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“Anybody in The Lightweight Division Can Get It”: Gervonta Davis’ Coaches Hints at Potential Future Fights

Published 05/30/2023, 3:06 PM EDT

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The year 2023 has proven to be a remarkable one for Gervonta Davis. With two stunning victories already under his belt, Davis has solidified his reputation as a fearsome force in the lightweight division. His explosive performances have left fans eagerly anticipating his next move as he looks to make a name for himself in the stacked division.

In January, Davis faced off against Hector Luis Garcia and showcased his devastating power with a commanding victory. However, it was his victory over Ryan Garcia that truly cemented Tank as a force to be reckoned with. Following his impressive performances, Davis’ team is now looking ahead to the rest of the year with a keen eye on his next moves. In addition, his trainers even revealed some possible opponents for the undefeated prodigy.

Gervonta Davis’ coaches set sights on lightweight contenders

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In a recent interview with Zeb Brooks Multimedia, coaches Calvin Ford and Kenny Ellis, gave fans some insights on the future of ‘Tank’. According to his trainers, undisputed champion Devin Haney and undefeated Shakur Stevenson are among the top contenders. While Ellis wanted Haney to face Davis, Ford boldly declared that any contender from the division could be next.

Anybody in the lightweight division can get it,” he said.

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While Davis has not revealed who he wants to fight next, his trainers are leaving no stone unturned in finding him a contender. As the anticipation builds for Davis’ next bout, the boxing world eagerly awaits the confirmation of his opponent. Whoever it may be, one thing is certain ‘Tank’ will provide an entertaining fight. Besides this, he feels that he could easily beat any lightweight put in front of him including the undisputed champion

Davis reveals his chances against Devin Haney

In a fiery interview, ‘Tank’ revealed that he would easily beat Haney if the two fought. According to him ‘The Dream’ does not possess the power to hurt ‘Davis’ who even went on and gave some spicy details about a sparing session between the two. Moreover, he then claimed he was coming for Haney’s titles very soon.

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Devin Haney is no 50/50 fight, how you going to keep me off him when he’s got no power? I sparred him twice, the first time his father took him out the ring. I almost knocked him out in Floyd’s gym. Did they tell you that?.” said Davis.

As Davis prepares to make his move toward Haney, the boxing world can anticipate an explosive showdown. Davis’s undeniable power and Haney’s technical skills and speed promise an intriguing clash of styles. However, this fight might not be booked anytime soon as the two fighters compete under different promotions making this clash even more enticing. All fans can hope for is that the two parties sort out negotiations and put up a fight for the ages.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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