Oleksandr Usyk has weighed in on considered one of boxing’s most debated potential fights, giving his prediction for a long-discussed conflict between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson.
Stevenson is a four-weight world champion and stays unbeaten as knowledgeable, incomes widespread reward for his slick southpaw type and defensive skill. Davis, in the meantime, has established himself as considered one of boxing’s greatest sights together with his explosive punching energy, however authorized bother exterior of the ropes has led to inactivity.
The 31-year-old has been out of motion since a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr in March of 2025 and, regardless of experiences, nonetheless has not booked a return.
If ‘Tank’ returns to the ring and targets the largest fights doable, Stevenson – who just lately introduced a high-profile cope with Zuffa Boxing – ought to be high of the record.
Three-time undisputed champion Usyk just lately informed FightHype that he’s backing Stevenson’s talent to win the combat ought to it occur, believing the Newark southpaw to be one of many high three pound-for-pound fighters within the sport.
It’s maybe no shock that Usyk has sided with Stevenson. The Ukrainian has constructed his personal profession on motion, ring IQ and technical excellence quite than uncooked punching energy, qualities that many imagine make Stevenson one of the crucial tough fighters within the sport to beat.
Regardless of followers calling for the combat for a few years, it nonetheless appears extra of a hope than a certainty. One optimistic, nevertheless, is that Devin Haney – as equally achieved and considered Stevenson and Davis – stays a touted opponent for each males.
