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There a host of mouth watering all American fights to be made amongst the lightweight and super lightweight division, which are both amongst the strongest in the sport.

Fans are being treated to one such clash in December, when WBC 140lbs champion Regis Prograis will defend his strap against former undisputed 135lbs champion Devin Haney.

However, in a recent interview with ESNews, Prograis broke down a different stateside affair – a potential showdown between Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez – and explained why he would favour Davis to get the better of ‘The Takeover’ if the fight ever happened.

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Following his stoppage win over Ryan Garcia back in April, Davis’ star power is bigger than his ever been, and the though of all American derbies against the likes of Haney and Stevenson has fans salivating.

His momentum was slowed somewhat by a brief jail stint over the summer, however he is now back in the gym and said to be angling for a return to the ring in early 2024.

The rumoured frontrunners to land the money spinning fight are PBC stablemates Frank Martin and Isaac Cruz, with the latter being one of only two men to take Davis the distance.

Lopez is riding the crest of a wave at the moment after becoming a two weight world champion earlier this year, and a marquee match up between him and former Davis opponent Garcia has been tipped to land in the first half of 2024

In a world of overnight sensations, few clips truly captivate. But twitter unearthed a gem. From 2016, a video resurfaced. It wasn’t of a viral dance or a fleeting meme. Instead, it showcased a young boxer. Just 10 years old at the time, Curmel Moton wasn’t your average kid. Under glaring lights, Moton’s gloves danced with precision, his feet followed an intricate rhythm. The venue? A boxing gym.

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The companion? None other than the legendary trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. This wasn’t a casual training session. It was a display of discipline, dedication, and raw talent. Why was a child of just a decade in such elite company? Why was he not trading blows with school friends or grappling with video games?

Curmel Moton is boxing’s newest sensation

Curmel Moton

Curmel Moton’s ascent in the boxing world became undeniable following his stunning pro debut win against Ezequiel Flores. In Las Vegas’ shimmering T-Mobile Arena, the prodigy dazzled everyone with an unmatched zeal, toppling Flores in a bout many had anticipated would be more challenging. Such victories, while impressive, aren’t born overnight. They’re sculpted from years of dedication and hard work.

Segueing from this triumphant debut, the old footage posted provides an insightful flashback. The video showcases a young Moton, just a 10-year-old then, intensely working with Floyd Mayweather Sr. on pads. His focus, even at that tender age, spoke of a future champion. This wasn’t just a child amusingly trying his hand at boxing; it was a future pro honing his craft.

Fans, upon viewing this video, couldn’t help but express their admiration and awe. One fan noted the innate talent Moton possessed, emphasizing that some individuals seem destined for their path.

Another fan highlighted Moton’s commitment to the boxing life, expressing excitement about his future matches and the hope to see more of him on broadcast.

Curmel Moton’s journey is a testament to the adage: champions are made, not born. From those early training days with Mayweather Sr. to eventually his undeniable prowess in the ring against Flores, Moton’s path has been nothing short of inspirational.

Kyrone Davis says Terence Crawford will need the perfect performance for him to defeat Canelo Alvarez due to the Mexican star’s size, power, and experience advantage. The super middleweight, Kyrone, who has sparred with Canelo & Crawford, feels that Alvarez has the power and size, making it very difficult for the 147-lb Terence to win. Davis knows how hard Canelo hits and how big he is compared to Crawford and feels that the Omaha, Nebraska native would be up against it if he shared the ring with the King.

Assuming Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) chooses not to get acclimated to the 168-lb division next year by going up and taking on the likes of David Benavidez, Demetrius Andrade, or David Morrell, he would be jumping up 21 lbs for a payday against Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs). The experience or lack thereof for Crawford would make it doubly hard trying to defeat a talent like Canelo because he doesn’t have the experience to knock him off his perch at the top of the super middleweight division.

