Promoter Todd duBoef recently hinted at a potential blockbuster boxing match between Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. While the fight stirs up significant excitement among fans, especially on social media, it remains uncertain due to various commitments and promotional complexities.
Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank and promoter for Shakur Stevenson, expressed optimism about the matchup. However, he emphasized the importance of not rushing into such events. "I hope so, I think it makes sense," duBoef said regarding the potential fight. He added, "There’s a lot of moving and shaking going on there."
Shakur Stevenson's fighting strategy includes enhancing his profile in his hometown, thus establishing strong local support. He recently faced Edwin De Los Santos in Newark at the Prudential Center and secured a victory. In contrast, Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is preparing for his upcoming fight in Las Vegas against Frank Martin under the PBC banner.
Negotiations for a fight between Stevenson and Davis could be tricky due to their affiliations with different promoters—Top Rank for Stevenson and PBC for Davis. This scenario introduces hurdles both financially and strategically.
Referencing historical boxing events like rematches between Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad and others, duBoef warns against delaying potentially great matches too long. "We can talk about, ‘One day, [Oscar] De La Hoya and [Felix] Trinidad were going to fight again…’" It underscores the risk of overwaiting which might dampen public interest or relevance.
The idea of reconnecting fighters with their hometown audiences also plays a central role in how these bouts are promoted. DuBoef believes firmly in this principle: "We’ve always loved hometowns... It’s always good to do that; it’s not good to disconnect you know?"
