Gervonta Davis is already looking ahead to his next fight after taking down Frank Martin via KO over the weekend.
The 29-year-old looked impressive in defending his WBA lightweight title, with fans already wondering who he will take on next given there are several potential opponents.
One of those names being talked about is Shakur Stevenson, with fans eager to see the two step into the ring together. However, if recent reports are anything to go by, it appears fans will have to wait with Davis in talks to face Vasyl Lomachenko according to promoter Bob Arum.
The news hasn’t been warmly received by everyone, with former world champions Paulie Malignaggi insisting that Davis should be fighting Stevenson given he is in his prime.
“Now, I want to see Davis and Stevenson. That’s my issue. That’s my problem with boxing,” Malignaggi told ProBox TV.
“They make fights when it’s convenient for them when there’s an advantage. Davis looked terrific [against Frank Martin]. I was very impressed with the performance.
“But Shakur Stevenson is a different proposition than anybody else. It’s times ten when Shakur is in there because Shakur is the tall, rangy southpaw with a lot more IQ and a lot more versatility with his style.
“I’d love to see the fight. I’m saying this because I want to see the fight.
“I think Davis is very qualified for that fight. Do I edge Shakur? I’ve always edged Shakur. I think Davis is very qualified for that fight. He looks terrific.
“He’s a thinker. It’s not just the twitch and the power. It’s also his understanding in there. He knows how to set things up.
” I want to see two get it on. Not later. I want to see them get it on now in their prime.”
Davis has been criticised in the past
This isn’t the first time Davis has received criticism over his selection of opponents.
He somewhat put that to bed by defeating Ryan Garcia via KO back in April 2023.
While a unification fight against Lomachenko, who holds the IBF title, would make sense for Davis, fans are still hoping he’ll fight Stevenson, who holds the WBC title, instead.
However, should Davis beat the Ukrainian, then the Stevenson fight could be for three belts.
