated by boxing fans around the globe.