Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson are getting ready to defend their lightweight titles, but fans want to see them fight each other. Both champions have upcoming bouts, but the boxing world hopes they'll face off soon.
Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, will step into the ring next weekend against Lamont Roach. Stevenson, who holds the WBC lightweight belt, is set to fight this Saturday. He'll face Josh Padley, a late replacement for Floyd Schofield.
Schofield got pulled from the fight by the British Boxing Board of Control after falling ill. This last-minute change hasn't dampened the excitement around Stevenson's upcoming performance.
While these fights are important, many fans are looking ahead. They want to see Davis and Stevenson square off in a battle of champions.
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins shared his thoughts on the potential matchup. Hopkins, who fought against fellow Americans like Oscar de la Hoya, Roy Jones Jr, and Jermaine Taylor, believes this fight should have happened already.
In an interview with IFL TV, Hopkins said:
"That fight should have been happening this week. Those are the big names people really know in boxing. Tank and Shakur are both battle tested and have extensive IQ when it comes to the top amateur level. That's a fight I would like to see next."
Hopkins thinks the fight will be close but hopes there won't be any controversy. He's not the only one with an opinion on this matchup. Terence Crawford also has a strong view on who would win, though the details of his pick weren't shared.
For now, boxing fans will have to wait and see if this dream matchup comes together. Both Davis and Stevenson need to get through their upcoming fights first. After that, who knows? The lightweight division might just see one of its most exciting clashes yet.
