On the 15th of June, Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid having converted to Islam, is expected to return against Frank Martin after the last fight against Ryan Garcia in April 2023. Although Martin sparred with Davis in the past and understands Davis’ approach to boxing, several people doubt if the undefeated lightweight boxer will have a chance against ‘Tank’. For example, even though Eddie Hearn felt the fight would be “good for numbers,” he claimed Martin would be “an easy fight“.

Meanwhile, Oscar De La Hoya could not understand why Davis was fighting Martin, a fighter whose fights ‘Golden Boy’ had never seen. At this, Devin Haney, ahead of his fight against Ryan Garcia on April 20th, offered his views on Martin taking on Davis.

Devin Haney doesn’t find Frank Martin’s skills convincing enough

As of now, Frank Martin has fought and won 18 fights. Out of the 18 victories, he has won 12 of his fights via knockouts. Although Martin is 29, only two of his fights were scheduled for 12 rounds. And against Michel Rivera and Artem Harutyunyan, Martin went the distance of 12 rounds to win the fights via UD. Additionally, among other experienced fighters, Martin has fought Ryan Kielczweski, Romero Duno, and Jackson Marinez. As a result, Devin Haney feels Martin lacks the experience one requires to face someone as elite as Gervonta Davis.

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“I think that ‘Tank’ beats him. I mean we haven’t seen Frank Martin at the highest level, the elite level. Not saying that he isn’t elite. But, we just haven’t seen him,” said Devin Haney. “Do I think he’s going to go in there and lay down? No. I think he going to go in there to get his respect. And he gon’ fight back,” he added.

And provided the resume ‘Tank’ has built over the years, echoing Eddie Hearn, Haney said, “But, I just think that ‘Tank’ has the experience, has his skills, and will be victorious.” “But, will it be easy? I can’t say. But, do I think that Frank Martin is gonna go in there and show that he is a contender? Yes,” Haney concluded.

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Meanwhile, while Devin Haney thinks Gervonta Davis’ skills exceed Martin’s, Frank had said that Davis was not the most powerful puncher he faced in the ring. Well, ahead of the Leo Santa Cruz fight, Frank, working as a training partner, helped Davis prepare for the fight. After a “good experience” with Davis, on being asked if Davis had the most powerful punches, Martin had replied, “Nah, it’s a Mexican boxer I sparred [with]. His name is Pablo.”

Nonetheless, who do you think is going to come out on top in the matchup? Gervonta Davis or Frank Martin? Let us know in the comments section below.

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