Davis vs Martin Weigh-In Results From Las Vegas

Fans flocked to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Friday afternoon to see the Davis vs Martin weigh-in. They were treated to an old-fashioned live step on the scales for the fighters appearing on Saturday's event airing live on Prime Video and PPV.com. Preliminary bouts begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, and the PPV card starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The event is the 100th boxing event to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. How might it compare to the history of fights featuring Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez, George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer, and Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales?

Davis vs Martin Weigh-In

Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin have made their intentions clear throughout the fight build-up. Photo Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

In the main event, WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis of Baltimore (29-0, 27 KOs) returns to the ring after a year out of action since his knockout win over Ryan Garcia, due in large part to legal problems. Davis came in under the lightweight limit, easily at 133.4 pounds, looking fresh and enthusiastic. He will defend his title against Frank Martin of Detroit (18-0, 12 KOs), who weighed in at 134.4 pounds.

The verbal sparring and posturing between Davis and Martin, which have been in play since the fight card was announced two months ago, were on display one more time as the pair spat their last threats at each other while security personnel and de facto bodyguard Tom Brown of TGB Promotions made sure neither man derailed the fight with a wild move.

After the weigh-in, Gervonta Davis showed off his fitness by throwing a back flip for the fans. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Minutes later, Davis showed off his conditioning by throwing an impromptu backflip during an interview for the delighted crowd.

Martin doesn't intend to make it easy for him. He has demonstrated complete confidence since the fight was announced, and Friday was no different.

“We’re both ready for a brawl. I’m a dog. I’m coming out on top tomorrow night – I don’t care who he is,” declared Martin. “It’s everything, this moment right here. The guys have been getting emotional – it’s from all the hard work and all the sacrifices. I’m coming out on top tomorrow. Just know that.”

Benavidez vs Gvozdyk

In contrast to the main event, David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk have shown each other respect before their bout Saturday. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

The single exception to the live weigh-ins was for the light heavyweight fight between David Benavidez of Phoenix (28-0, 24 KOs) and former light heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine (20-1, 13 KOs). Due to some confusion about the time of the weigh-in, the Nevada State Athletic Commission allowed both men to weigh in early.  Both hit the scale at 174.2 pounds. Both looked fit, strong, and comfortable on stage. Note: if a fighter is wearing a lot of jewelry on the scale, he's either a heavyweight or the real weigh-in happened earlier.

David Benavidez comfortably made the light heavyweight limit, as did Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Benavidez, age 27, has struggled to make the super middleweight division. Throughout the build-up to the fight, he has said how comfortable he feels moving up. But he's also made a point that he can still make the weight if necessary for a “big fight.” There is only one: THE fight with Canelo Alvarez.

Gvozdyk, age 37, is returning to the ring at the top level after three and half years in retirement. He has won three tune-up fights, but he is stepping up significantly in competition against a legitimate pound-for-pound threat. Gvozdyk appeared in phenomenal condition. He hopes to build on the recent victories of his countrymen, friends, and former Olympic teammates Oleksandr Usyk, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and new lightweight titleholder Denys Berinchyk, as well as Serhii Bohachuk.

Undercard Weigh-In Results From Las Vegas

Junior welterweights Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello hope to stay undefeated and line up a title fight with a win on Saturday. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Junior welterweights Gary Antuanne Russell of Capital Heights, Maryland (17-0, 17 KOs) and Alberto Puello of the Dominican Republic (22-0, 10 KOs) put their undefeated records on the line in a 12-round bout for the WBC interim title. The winner will be in line to fight one of the current champions, including the winner of the Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro fight in Puerto Rico on Saturday. Russell weighed 138.2 pounds, and Puello 139.8 pounds.

Carlos Adames finally gets to defend a title against veteran Terrell Gausha. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Middleweight Carlos Adames of the Dominican Republic (23-1, 18 KOs) finally gets to defend his WBC title against veteran Terrell Gausha of Cleveland (24-3-1, 12 KOs). Adames weighed in at 159.2 pounds, while challenger Gausha hit the 160-pound limit. (160).

Eduardo Ramirez faces veteran Mark Magsayo. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Eduardo Ramirez of Los Mochis, Mexico (28-3-3, 13 KOs) faces veteran Mark Magsayo of the Philippines (25-2, 17 KOs) in a ten-round super featherweight bout. Ramirez weighed 129 pounds, and Magsayo 129.8 pounds.

Prospect Justin Viloria hopes to make a big impression against Angel Contreras on the undercard. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions

Also at super featherweight, prospect Justin Viloria of Whittier, California (5-0, 3 KOs) faces Angel Contreras of Monterrey, Mexico (15-8-2, 9 KOs). Both weighed 129.8 pounds for their eight-round bout. Viloria, age 19, is the nephew of former world champion Brian Viloria.

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