Shakur Stevenson has shot down the faux story on X by a well-liked YouTube channel, reporting {that a} unification match between him and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was a finished deal for November twenty third.
WBC light-weight champion Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) mentioned the information was “faux,” however he didn’t say whether or not he’s in negotiations with Tank Davis (30-0, 28 KOs).
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Many followers imagine Shakur will probably be Tank Davis’s subsequent opponent. Davis doesn’t have nice choices for a cash battle as a result of Vasily Lomachenko determined to take the rest of the yr off.
Whereas Shakur would doubtless be far much less entertaining to observe than William Zepeda, he’s extra in style, and it might be an even bigger cash battle for Tank Davis.
He wouldn’t have a lot to concern from Shakur on account of his lack of energy and the novice point-scoring type that he continues to make use of within the professional ranks. It could be a cat-and-mouse match, and the followers would doubtless really feel ripped off later.
Shakur, 27, remains to be a free agent after his contract with Prime Rank expired along with his final battle in opposition to Artem Harutyunyan on July sixth.
It was initially believed there could be a stampede of promoters vying for Shakur’s providers, however the booing, the picture of Shakur’s hometown followers heading in the direction of the exit within the eighth spherical, and the half-empty Prudential Heart could have scared away his suitors.
If Tank Davis doesn’t battle Shakur subsequent, will probably be fascinating to see who he selects for his subsequent battle. He hasn’t fought any top-level fighters throughout his profession, so it received’t be a giant deal if his battle with Shakur doesn’t occur. It could be a scenario the place Tank would proceed as regular, preventing no matter random fighter his administration can pull in.
“That is faux!!” mentioned Shakur Stevenson on X, reacting to a social media report {that a} unification battle between him and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is ready for November twenty third.
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— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) July 30, 2024
