Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson might face off in the biggest lightweight fight possible. Both champions hold world titles at 135 pounds, sparking interest from fans and experts alike.
Davis recently fought to a controversial majority decision draw against Lamont Roach on March 1. The fight raised eyebrows when Davis took a knee, but the referee didn't count it. Now, the New York State Athletic Commission is looking into the incident, and there's a chance the result could change.
Stevenson, on the other hand, stopped late replacement Josh Padley in the ninth round on February 22. While he got the win, some fans thought he should have finished the fight earlier.
With both fighters' recent performances stirring up talk, two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez weighed in on the potential matchup. Lopez, who's gearing up to defend his WBO super-lightweight title against Arnold Barboza in May, shared his thoughts in a recent interview.
"I still think Gervonta will win against Shakur. Technically I just think like that,"Lopez said in an interview.
Lopez's prediction adds to the ongoing debate about this dream matchup. He's no stranger to either fighter, having been linked with both Davis and Stevenson throughout his career.
The boxing world keeps buzzing about Davis vs Stevenson, with other experts like Robert Garcia also chiming in with fresh takes on how the fight might go down.
As fans eagerly await news of this potential clash, both Davis and Stevenson will need to sort out their next moves. For now, the lightweight division remains on high alert, waiting to see if this blockbuster bout will finally come together.
