Did Gervonta Davis fight better than you expected tonight?

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Did Gervonta Davis fight better than you expected tonight?

Poll closed Feb 7, 2023.

  1. YES

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%

  2. NO

    16 vote(s)
    48.5%

  3. He was OKAY

    13 vote(s)
    39.4%
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  1. ThaChampIsHere

    ThaChampIsHere New Member Full Member

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    Were you astounded with his performance or disappointed? Did the fight change your opinion on Davis vs. Garcia?
     
    ThaChampIsHere, Jan 7, 2023
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  2. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Yes it changed my opinion on the Garcia fight.

    It's a closer fight than I thought. And I originally had it a close fight.
     
    kirk, Jan 7, 2023
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  3. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    No different. Davis fought as he usually does. He is a low output puncher who relies on his power to bail him out of potential losses This fight was pretty much that.
     
    Fogger, Jan 7, 2023
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  4. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Ryan Garcia KO Tank based on this fight.
     
    IsaL, Jan 7, 2023
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  5. Maidanas Gun Tattoo

    Maidanas Gun Tattoo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Made it closer for me. Hector gave dude many 3 piece KFC specials. Ryan being an inch taller with 3 inches more reach than Hector and insanely faster gives him many good opportunities.
     
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  6. ernieshaverash

    ernieshaverash Well known. I have two cars. Ten houses. Full Member

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    Lost the majority of rounds, and got blapsed multiple times by a lesser puncher. Went great.
     
    ernieshaverash, Jan 7, 2023
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    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    I chose he was ok, as he fought exactly how was expected.
     
    TheShellofKell, Jan 7, 2023
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  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    This is the new davis fights in spurts loading up hoping to catch his man with a big shot but willing to lose rounds in the process.
     
    Pimp C, Jan 7, 2023
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  9. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tank fought exactly like how I thought he would. Low output first few rounds, begin counter-punching after about 4 rounds, push for the finish in the mid-rounds.

    He got hit a bit more than I would have liked tonight but that's mainly down to Hector who has a tricky style, and Hector put on a good performance tonight.

    Tank KOs Ryan faster than he stopped Hector.
     
    DaRealJT, Jan 7, 2023
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  10. IsaL

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    Ryan Garcia would KTFO this version of Tank.
     
    IsaL, Jan 7, 2023
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  11. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    That will be his undoing when he fights someone who can take his power.
     
    TheShellofKell, Jan 7, 2023
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  12. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    If changing from thinking Ryan would KO Tank to confidently thinking Ryan will KO Tank counts as changing my mind, then yes.:lol:
     
    CST80, Jan 7, 2023
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  13. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    In other words, this is the PC way of saying, Tank is pretty ****ing unskilled and can't hang with superior boxers, and he has to be bailed out by his power repeatedly. Much like Jermell and Jermall Charlo. What's next, is everyone going to start saying Wilder is one of the savviest players in the game?:lol:
     
    CST80, Jan 7, 2023
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  14. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    55/45 in Tanks favor. That's one of the biggest fights in years.
     
    drenlou, Jan 7, 2023
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  15. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    No he has fallen in love with his power like most big punchers do. When he actually let's his hands go he's crazy good but he loads up too much. Bailed out by power is a haters excuse and used not to give fighters credit. Power is just as big in boxing as good footwork or a good jab.
     
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