Frank Martin Calls For Shakur Stevenson Or Tank Rematch

Frank Martin wants fights with Shakur Stevenson, Gervonta Davis or Isaac Cruz, but he has to get past Tarik Zaina first. The 31-year-old light welterweight contender named all three as targets in comments to Fight Hub TV, with a Davis rematch sitting at the top of his wish list.

"Man, I love that rematch," Martin said of a potential second fight with Davis, who beat him in a 2024 pay-per-view headliner. Martin also floated Cruz and Lamont Roach as fights that could rebuild momentum toward another crack at Davis, and said he is willing to take any of those routes.

What Has Frank Martin Done Since Losing To Gervonta Davis?

Frank Martin has fought just twice since the Gervonta Davis loss, a stretch that undercuts his case for another marquee fight. He beat veteran Rances Barthelemy by decision, then settled for a ten-round draw against Nahir Albright earlier this year in a fight a lot of people watching thought he actually lost. That Albright result was supposed to be a tune-up to get him rolling again. Instead it raised more questions about where Martin stands at 140 pounds than it answered.

Martin pointed to weight issues as a factor in the Davis loss without getting into specifics. That kind of explanation does not carry much weight with fans or matchmakers unless he backs it up with a performance that actually looks different.

Why Tarik Zaina Matters More Than The Callouts

The Tarik Zaina fight on October 24 is the one that actually determines whether any of Martin's callouts go anywhere. A clean, dominant win resets the narrative after the Albright draw. Anything less than that, and the Stevenson and Davis talk stays just talk. Martin insists he is not waiting around for anyone. "We ain't chasing nobody," he said. "I just want to put on a dominant performance."

Of the names he mentioned, Cruz makes the most sense as a next step. Cruz fights at a high pace and takes risks, the kind of style that could produce a genuinely competitive, marketable fight and give Martin a real signature win instead of another grind-it-out decision.

Betting Angle

Martin's stock has dropped since the Davis fight, and that shows up in how little leverage he currently has to command a marquee date. Books and matchmakers alike will be watching how he looks against Zaina before anyone prices a Davis rematch or a Stevenson fight. A flat or ugly win, even if it goes in the record book as a win, does nothing for his market value. A statement knockout changes the conversation fast and makes Cruz, in particular, a fight that promoters could realistically build around. Until Martin fights again, wagering on where he lands next is pure speculation, but the Zaina fight is the one worth watching to set the market on everything after it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Frank Martin fight next?

Frank Martin faces Tarik Zaina on October 24 in a rebuilding fight after a draw with Nahir Albright earlier in 2025.

What fights has Frank Martin called for?

Frank Martin has called out Shakur Stevenson, a rematch with Gervonta Davis, and Isaac Cruz, saying any of those matchups interest him.

How did Frank Martin do against Gervonta Davis?

Frank Martin lost to Gervonta Davis in their 2024 pay-per-view fight, and he has cited weight issues as a factor without detailing specifics.