Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Boxing

Gervonta Davis replicates Floyd Mayweather’s famous Mexican ring attire that his mentor wore vs Oscar De La Hoya in 2007

, Gervonta Davis replicates Floyd Mayweather’s famous Mexican ring attire that his mentor wore vs Oscar De La Hoya in 2007

GERVONTA DAVIS paid homage to his mentor’s famous Mexican ring attire that Floyd Mayweather wore against Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.

Mayweather dressed in the colours of Mexico and walked out with a sombrero the night he outpointed De La Hoya.

Gervonta Davis paid homage to his mentor’s famous Mexican ring attire that Floyd Mayweather wore against Oscar De La Hoya in 2007

, Gervonta Davis replicates Floyd Mayweather’s famous Mexican ring attire that his mentor wore vs Oscar De La Hoya in 2007

Mayweather wore the colours of Mexico the night he beat De La Hoya

It elevated the American legend to the top of the sport and dethroned De La Hoya – who has Mexican parents – as boxing’s pay-per-view attraction.

Davis, 13 years later, replicated the move as he enjoyed his own breakout performance.

Fighting on pay-per-view for the first time, the Baltimore banger – known as ‘Tank’ – knocked out Mexico’s Leo Santa Cruz.

Davis closed the show with a stunning left uppercut, all in front of Mayweather’s watchful eye.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

The 25-year-old won the WBA super-featherweight title as well as retaining his ‘Regular’ lightweight belt.

With Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko surrounding Davies, the American has plenty of box office rivals.

But Mayweather, 43, insisted his protege is top of the pile.

, Gervonta Davis replicates Floyd Mayweather’s famous Mexican ring attire that his mentor wore vs Oscar De La Hoya in 2007

Gervonta Davis knocked out Leo Santa Cruz
, Gervonta Davis replicates Floyd Mayweather’s famous Mexican ring attire that his mentor wore vs Oscar De La Hoya in 2007
Floyd Mayweather pictured with Davis post-fight

He said: “We really want to enjoy this victory. Soon, a fight is over, the first ten seconds ‘Who do you wanna fight? Who do you wanna fight?’

“Tank is the top dog. Tank is on pay-per-view for a reason. Tank is where he is at for a reason.

“So we don’t wanna come up here and call different names, we wanna fight him, we wanna fight him, we don’t want to do that.

“What we wanna do is let him go home, enjoy himself, his daughter, his family, his team, and then we will talk about that, 20-30 days from now, but he should be able to enjoy his victory.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

United's Target Manchester United is reportedly considering a summer transfer for Everton's rising star Jarrad Branthwaite. The 21-year-old defender has been a standout player...

Premier League

Red Devils in the race for Olmo Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to secure the signature of RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo...

Premier League

Lukaku's Transfer U-turn Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly considering a dramatic transfer U-turn that could see him leave Chelsea permanently after his loan...

Golf

Glam to Natural Paige Spiranac surprises her fans with a more natural appearance, ditching the glam for a new look that has everyone talking....

Premier League

Xabi Alonso Prefers to Stay at Bayer Leverkusen Liverpool is in search of a new manager following Jurgen Klopp's departure, but reports suggest that...

Premier League

Major Rule Change The Premier League has implemented a significant rule change regarding ball boys and girls after a recent incident involving Coventry manager...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement