The Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin odds provide another betting opportunity in a very exciting year for the sport! The best boxing betting sites offer lines on the bout that will take place on June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The WBA lightweight champion will put his title on the line against Martin in a highly anticipated showdown. Davis retained his belt with a KO victory over Ryan Garcia last April. Will Martin have a different result against the champ?
Below, check out the latest odds, analysis, and Davis vs. Martin prediction!
Davis (-680) is a massive favorite to defeat Martin and retain his lightweight championship. Unbeaten in 29 career fights, the challenge will attempt to deal the champion his first loss!
As a -680 betting favorite, the Davis vs. Martin betting odds imply a win probability of 87.2% in favor of “Tank”. Currently, the method of victory odds are not on the board. If you like Davis to win, it might be worth waiting for prices on how he’ll win the fight.
You can find up-to-date odds on Davis vs. Martin at BetUS by navigating to Sportsbook > Boxing > Fight Lines > Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin.
Although Martin is a heavy underdog, he has a slight reach and a three-inch height advantage. Bettors do not believe Martin’s physical attributes will be enough, though.
Davis has proven time and time again that his small stature packs a lot of power. He’s tough to hit and hits hard. Martin hasn’t faced a boxer of Davis’ ability in the past, so he’s somewhat of an unknown commodity at this level.
It’s a step up in class, but he deserves this spot after winning 18 fights. We’ll only know until Martin steps into the ring with Davis, which presents a huge opportunity for his career.
Gervonta Davis (-680)
Davis is the fastest boxer that Martin will see in his career. He’s incredibly quick and agile, everything you would expect from an elite lightweight boxer. In addition to his agility, Davis has uncanny power for a fighter of his size.
By now everyone knows how hard Davis can hit, but it still catches opponents by surprise. There isn’t another fighter in the lightweight division who punches as hard as Davis. Additionally, the champ is a smarter boxer than he gets credit for sometimes
He is aggressive but picks his spots well and doesn’t throw recklessly. While Davis may play the earlier rounds safely, he is simply acquiring information about his opponent for a KO in the later stages of the fight.
Davis has knocked out 27 of the 29 fighters he’s beaten in his career! The 29-year-old’s defense has also resulted in avoiding getting KO’d himself. He has above-average head movement and is difficult to hurt.
Frank Martin (+455)
Martin hasn’t fought against a boxer of Davis’ caliber. However, he’s done everything thrown in his direction. Now, it’s time to prove himself against the class of the lightweight division.
Martin is a slick fighter with decent power. He shines with his athleticism, though. Equipped with an IQ better than most in the lightweight division, I expect him to use his head to stay away from a Davis KO in the early rounds.
To pull off the upset, Martin will have to gamble and take chances. He doesn’t match Davis’ abilities outside of a strong inside game. Martin can’t win this fight in the mid-range but has a case for an upset if he can manage to get inside.
While he may be bigger than “Tank”, Martin doesn’t tower over Davis. That would have benefited him greatly, but the size difference isn’t substantial enough to afford him a sizable advantage.
Nevertheless, Martin is athletic and has a chin to fend off Davis through the first eight or nine rounds. Things will get interesting for Martin afterward.
To pull off the upset, Martin will have to gamble and take chances. He doesn’t match Davis’ abilities outside of a strong inside game. Martin can’t win this fight in the mid-range but has a case for an upset if he can manage to get inside.
While he may be bigger than “Tank”, Martin doesn’t tower over Davis. That would have benefited him greatly, but the size difference isn’t substantial enough to afford him a sizable advantage.
Nevertheless, Martin is athletic and has a chin to fend off Davis through the first eight or nine rounds. Things will get interesting for Martin afterward.
Recent Performances & Form
Davis opened his professional boxing career in 2013 and has yet to lose a bout. His latest win over Ryan Garcia didn’t look like much at the time, but Garcia’s win over Devin Haney changed the dynamics.
Garcia may be stripped of his win due to PED use, but it was nevertheless a solid showing by Davis. “Tank” put him on his back in Round 2 and Round 7, ultimately ending the fight with a vicious body shot.