Given Crawford’s advantage age at 36, he would need to gain experience in a hurry by moving up to 168 right away to take on the murderer’s row of contenders that are at the head of the line in the rankings, waiting impatiently for their shot at Canelo.
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Canelo obviously knows why Crawford is interested in fighting him, and that’s why he’s let the media know that it’s not going to happen. What’s disappointing about this is the fact that Crawford isn’t willing to at least try and earn the fight with Canelo by moving up to 168 and giving his best shot to knock off two or three of the top dogs: Benavidez, Morrell & Andrade. If Crawford beat the ‘Big Three’ at 168, he can say, ‘See, I did it. I earned it. I’m not just a  needy, money-hungry desperado looking for a payday.‘

It would take courage for Crawford to put his hide at risk against the ‘Big Three,’ and that’s obviously why he’s trying so hard to talk his way into the fight with Canelo rather than risking his backside against those killers. Although Crawford has been professional for fifteen years, he’s fought just once elite-level fighter, Errol Spence Jr., and he obviously drained & a physical wreck of the guy he’d been four years earlier before his devasting car crash in 2019. “Tall Task” For Crawford To Beat Canelo “I’ve been in the ring with Crawford too. I got Crawford ready for when he fought Shawn Porter. I was with him for a few weeks,” said Kyrone Davis to YSM Sports Media, who helped Terence Crawford with sparring in the past and has also sparred with Canelo Alvarez.

The all-British clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has been a topic of discussion for the longest time. Previously, a potential fight came close to reality but fell apart rather quickly. In the recent past, even a fight between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk seemed beyond grasp. But promoter Frank Warren recently announced the brawl in Saudi Arabia in December or January, to the delight of boxing fans everywhere. So, the boxing world wondered if a clash between Fury and Joshua could also materialize. John Fury recently spoke about the same in an interview.

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‘AJ’ last got into the ring in August against Robert Helenius, winning the fight via knockout. Despite a win in his last showdown, Joshua has faced considerable challenges in the recent past. He suffered his first career loss against Andy Ruiz and followed that by losing twice to Fury’s future opponent Oleksandr Usyk. So, a fight against Fury can be a redemption arc for ‘AJ.’ However, is a fight with Fury even possible? During an appearance in an interview with Daily Mail Sport Boxing, John Fury detailed the only way a fight between the two boxers could happen.

John Fury claimed he doesn’t like Deontay Wilder

When asked if an AJ vs. Fury fight could ever happen? John explicitly stated, “The only way that can happen – he is gotta beat Deontay Wilder.” He further emphasized that every boxer is sidestepping a fight with the ‘Bronze Bomber.’ John claimed, “I don’t like Deontay Wilder. I can’t stand him as a man.” Daddy Fury highlighted that every boxer in the heavyweight division is scared of Deontay Wilder.

Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua brands David Beckham a hero as they show off their free-kick techniques.

British boxer of Nigerian descent, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, has risen to the top of the trends.

Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, is trending due to his action on the football field, not in the ring.

When Anthony Joshua visited his “childhood hero” David Beckham in Miami, he displayed his football prowess.

The modern training facility of Inter Miami is where AJ, who is presently in Florida, met the Manchester United great.

A video of Beckham striking a trademark free-kick into the net’s corner was uploaded to the heavyweight boxing champion’s social media platforms.

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The following performer, 33-year-old Joshua, may not have appeared as graceful as the football legend, but there is no denying that he possesses some special abilities.

With his instep, AJ, who was running up to the ball, brilliantly curled the ball beyond the goalkeeper’s reach and into the bottom right corner of the net.

Joshua took to his official social media to show off the free-kick attempts with Beckham.

Along with the free kick was a message that said, “Kicking ball with my childhood hero 🙌🏾 @davidbeckham

Following the confirmation of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua is presently waiting for information regarding his next opponent.

Although Deontay Wilder had been mentioned, AJ had preferred to fight the victor of Fury vs. Usyk.

It seems likely that Joshua would choose to fight Wilder in this much-anticipated mega-money matchup over the unknown Filip Hrgovic for the IBF heavyweight belt.

Joshua vs. Hrgovic, however, might soon gain favor if AJ vs. Wilder does not take place.

Joshua, who recently modeled for BOSS at Milan Fashion Week, is expected to make a decision on his future soon.

