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Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez share admiration for one another ahead of big card

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Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez are gearing up for their highly anticipated pay-per-view bouts on June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The two knockout artists, headlining the main and co-main events respectively, are showcasing mutual respect as they prepare to deliver an unforgettable night of boxing.

Davis will take on Frank Martin for the WBA lightweight title in the main event, while Benavidez makes his light heavyweight debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, with the interim WBC light heavyweight title at stake.

Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) expressed his excitement about being featured alongside Davis, a prominent figure in the sport.

The 27-year-old Benavidez, known for his knockout power, recently demonstrated his prowess by stopping former two-division champion Demetrius Andrade in November.

Michael Benson on X: "Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez at today's press conference for their shared card on June 15th… https://t.co/gTPZxhpA9W" / X

“This is a dream come true for me,” Benavidez said.

“I have always wanted to fight on the same card as Gervonta Davis, and now that we’ve set it up, this is going to be the biggest card of the year.”

Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs), the 37-year-old former light heavyweight champion, stepped away from boxing after a 2019 loss to Artur Beterbiev. He made a comeback in 2023 and has now secured a pivotal match against Benavidez.
Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) was promoted to WBA lightweight titleholder after Devin Haney vacated the belt to move up in weight. Davis will face Martin (18-0, 12 KOs), a rising star coached by Derrick James, who has gained attention with a dominant victory over Michel Rivera in 2022.
At 29 years old, Davis, who boasts an impressive record with nearly all of his victories coming by knockout, is thrilled to share the spotlight with another powerful puncher like Benavidez.
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