Gervonta “Tank” Davis retained the world lightweight title with a knockout, a rematch against Vasiliy Lomachenko could be next.

RESULT: Gervonta “Tank” Davis scored a dominant knockout victory after an uppercut and left hand knocked out Frank Martin in the eighth round of their main event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Davis retained his WBA lightweight title in the process.

IMPORTANT TIMES: Martin made an encouraging start in the opening three rounds but spent a lot of time on the ropes as the fight often asked for pressure on the champion. Once Davis found the time and place to corner his opponent the writing was on the wall.

RECORDS: Davis’ undefeated streak extends to 30-0 (27 KOs). Martin, after the biggest fight of his career, sees his record move to 18-1 (12 KOs).

TALKING POINTS: Davis has shown that even though he has been out of the ring for so long, he is still one of the deadliest players in boxing right now. If he continues to keep himself out of trouble and consistently fight against top opponents, “Tank’s” career could be special.

QUOTABLE: “When he got tired, I started taking him apart,” Davis said afterward.

When asked if he thinks his opponents can compete with him in the later rounds, the champion said, “I don’t know until they get in there with me.” I’ve been around a long time, training since I was seven and competing since I was eight. It’s second nature. It’s about focus, making sure my mind is on the goal.”

Top promoter Bob Arum is featured on him Debate News recently there were talks of a unification between his star Vasiliy Lomachenko and Davis (represented by Al Haymon). Discussing the future following his win, Davis said: “The most important thing is I want to get back on the draw board, get back in the gym and stay focused. I felt rusty. All these guys are on my radar.”

Defeated Martin gave his thoughts on fighting Prime’s Jim Gray. “I felt in control and relaxed a bit. I stopped making my moves and when I stopped making my moves he was able to shoot. He went in, shot a lot. I didn’t see the gun.”

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: A lightweight bout between Davis and IBF champion Vasiliy Lomachenko is in the works and could happen later in the year. Martin now needs to show how he bounces back from his first loss and rebuilds his way to another title shot.