Former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has made his prediction for this weekend’s clash between KSI and Tommy Fury.

The two crossovers headline an epic MF & DAZN: X Series 10 card at the AO Arena in Manchester, which will also feature Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis in the main event.

Fury is being seen as the favourite going into the fight due to his past exploits in the professional ranks, but Joshua believes the fight with KSI will be much closer than people think.

“Tommy Fury vs. KSI, it’s a real 50/50 fight,” Joshua told DAZN.

“I would sway towards KSI, but then if I value experience, I think Tommy should pull it off because he’s coming from a fighting family, but KSI’s been banging people out though.

“He beat Logan Paul who’s big and strong, went the rounds with Mayweather as well Logan did.

“It’s a real 50/50 fight, for this one I’m sitting on the fence.”

 

Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been on a tear for the past half-decade.

Since April of 2018, he has won four different world titles in three different weight divisions and hasn’t lost any of his 10 bouts. Nine of those fights were ended via knockouts.

Most recently, Davis took down the toughest opponent of his career, Ryan Garcia, in the 7th round with a brutal body shot. It was the test everyone wanted for both fighters, and Davis passed with flying colors. Now, everyone is wondering what challenge Davis will take on next.

Renowned boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has an idea for Tank: set up a fight with “The Monster”, Naoya Inoue.

“I think (Inoue) is a hell of a fighter. I would like to see him fight Gervonta at a catchweight. That’d be a hell of a fight.”

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Can it actually happen?

The issue with Mayweather’s proposed bout would come down squarely to weight.

Inoue has fought at several different weights, with his most recent defeat over Stephen Fulton coming at 122 pounds, the heaviest he’s ever fought at.

It’s not out of the realm of possibility for Davis to come in at a lower weight since he has done it before, but asking Inoue to tack on so many pounds seems like a stretch. The Japanese fighter might be up for it, but it would take a long training camp and strength program.

In terms of in-ring entertainment, the fight would be a true spectacle. Both Davis and Inoue have won everything up for grabs to this point and have showcased legendary talent in all of their fights.

Canadian rapper Drake ranks among the wealthiest singers globally. He is renowned for his lavish and flamboyant lifestyle. His wealthy acquisitions, including luxury cars, mansions, and jewelry, reflect his affluence. Notably, his diamond chain valued at a staggering $13 million recently captured the attention of fans. This extravagant accessory of Drake even seemed to have inspired the boxing sensation, Gervonta Davis, who recently showcased his own new diamond chain on his Instagram story.

The Tank‘ had close ties with the undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather. He was under the umbrella of Mayweather Promotions since the young age of 20, before becoming self-promoted in 2023.

Subsequently, it is unsurprising that Mayweather’s boxing style and luxurious lifestyle influenced Davis. Thus, leading him to admire and don expensive accessories.

Gervonta Davis flaunts Drake-like $2 million new diamond chain

Gervonta Davis’s accomplishment of winning multiple world championships across three weight classes showcases his exceptional talent as a young emerging boxer. Davis likes to present a successful demeanor outside of the ring too and likes to wear expensive jewelry.

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His recent luxurious purchase became the center of attention. The diamond chain he bought became quickly viral on social media. One of those posts was on the Twitter account of Shannonnn sharpes Burner.

The precise details of the necklace are still undisclosed. However, the design and size of the diamonds have certainly sparked intrigue within the combat sports community.

Some fans promptly noticed the striking resemblance between Davis and Drake’s diamond necklaces.

While a fan was highlighting the significant disparity in the price range of their jewelry.

Despite the expensive acquisition by Davis, it is unlikely to impact his overall wealth significantly. Over the years, ‘The Tank’ has amassed a substantial fortune through his fights.

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The riches of Davis

Gervonta Davis has gone through his career undefeated so far with a professional record of 29-0. Over the course of his career, he has defeated the likes of Hector Garcia and other noted boxers.

In his last fight, the American boxer faced off against Ryan Garcia on April 22nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ‘The Tank’ emerged victorious in the clash of undefeated boxers during the seventh round with a devastating body shot.

