After leaping two weight classes, Gervonta Davis beats Mario Barrios via TKO in the 11th round

Gervonta Davis nailed his transition to super lightweight.

The undefeated two-division champion defeated Mario Barrios via 11th round TKO to become a three-division champion, capturing the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Davis’ record now stands at 25-0.

For much of the fight’s early and middle rounds, Barrios had the upper hand, but the eighth round made things intriguing. Davis knocked down Barrios with a right hook, then earned another knockdown a few seconds later. Barrios stayed in the battle for a while, but Davis took control after that.

Midway through the 11th round, Davis knocked down Barrios again, this time with a body blow that left his opponent bent over and on his knees. Barrios stayed in the battle once again, although only for a short time.

“That body punch by Gervonta Davis. Ouch” #Tank pic.twitter.com/ZBKTDMyVej

Fans in Atlanta got their money’s worth, with the fight becoming increasingly violent as it progressed. Davis had the taller assignment, with a roughly five-inch height difference between them, but his punching power definitely communicated.

After the bout, Davis declined to name a specific boxer, although he certainly has plenty of possibilities. Davis could have just landed himself a big-time PPV the next time he steps into the ring, with prospective opponents in both lightweight and super lightweight, as well as his previous weight divisions.

After leaping two weight classes, Gervonta Davis beats Mario Barrios via TKO in the 11th round

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