Tank first secured the love and support of New York in 2017, but the City officially granted him his star a year later when he faced Jesus Cuellar back in Brooklyn in April of 2018. Stars must shine bright on the biggest stage and there is no bigger stage or brighter lights than New York City.Īthletes who earn respect in New York are certified.Įven if you’re hated by New York fans, you can earn the respect of those very fans and still earn your cred. I won my first belt here and it was great to come back to Brooklyn and do it again.” “We did it again in New York City baby,” said Davis.
(Photo credit: Amanda Westcott, Showtime)Įven more impressively, he did it in Brooklyn, where he won his first world title in January of 2017 with a stunning KO of Jose Pedraza.Īfter the fight, Tank showed his love for New York, which launched Tank’s stardom at that 2017 fight. Tank Davis (27-0, 25 KOs), the five-time world champion and pride of Baltimore, defended his WBA Lightweight title. When Romero failed to follow his instructions, the referee waved his hands and fans from Brooklyn down 95 to Baltimore exploded once more.
His body said yes, but his mind had already shut down for the night. Romero got to his feet, but his face told the story.
GOODNIGHT BROOKLYN 😴 KOs Romero in round 6 with a POWER left hand 😳 #DavisRomero /O9KPaxRvHi- SHOWTIME Boxing May 29, 2022Īfter the shot heard ’round Brooklyn, the sold-out Barclays Arena exploded as Romero lay stunned in the corner.Īs the count edged closer to 10, Tank slowly approached his opponent, like a hunter stalks his prey.
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