Gervonta Davis delivered one of the most brutal knockouts of his career, flooring Frank Martin in the 8th round to defend his lightweight title. While many predicted that ‘Tank’ might face Shakur Stevenson or Vasyl Lomachenko next, a recent announcement revealed that Davis will instead face featherweight contender Lamont Roach. Adding to the speculation, Davis teased the fight news on Instagram, further fueling excitement.
Today on Instagram, Gervonta Davis confirmed that his next fight will take place in December in Houston, Texas, with strong speculation that Lamont Roach will get the title shot. Roach, the super featherweight champion, is expected to move up to lightweight to challenge Davis for his belt. Davis posted a photo from his previous fight against Frank Martin, captioning it, “DECEMBER, Houston #TheONE #LongLiveBABYFRANK,” hinting at the upcoming bout.
Since the news broke that Gervonta Davis would face featherweight champion Lamont Roach, fans have expressed disappointment. Many believe Roach would be an easy opponent for Davis, and they feel Davis should have faced Shakur Stevenson or Vasyl Lomachenko instead.
The potential matchup between Davis and Stevenson had garnered significant fan excitement, with hopes it would materialize, but it ultimately did not. Even boxing legend Mike Tyson has started sharing his predictions on the anticipated Davis vs. Stevenson fight, further fueling discussions.
Mike Tyson Predicts Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson Showdown
Davis and Stevenson, both undefeated and reigning lightweight champions, have sparked predictions from fans and boxing stars alike. Many see this as the next major fight of 2024, and Mike Tyson is particularly excited about the potential matchup. Tyson voiced his support for Davis, calling it an exciting fight and favoring ‘Tank.’ He said,
“Wow, that’s a good fight. I’m going with Tank. It would be a very interesting fight. To bring out the best in Shakur you gotta pressure him like Tank. Tank will bring out the best in him. Tank is just a monster.”
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Now, Tyson’s hope of witnessing a Davis vs. Stevenson showdown seems unlikely, as Davis is more likely to face Lamont Roach. While it’s confirmed that Davis will fight once more this year, his opponent remains uncertain. However, fans can still look forward to another exciting bout before the year ends.
