Norman Jr., who holds the WBO world welterweight title, got the chance to trade leather with both men in the gym. He shared his experience in a recent interview with ShowBizz The Adult.
"When I sparred Terence Crawford I was 20 years old at the time, so it was like he was trying to man me like 'I'm gonna show you you a little boy' type stuff. But I'm mature for my age, so that's why we evened out. Even when you see him fight for real, he don't necessarily one-shot people, but what he do is he just beat you up and then he kill you. But as far as one shot, who got it? I gotta give it to Tank."
Davis, known as 'Tank', has built a fearsome reputation for his knockout power. The 30-year-old from Baltimore holds a perfect 30-0 record with 28 knockouts. He's won world titles in three weight classes and currently reigns as the WBA lightweight champion.
Tank will defend his lightweight crown against Lamont Roach on March 1 at the Barclays Center in New York. Davis has also announced plans to retire from boxing by the end of 2024, citing tiredness with the sport.
Crawford, nicknamed 'Bud', has made his mark with his boxing IQ and all-around skills. The 37-year-old from Omaha has won world titles in four weight classes and became undisputed champion at both super lightweight and welterweight. He recently moved up to 154 pounds and dethroned WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov in August.
Reports suggest Crawford has agreed to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez later this year in what would be a massive showdown.
Both Davis and Crawford are considered among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. While they compete in different weight classes – Davis at 135 pounds and Crawford now at 154 – Norman Jr.'s insight gives fans a rare glimpse into how their power compares.