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As one of the biggest pay-per-view draws in the sport, Gervonta Davis has no shortage of opponents lining up to face him for a bumper pay-day.

One man who has been calling for that fight for years is fellow American and three-weight world champion, Shakur Stevenson.

Stevenson currently holds the WBC lightweight title, whilst ‘Tank’ has the WBA belt.

Speaking to Cigar Talk about the potential unification bout, Davis assured fans that Stevenson is on his hit-list.

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When asked if the 26-year-old would pose the biggest threat to him, the Baltimore native was dismissive of his rival’s skills.

Fans boo Shakur Stevenson and say he is 'not ready' for Gervonta Davis  after 'boring' Edwin De Los Santos win | talkSPORT

Hell no! How is he the best? Show me something that he’s done that’s outrageous. Show me. His power isn’t outrageous and what defence? He just jumps back, you never see him slip any punches, you never see that. Go watch him, you just see him back up and move around, move around, he ain’t got no technique.

His offence is the same thing. Go look at his fights. Easy work. I touched him with 16 ounce gloves on and he ran, imagine if I hit him with 8 ounce gloves.”

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Shakur was last out against Edwin De Los Santos in a less than convincing performance, and ‘Tank’ says he’ll give him his shot if he gives De La Santos in a rematch.

Ringside video of Gervonta Davis win against Ryan Garcia

Tell him to rematch Edwin De La Santos and if he beats him we can get it on. I guarantee you he won’t fight that guy again. I guarantee it.”

Davis returns to the ring after over a year out against Frank Martin on June 15, whilst Stevenson will defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6.

Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is on every list of fights fans want to see in the next twelve months.

The clash of styles and personality between the two unbeaten Americans sets the stage for a fascinating encounter that would be a unification in the lightweight division.

In an interview with FightHub TV, former two weight world champion Timothy Bradley has called for the fight to be made but admits ‘Tank’ holds the key to making it happen.

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ank’s the guy I want to see Shakur fight, but I already know what will happen, Shakur is going to have to take short money if that’s what’s going to happen.

Tim Bradley Predicts Gervonta Davis-Shakur Stevenson After Poor Performance

They’re going to use things against him, they’re going to say ‘you don’t sell out any arena’s, you don’t bring anything to the table’. They’re going to say ‘you’re going to run all night’. They’re going to say everything they possibly can for this fight not to happen, but I think the fight should happen.”

Bradley is tipping Stevenson to come out on top due to his superior defensive skills.

“My money is on Shakur, I think defence wins championships. I could be wrong, ‘Tank’ is an animal and he can fight but he has yet to be in the ring with a guy as smart as Shakur and a guy that’s on this IQ level.

I got Shakur because of his defence, you can’t hit him, you cannot hit him. ‘Tank’ has the bomb, but if you can’t land that bomb or figure out a way to land that bomb then how is he going to beat him?”

GERVONTA TANK DAVIS WILL AVOID SHAKUR STEVENSON, BUT NEEDS TO FIGHT HIM TO  BE H.O.F SAYS TIM BRADLEY

Davis has made it clear that Shakur is on his hit-list and is confident of a knockout performan

Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title when he returns to the ring after nearly a year out next month against Frank Martin.

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Stevenson will put his WBC belt on the line against a former Martin opponent in Artem Harutyunyan on July 6.

Stevenson badly wants to fight ‘Tank’ Davis, but it’s up to lightweight champion to make it happen

Shakur Stevenson is setting the stage for what could be the most significant fight in boxing by challenging Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.

As he seeks to elevate his profile for a shot at the lightweight world champion of the WBA, Stevenson has openly promised Davis a “rude awakening” should the opportunity arise for them to face each other.

He anticipates that their match, a classic showdown between a slugger and a boxer – both undefeated – would become a landmark event in the sport.

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However, Davis, who has not fought in over a year and is expected to face Frank Martin later this year, dismisses the potential challenge from Stevenson as an easy fight due to Stevenson‘s perceived technical limitations.

Ringside video of Gervonta Davis win against Ryan Garcia

In an interview on Naji’s podcast, Cigar Talks, Davis mocked Stevenson‘s abilities when asked if the 26-year-old challenger would be his toughest opponent to date:

“Hell no. Show me something he has done. Show me. His power isn’t scandalous. What defense? He’s just lacking,” Stevenson said.

These remarks did not sit well with Stevenson, who took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to respond to the criticisms, asserting that it would be “a rude awakening when fight night comes.”

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While such exchanges have been common between them for months, experts believe these provocations might finally lead to a face-off, giving Stevenson a chance to prove whether his zeal is sufficient to challenge one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

Bob Arum speaks on why Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson is not feasible  - "We're not gamblers"

Regarding the potential fight, Todd duBoef, President of Top Rank, indicated that it’s only a matter of time before it happens as their careers are on a “collision course.” He stated: “I hope so. I think it makes sense.”

In addition, Bob Arum expressed confidence in Stevenson‘s capabilities to defeat Davis, but emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with ‘Tank’ himself.

