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This weekend will prove to be a treat for hardcore boxing fans all around the world. This is because two of the best boxing prodigies in Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney will take up the ring space. The duo obviously isn’t aligned to fight each other, but both of them will lock horns with different opponents in a quest to defend their titles.

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That said, before the pair takes up the ring space, let’s look at their stats and determine who has the edge to win their bout.

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Devin Haney vs Joseph Diaz: Prediction and analysis

Haney, the WBC lightweight champion, has defended his throne thrice. In his last fight, ‘The Dream’ battled the seasoned veteran, Jorge Linares. Haney fared well in the initial rounds, but Linares was almost on the brink of knocking him out in round 11.

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Regardless of that, Haney continued with his momentum to subsequently win this fight.

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Haney has the power, as well as composure, to take the fights the distance. Also, his packed offense and defense make him a genuine favorite over Diaz, because the latter hasn’t faced someone as skilled as Haney. That said, the champ has everything in his favor to win this fight.

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Prediction: Devin Haney wins via UD. 

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Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz: Prediction and analysis

On December 5, the highly aggressive technician, Gervonta Davis, will confront Isaac Cruz for his WBA ‘regular’ lightweight title defense. Davis, until now, has fought the best of young guns and established stars, through which he has gained terrific experience.

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That said, facing Isaac Cruz won’t be much of a task to him because he has fought even more skilled pugilists in his decorated stint. However, ‘Pitbull’ cannot be underestimated by any means. With a 5’4” height, Cruz attacks his opponent’s body first, thus shifting his radar to the chin subsequently.

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With this, he has found some sound success until now. Hence, Davis will have to take care of the same in this contest.

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Gervonta Davis has enough power, movements, and solid in-ring conduct to tackle any opponent he faces. That said, this fight seems to go in ‘Tank’s favor by every means.

Prediction: Gervonta Davis wins via T/KO in round 10. 

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA. Chauhan explores and analyses a sport he has been following ever since Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte engaged in a duel in 2015. He adores old-school punchers like Manny Pacquiao, as well as modern-day greats such as 'The Gypsy King'. In his downtime, he engages in rigorous workouts to cater to his love for fitness.

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