Gervonta Davis vs. Isaac Cruz: The night Tank's knockout streak ended

In December 2021, Gervonta “Tank” Davis walked into a packed Staples Center expecting another statement finish, but Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz had other plans. For 12 grueling rounds, Cruz lived up to his nickname, relentlessly pressuring Davis and pushing him into the toughest fight of his career. Midway through the bout, Tank suffered a hand injury and was forced to rely more on his boxing skills to survive Cruz’s constant pressure. The fight went the distance, snapping Davis’s incredible 16-fight knockout streak. Although Tank earned a close unanimous decision, Cruz’s performance made him a star and left fans demanding a rematch. Years later, the debate still lives on, with Davis maintaining that he already beat Cruz while fighting through the hand injury. The fight proved that even the most feared punchers can be dragged into an absolute war.