Gervonta Davis and Vasiliy Lomachenko look to be heading towards an intriguing two-belt lightweight clash.
When Devin Haney vacated all four titles in the division Lomachenko picked up the vacant IBF strap with a win over George Kambosos Jr. ‘Tank’ Davis was automatically elevated by the WBA to Full Champion and sealed that status with an impressive knockout over previously-undefeated Frank Martin.
All is now set for the unification, which has been confirmed as in talks by ‘Loma’s promoter Bob Arum.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV, esteemed trainer Robert Garcia said his prediction would be very different five years ago.
“I think five or six years ago I would pick Lomachenko right away. Right now it might be too hard. I think at his age and his size, because he’s not that big of a lightweight, I think I have to favour Tank. His power is just unbelievable.”
Garcia – who currently trains pound-for-pound star Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez among others – praised the Ukrainian but ultimately couldn’t look by the extreme power of Davis which has put away 28 of 30 opponents so far.
“Loma’s got great skills man. Loma’s the one that will not be afraid of him. Loma’s the one that will be in great shape. If he knows how to win the first few rounds and then fights smart the rest of the fight then there’s a chance he could pull it off. He’s a very smart man, but I just think Tank’s power is too much.
Loma’s so skilful, man, that he could do it for twelve rounds, but when you have someone like Tank in front of you, it’s not gonna be easy. It won’t be easy.”
Talks are set to continue for the 135 unification with a date pencilled in for November. The winner will be expected to move straight into another championship clash with Shakur Stevenson.
