Is Gervonta Davis legit height only 5'3"

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hes listed at 5'5.5" which is total BS. Mayweather when standing next to him looked 4 inches taller. And Floyd is listed at 5'8", but his real height is only 5'7".

    It's common for fighters to add an inch or even two on their listed heights. Marvin Hagler for example was listed at 5'10" and he wasnt even that tall in shoes. Ray Leonard was a legit 5'9" and he looked to have AT LEAST an inch on Hagler.

    Davis actually uses this to his advantage though. Hes got such a powerful low center of gravity. That hook he landed on Ruiz yesterday was so explosive and destructive. When he gets inside he is DEVASTATING to these frail Featherweights.
     
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    kartog Agent Smith Full Member

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    Paranoid Android Manny Pacquiao — The Thurmanator banned Full Member

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    I think Tank is legit 5' 5". He's the same height as Pacquiao. You have to keep in mind that Floyd wears women's riding boots with heels.
     
  4. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pac is more like a legit 5'4". Tank is shorter than Pac.
     
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    UKboxingfan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I posted the same the other night, tank is a midget and definitely not 5’5 but it works for him as he strong as anything and can punch. Always looks about 4’ shorter than Floyd so I’d say he’s 5’4 at the very most.
     
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    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Must suck to be that short..my son is only 8 and he nearly taller then Davis
     
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    UKboxingfan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Only positive is you can take up boxing and beat up other midgets.
     
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    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Lol you know it.
     
  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Davis has been beating up guys are 5'8" or 5'9" with ease. Granted very skinny ones, but still.
     
  10. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised. Fighter heights are exaggerated all the time, in every weight.
     
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    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How tall is Clenelo?
     
  12. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. I used to see PAC in Eagle Rock, since he used to run charity banquets for the local Veterans and 5’4” seems about right. Mayweather is another guy, who is closer to 5’5” than his ridiculous 5’8” listing.
     
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    thegoose86 Member Full Member

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    I was about to post the same
     
  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Maybe you aren’t 6’3 like you think you are.
     
  15. POTUS

    POTUS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Height is just a number