As a part of the deal, Davis took home the $5 million fight purse and an extra 50% of the PPV, netting upwards of $10 million in total.

Therefore, it is no surprise that the undefeated boxer has amassed millions over the years of his boxing career. In addition to his boxing earnings, Davis also benefits from his partnerships with Nike and Reebok.

It remains unclear what lies ahead in Davis’s career. Having already achieved success in three weight classes and maintaining an undefeated record, there isn’t much left for him to prove.

Nevertheless, if he maintains the same hunger and drive for success as his mentor Mayweather, he will continue to reach new milestones in his career similar to ‘TBE.’

In the realm of opulence, few can rival the grandeur displayed by boxing’s elite. Gervonta Davis, fresh from his colossal $22.8 million feat from the mammoth showdown against Ryan Garcia. A fight that impressively sold over 1.2 million pay-per-view units, raking in a staggering gate revenue, has showcased another dimension of his lavish lifestyle.

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While most would bask in the financial triumph of such a mega-event, for Davis, this windfall appears to be just the beginning of a series of luxurious indulgences. Beyond the glory of the ring, what could the Baltimore fighter be splurging on that’s causing such a buzz?

Gervonta Davis and the $2 million sparkle

Gervonta Davis, affectionately known as ‘Tank’, has recently drawn attention for a lavish purchase that is reminiscent of the lifestyles of boxing’s most elite. In a move that mirrors the opulence of his mentor, Floyd Mayweather, Davis unveiled on Instagram a staggering $2 million diamond necklace. His caption, simple yet impactful, read, “2 Million 🤙.”

In sports, legends often stand toe-to-toe, sparking unexpected debates. Imagine the heavy-weight query NBA giant Shaquille O’Neal pitched to boxing prodigy Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. A battle of minds, not fists. The challenge? Would Davis ever face his mentor, Floyd Mayweather, in the ring? Davis’ response was less about punches and more about wisdom.

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It’s rare when an athlete turns away from a potential showdown. Odder still when the motive isn’t fear, but respect. What might drive a rising star to shy away from facing his guiding light? Discover Davis’ surprising take on mentorship, competition, and the lines he’s unwilling to cross.

Gervonta Davis picks growth over glory

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Floyd Mayweather share more than just a passion for boxing; they share a bond forged through mentorship and mutual respect. Over the years, Floyd, an undefeated champion, has taken Gervonta under his wing, guiding him through the treacherous waters of the boxing world.

During a recent interview, their unique relationship came to the forefront. Shaquille O’Neal, never one to shy away from the big questions, asked, “My question is, you vs your mentor (Floyd Mayweather), exhibition whatever would you do it?” The room seemed to hang on Davis’ response.

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Without hesitation, Gervonta replied, “I don’t think I would do it. Because me I always look at, there was time that we could’ve sparred but I always looked at it I can’t learn from him other than being in there and actually fighting him. I always, even when he is training, my main focus is to watch him because I can learn so much from him. And I know myself. When I get in there with somebody, there’s gonna be a time when I wanna hurt him and I would rather not do that then just learn from him.”

The depth of Davis’ respect for Mayweather is evident. Rather than seeing an opportunity for personal gain or a showcase of skills, Gervonta values the learning experience above all. His dedication to absorbing Mayweather’s techniques, strategies, and wisdom speaks volumes about the nature of their relationship. Through this conversation, we see a young athlete deeply committed to his craft, prioritizing growth over glory.

Davis recalls building bonds with Floyd Mayweather before inking the deal

Before they formed an iconic partnership in the boxing world, Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a unique introduction. A resurfaced interview from five years ago, shared by Vlad TV, offers a glimpse into the budding relationship between the young boxer and the legendary Mayweather. When quizzed about the nature of their relationship prior to signing a formal agreement, Davis revealed, “I was with Floyd for the entire summer before putting pen to paper.”

While gifts like cars and jewelry can symbolize a lot, the real treasure lies in the trust and camaraderie they’ve nurtured over the years. It brings us to ponder. How often do we come across such genuine bonds in today’s competitive sports industry?