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Who Is the Better Boxer Between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson?: Gervonta Davis, Who Sparred Both, Answers the Burning Question

Published 04/13/2023, 4:45 PM EDT

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Boxing enthusiasts are constantly speculating and debating who the finest boxers are in their preferred weight divisions. Fans frequently get into intense debates over which boxer has more technique, power, or overall competence. Many boxing fans have been debating who is the superior boxer between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson recently. Both young boxers have made a name for themselves in the boxing world and are highly regarded as top fighting talents.

The answer to this pressing question, though, may surprise some fans. In a recent interview, Gervonta Davis, a boxer who has sparred with both Haney and Stevenson, provided his thoughts on who he thinks is the better fighter. The answer may not be what fans were expecting, but it’s sure to add fuel to the ongoing debate.

Gervonta Davis on Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson

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During the interview with AKHi TV, Gervonta Davis, also known as Tank, was asked about his opinion on the potential fight between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson, both of whom he had sparred with. The interviewer questioned Davis on who he thought was the better fighter between the two.

“Tank, I know you see yourself as the guy in the division but for the fight fans out there, you sparred Devin and Shakur and people want to see them fight each other on top rank. Who do you think is the better fighter between those two?” the interviewer asked.

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To which Davis responded, “I don’t know, I don’t know, everybody too big, keep talking about these guys.” When the interviewer suggested that Haney and Stevenson were more technical fighters compared to Davis’ explosive style, he still remained non-committal and simply shrugged his shoulders.

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What’s next for Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney, and Shakur Stevenson?

Gervonta Davis is set to fight Ryan Garcia on April 22nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which is supposed to be one of the biggest fight in boxing history. Devin Haney, who is the reigning WBC lightweight champion, has a forthcoming confrontation against former unified champion Vasyl Lomachenko on May 20, 2023, in a bid to unify the lightweight division. This bout is heavily anticipated and has stirred up considerable commotion within the boxing world.

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The winner of this altercation is expected to contend against Shakur Stevenson, who is the mandatory contender for the WBC title. Stevenson acquired the mandatory challenger status after his impressive triumph over Shuichiro Yoshino. Stevenson has already voiced his aspirations of facing the victor of the Haney-Lomachenko fight, and numerous boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting to witness his boxing prowess in action.

Also Read: “Nobody Beats Lomachenko”: Teofimo Lopez Gives His Verdict on ‘Loma’ vs. Devin Haney

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who is dedicated to covering live events with a special emphasis on influencer boxing events. With a focus on storytelling, Mishra strives to bring to light the stories of fighters that often go untold. As a big fan of Mike Tyson, Mishra believes that boxing will remain relevant for eternity, and he is committed to covering the sport with the respect and admiration it deserves.
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