Gervonta Davis, the boxing superstar known for his knockout power, has shared his list of top five active fighters. 'Tank' Davis, who boasts an impressive record of 30 fights with 28 knockouts, offered his perspective on the best in the sport during the lead-up to his fight with Frank Martin.
Davis puts Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez at the top of his list. Alvarez, often called 'the face of boxing,' has won world titles in four weight classes and remains unbeaten at super-middleweight. With a career spanning 65 fights and only two losses, Canelo's achievements speak for themselves.
In a move that might raise some eyebrows, Davis places himself second on the list. His self-confidence isn't without merit, though. Davis has recently added stoppage wins over previously undefeated fighters Ryan Garcia and Frank Martin to his record. His knockout power, combined with impressive footwork and head movement, has made him a force to be reckoned with in the ring.
David Benavidez takes the third spot on Davis' list. The undefeated two-time super welterweight champion is known for his relentless, come-forward style. Benavidez has recently decided to move up to light-heavyweight, aiming to become the mandatory challenger for the winner of the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol fight.
Japan's big star, Naoya Inoue, comes in at number four. Inoue has achieved the rare feat of becoming a two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. He's currently the super-bantamweight champion and has gained worldwide recognition for his skills.
Rounding out the top five is Terence Crawford. The four-weight world champion and undisputed welterweight champion recently made his debut in the 154 lbs division. Crawford's switch-hitting style and his dismantling of Errol Spence Jr have cemented his place among boxing's elite.
Notably absent from Davis' list is Oleksandr Usyk, a two-division undisputed champion who often features on other pound-for-pound rankings.
Davis' own future looks promising, with potential unifications in the lightweight division on the horizon. While he's willing to drop rounds, his tendency to finish opponents makes him one of boxing's most exciting fighters to watch.
Davis shared his top five list on social media, giving fans insight into how he views the current landscape of elite boxers. As he continues to climb the ranks himself, it'll be interesting to see how these rankings might change in the future.
