Fans and fighters alike want to see Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson step through the ropes together.
Part of a elite class of US fighters, Davis and Stevenson are currently both lightweight world champions and undefeated in their campaigns.
Tank’ Davis was elevated to full WBA Champion earlier this year and cemented that status by knocking out top contender Frank Martin, adding a 28th stoppage to his 30 wins.
Stevenson fought and won the vacant WBC belt against Edwin De Los Santos this year and then successfully defended it against Artem Harutyunyan. Both wins came over the distance and were somewhat criticised for being less than fan-friendly in terms of action.
Shakur has promised fans that he will truly shine when he is in with the best competition and there is no doubt that is knockout artist ‘Tank’ in a fight that is a fascinating style clash.
Speaking to Matchroom, Jesse Rodriguez named the bout as the one he would most like to see in the sport and backed defensive master Stevenson to get the win.
“Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson. I think Shakur outboxes him.”
Should the fight be made next year the winner can expect a high ranking on most pound-for-pound lists, joining ‘Bam’ Rodriguez who himself just recently scored another emphatic win in the super-flyweight ranks over Pedro Guevara.
First up for Stevenson looks to face William Zepeda next year providing the champion recovers well from recent hand surgery. ‘Tank’ Davis is set to welcome super-featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr to the 135 ranks in January for his own defence.