Who am I to make an offer to the biggest star in boxing? What can I offer him? It doesn’t make sense. It would have to come from his side, from his team, to want to make a fight,” Stevenson said.

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As anticipation builds, the boxing community is keen to see if this verbal sparring will translate into an actual match-up, potentially setting up one of the most intriguing fights in recent boxing history.

One fight that fans crave is the one between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. But, their rivalry could not be settled in the ring. However, it was channeled on social media in a fresh set of back-and-forth between them that is soon turning ugly.

It all started when Shakur Stevenson counted himself and ‘Tank’ as the top 2 fighters in the 135 lbs weight division. He nudged his counterpart as to why the two of them could not fight this year, aligning with fans who’ve been seeking the matchup for a while now. While he outlined that he was everything that Tank was looking for in an opponent, the latter gave him a sharp reality check.

Bob Arum speaks on why Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson is not feasible  - "We're not gamblers"

Tank could not help but draw up a list of reasons why he would not fight ‘Sugar’. First, he roped in an excerpt from Stevenson’s last fight that was against Edwin De Los Santos. In that matchup, despite his win, the fighter was criticized for not being up to the mark. Tank aligned with those criticisms. He wrote on his X, “What tf is this..n*gga still fight like an amateur.. soft a** n*gga! FIGHT BACH.”

Gervonta Davis then followed up his insult with another post in which he came in with some very scathing words. He explained that Stevenson was not a fighter of his league. Davis argued that it was only because of Top Rank and Bob Arum that Shakur is still getting professional gigs. He even went to the extent of claiming that the fighter did not deserve to headline weekend events, and rather deserved to be on smaller “Thursday night boxing” stints. “You a b**ch lil n***a.. you not the top..you a top rank fighter they run the ranks. Yo a** should be fighting on Thursday night boxing faithfully AFTER THEY PLAY ANDRE WARD clips bum,” he responded while sharing a clip of Shakur Stevenson’s fight with Edwin De Los Santos.

Ringside video of Gervonta Davis win against Ryan Garcia

However, Gervonta Davis did not just stop there. He wrote in another post, “EXACTLY HE A** A F*CKING BUM..”Known for his quick retorts both inside and outside the ring, Shakur Stevenson fired back at Tank Davis with a seemingly intriguing revelation.

Shakur Stevenson remains confident that Tank does not fight him because he is afraid of him. While he stayed strong on the claim that he was the best opponent for Tank, he substantiated his argument with an unexpected anecdote.

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In another X post, responding to Tank, Stevenson wrote, “Look how scared he is of me… Lil b**ch nobody cares about nun of that n***as wanna know will u fight me this year? I’m da best fighter u ever got in the ring Just a couple years ago u was tryna come do a training camp wit me and my coach in Colorado did u forget Punchy a** n***a.”

Who do you think would win between the two?

Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson are more than just boxing champions. They’re almost family. This bond between them transcends blood, forged in the crucible of countless sparring sessions and a shared devotion to their inner circles. Crawford, the elder by eight years, is Stevenson’s “big brother” both inside and outside the ring. Stevenson, Crawford’s “little brother,” is a constant presence by his side.

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When Stevenson clinched his first world title, Crawford was there, celebrating ringside. And when Crawford emerged victorious from his epic battle with Errol Spence Jr, Stevenson rode shotgun on his hometown parade float, pride etched on his face. This bond fuels them both. Moreover, they also help each other with their sparring sessions, and they’ve recently even challenged each other in a different sport as well.

Crawford Reveals Game Changing Advice From Shakur Stevenson Moments Before  Spence Fight

Besides being the former undisputed champion, Terence Crawford’s tales of being great at ping-pong wouldn’t be a surprise to a lot of people. There have been many moments when the boxer is seen handling his business on the ping-pong table well. That’s exactly what happened recently too. Crawford and Stevenson were seen slugging it out on a ping-pong table.

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The snippet of a game was posted by a person who was in the room, and it was shared by Terence Crawford on his Instagram Story. In the video, Stevenson and Crawford were locked in a friendly ping-pong battle at the end of which Shakur Stevenson visibly made a score against Terence Crawford. Their passion for the game isn’t exactly breaking news; social media has been buzzing with glimpses of their table tennis prowess for quite some time now. They even chimed in during the famous ping-pong face-off between Floyd Mayweather and Usher.

Shakur Stevenson Shares Funny Terence Crawford Sparring Story

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. found himself facing an unexpected challenge – on the ping-pong table, that is. In a playful exchange on social media, Mayweather shared a video of himself defeating R&B star Usher in a game of table tennis. Mayweather, ever the showman, couldn’t resist a bit of friendly bragging, prompting a hilarious back-and-forth with fellow champions Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson.

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Crawford, tagging Stevenson, playfully declared, “@shakurstevenson I think we gonna have to show @floydmayweather how to really play this game called table tennis.” Stevenson, ever the comedian, took the opportunity to take a jab at Mayweather, replying, “@tbudcrawford For sure he ducked me last time.” This playful exchange highlights the camaraderie within the boxing world, evident even among champions.

