Thoughts on Gervonta Davis?

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  1. ClassicRon

    ClassicRon Member Full Member

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    all in all, I'm impressed with him. He seems to have the complete offensive package. I think he is TMT's best fighter unless someone thinks otherwise. Can this kid be special?
     
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    rhin0z> Boxing Addict Full Member

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    exciting likeable and fresh breeze
     
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    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    Davis is a 130 pound TANK..
    He should be FEARED by all..
    You fellas know where I'm bout to go with this.. lol
     
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    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He reminds me of Broner. Good speed and power, but seems to stay stationary under attack. If Pedraza had any kind of power, things might be different.

    On another note, I just read that he has a fight lined up in the UK. Not sure against who, though. Any truth to that?
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah he is fighting the No.1 contender Walsh in his backyard.
     
  6. ClassicRon

    ClassicRon Member Full Member

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    I think he'll be a little better than Broner @mono but he gets his easily. Gervonta can punch like crazy though so if the mayweather camp could teach him to get hit less, he will be a force.
     
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    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I hope so. I just like it when a guy is getting attacked on the ropes but lands better shots in between the other dudes offense. Like when Alvarez knocked Smith out.

    Also, does Mayweather not like Davis getting some spotlight or what? Why would he send him off to the UK for his first defense?
     
  8. MUFA$A

    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    Davis looks alot more promising and better than Broner did back at 130 pounds
     
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    Mike1978 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mayweather is pissed that Gervonta Davis didn't want to move to Las Vegas. Davis is a really good fighter but nowhere near elite like Loma.
     
  10. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    He is hiding from lomo








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  11. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well balanced boxer, power, speed, head movement, body punching, accuracy, southpaw.
    IMO he's a p4p talent.
     
  12. Sir Will Wigan

    Sir Will Wigan HLF: A Real "Fightin' Man" Full Member

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    Broner-like, but better. He'll beat Liam Walsh. I'd like to see him in with Salido next.
     
  13. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He looks a bit special. He has speed, power and accuracy and good skills. Nasty uppercut too. Definitely better than Broner.
     
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    JoffJoff Regular Junkie Full Member

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    Remember Broner was very highly rated before he moved up. You guys really rate Davis so high or is it you never bought into the Broner hype?
     
  15. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    broner had very high expectations. idk who was better however davis is a beast and cant wait for his uk fight vs walsh. it should be a good fight