“His Career Is Just Starting”: Boxing Commentator Explains Why Gervonta Davis vs. Vasyl Lomachenko Is Important for Tank’s Resume
In a surprising turn, boxing analyst Stephen A. Smith stirred the pot by prioritizing Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson over a potential clash with Vasyl Lomachenko. However, Davis’ trainer, Kenny Ellis, took to Instagram to clarify that Lomachenko hasn’t been sidelined just yet, hinting at ongoing negotiations. Amidst this confusion, one voice rings clear—ShowBizz the Adult believes this is just the beginning for ‘Tank’ Davis.
ShowBizz the Adult contends that despite Davis’ 30 professional fights, the public has yet to witness his full potential. He argues that a bout with Vasyl Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and current IBF Lightweight champion, is pivotal for Davis’ career trajectory.
“Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is eyeing a fight with Lomachenko, and I’m optimistic about its potential. But the real story here is how Davis is just scratching the surface of his career,” remarked ShowBizz the Adult, emphasizing Davis’ comparative freshness in the boxing scene.
“Gevonta Davis is talking about fighting Lomanchenko [and] I’m very high on that fight. But a lot of you guys would prefer ‘Tank’ vs. Shakur and prefer ‘Tank’ vs. ‘Pitbull’. And you know what that means? That Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has left a lot on his plate,” began ShowBizz the Adult.
But can Vasyl Lomachenko truly challenge Gervonta Davis? Opinions are divided.
Stephen A. Smith raised doubts about Lomachenko’s punching power, suggesting it could be a critical factor against Davis. Despite acknowledging Lomachenko’s technical prowess, Smith questioned his ability to stand up to Davis’ raw power. In contrast, Shakur Stevenson sees Lomachenko as a formidable opponent even as he nears the twilight of his career.
“I do like Gervonta’s resume. But, it feels like his career is just starting,” he added. According to him, one cannot feel the same about Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. “[But] for some reason, you get the feeling that we’re just introducing Gervonta – it’s almost like his career is just starting. There’s a lot on the damn plate, other than beating Ryan Garcia,” ShowBizz the Adult concluded.
“With his experience and knowledge, Lomachenko poses a real challenge,” Stevenson opined, highlighting the Ukrainian’s resilience and ring intelligence.
Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank, echoed this sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for a potential Davis vs. Lomachenko showdown. He believes the fight could surpass the financial prospects of Davis vs. Shakur, underscoring its significance for Davis’ professional legacy.
Ukrainian boxer is “no pushover.” “With the experience he’s got and the knowledge, I think it could be a tremendous fight,” Stevenson had said.
The debate rages on: Is a bout with Vasyl Lomachenko the key to cementing Gervonta Davis’ status among boxing’s elite?
Bob Arum had declared, “We’re up for that fight [Davis]. Lomachenko’s up for that.”