Terence Crawford knocking out HEAVYWEIGHTS in sparring despite  three-and-a-half-stone difference, says Shakur Stevenson | The Sun

On Saturday, William Zepeda staked his claim as an elite-level lightweight by battering British fighter Maxi Hughes to defeat at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The bout was called off at the end of round four.

Zepeda takes a two-spot jump in the ratings to No. 3, which sees him usurp Isaac Cruz and WBC champ Shakur Stevenson, who each drop one place.

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Hughes, previously rated No. 7, drops out of the top 12, meaning that every fighter below that position moves up one spot. The new entry at No. 12 is Zaur Abdullaev, who previously fell off through attrition.

While pound-for-pound star Stevenson would be favored to beat Zepeda, he has no resume to speak of at 135 pounds. His only fight at this weight was a listless decision win over Edwin De Los Santos in November.

William Zepeda challenges another lightweight champion after goading Shakur  Stevenson | DAZN News CA

 

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a tank is a “fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track.” It’s an apt ring moniker for Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who has state-of-the-art firepower and a single-minded approach to ring domination.

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The Baltimore-born superstar has claimed a variety of title belts in three divisions, but he’s now regarded as the cream of the crop at lightweight. While his win over Ryan Garcia took place at a catchweight of 136 pounds, it was a signature victory for Tank, who is now firmly established as one of the finest pound-for-pound fighters in the world today.

If Davis can lock horns with the likes of Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney in the future, then his fearsome reputation could reach even greater heights.

Gervonta Davis has taken a swipe at Shakur Stevenson after his rival mocked his leaked sparring footage with Devin Haney.

Haney’s rival Ryan Garcia public post the sparring video on his YouTube channel, which appeared to show Haney being rocked by ‘Tank’.

Haney appeared to be on the back foot during the entire session, and Adrien Broner who was present, also stepped in and separated the action briefly.

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WBC lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson took to Twitter to respond to the video, tweeting: “Never in my life have I taken a beating like that by any fighter, good lord.”

Davis was prompt to fire back, in a later deleted tweet, writing: “You know what’s up too.”

Haney Responds: "Truth Be Told I Beat The Shit Out Of Tank"

 

The three-weight world champion called out Stevenson last year, but a showdown has not yet materialised.

Stevenson, who made the switch to lightweight has insisted that the 29-year-old is avoiding a clash, but believes it will happen eventually.

Haney has been in a verbal battle with Garcia since their April 20 blockbuster was confirmed.

The latest jibe with the sparring footage will likely anger Haney further, after fiery confrontations at their two face-offs on their media tour.

After the footage leaked, Haney was quick to issue his own response, tweeting: “Never did they post a chopped up edited video.

“16 years old & in there holding my own. We bet AB pops & he honoured it & paid! Ryan we watched you quit, we are not the same & never will be. Tune in April 20th, I’ll show it!”

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson can't stop insulting each other in latest  social media beef | Marca

Haney will be hoping to put the footage behind him, given the sparring was held several years ago before his world title rise.

It will be another big challenge against Garcia this spring, but he will be hoping to end their rivalry for good with a dominant win.

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The pair have already met six times in the amateur ranks, with three wins apiece, and he will want more than ever to preserve his undefeated record as a professional.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin is reportedly now agreed to take place next.

The clash of unbeaten American lightweights will take place for Tank’s WBA world title in late spring/early summer.

According to ESPN, it will be broadcast on PPV in the USA as part of Al Haymon’s PBC’s new deal with Amazon Prime Video.

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When the pair do step into the ring, it will be over a year since Davis last boxed.

The 29-year-old American boxing star won a breakout fight last April when he knocked out Ryan Garcia in their Las Vegas blockbuster.

However, he then spent 44 days in prison after violating the terms of a sentence that initially saw him set to avoid being jailed.

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At the start of May, Davis was sentenced over his November 2020 hit-and-run car crash which injured four people.

Because he accepted a plea deal and pled guilty to four traffic offences, he avoided a custodial sentence to begin with.

Tank was instead ordered to fulfil 90 days of home detention, but not even a month later was sent to prison after all.

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He was adjudged to have violated the terms of his home detention order and was ordered to serve the rest of his 90-day sentence in jail as a result.

It was revealed that he violated the terms by trying to serve the home detention order at the Four Seasons Hotel and a $3.4million penthouse, rather than trainer Calvin Ford’s one-bedroom home as the judge agreed.

Upon being released, Davis spoke out on social media several times to express his anger and frustration about the restrictions placed up him preventing him from returning to training at times.

Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin to reportedly headline PPV - Bad Left Hook

Last week though, the American took to social media to show that his ankle monitor had been removed.

Therefore, he is now free to move on with his next fight and has reportedly agreed a deal to face Martin.

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However, his career has not had the same fanfare and, although he is highly rated, most believe Tank has the superior skillset at 29-0 (27 KOs).Last year, Martin was widely criticised and accused of ‘ducking’ Shakur Stevenson after U-turning on a deal to fight him for the WBC world title.Now, he will have his chance to silence his doubters regardless.