Gervonta Davis, Boxing, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson: The Future of Lightweight Showdowns
The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see what Gervonta Davis, also known as ‘Tank,’ will do next. His last fight was a show-stopping knockout victory against Frank Martin, cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous fighters in the world. Finding an opponent willing to fight Davis could be a challenge due to his intimidating record. However, Shakur Stevenson claims to be ready to negotiate and potentially have a mega-fight with Davis. There are still obstacles that need to be overcome before the fight can happen, which could open the door for other contenders. Isaac Cruz, who previously fought Davis in a tough match, may have a chance at a rematch later this year. Davis’ scheduled date for his next fight is in November. If Cruz is successful in his upcoming fight, a rematch with Davis could be a possibility.
Tim Smith, the VP of communications at Davis’ promotion company PBC, believes that a rematch between Davis and Cruz would be an exciting matchup to see. Smith also acknowledges that Cruz gave Davis one of his toughest fights, but attributes Davis’ struggle to a hand injury. Since his fight with Davis, Cruz has won all four of his subsequent bouts, three by stoppage. Cruz is currently fighting at the super lightweight division and will defend his WBA belt against Jose Valenzuela this Saturday. A rematch between Cruz and Davis would be an intriguing battle between two top contenders. Smith hopes to see Davis face Cruz at full strength, without any injuries. The VP of communications also believes that a rematch with Cruz would be a testament to Davis’ strength as a fighter. Davis’ promotion company, along with the boxing community, are excited to see what’s next for the rising boxing star.
Despite the potential for a rematch with Cruz, negotiations for a mega-fight with Shakur Stevenson are still ongoing. Both Davis and Stevenson are highly regarded fighters, and a potential matchup between them is highly anticipated. Fans will have to wait and see who will be the next opponent for Davis, as negotiations and potential rematches are still in the works. Davis continues to prove himself as a formidable force in the boxing world, and his next opponent will have to be ready for a tough fight. This weekend, Isaac Cruz will defend his WBA Super-Lightweight World Title against Jose Valenzuela. Valenzuela is a Mexican fan-favourite who always puts on an exciting show. This will be Cruz’s first defense of the belt, which he won from Rolando Romero. Cruz had 28 fights at lightweight before moving up to 140, with 27 wins and 1 loss to Gervonta Davis.
Valenzuela, a southpaw, will provide a tough challenge for Cruz in Los Angeles. Bookmakers favor Cruz’s aggressive and inside fighting style. It is unknown where this fight will rank as one of Cruz’s toughest battles. In an interview with DAZN, Cruz stated that both Davis and Romero have a lot of power, but Romero was the tougher opponent. Romero was known for talking trash, but Cruz was dominant in their fight, winning in eight rounds. Cruz suffered the hardest punch from Davis, but his toughest fight was against Romero. Cruz has been calling for a rematch with Davis, who he believes he has a good claim to since he took him the distance. Davis revealed that he injured his hand during the fight with Cruz. Some believe a rematch with Davis could be the next fight for Cruz if he wins this weekend.
Cruz and his team are confident in their ability to come out on top against Valenzuela. Valenzuela’s fighting style may provide a unique challenge for Cruz. Cruz’s fight with Davis was close, and many believe a rematch is warranted. Cruz has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself against Davis again. Cruz’s performance against Davis was impressive, as he only became the second person to take him the distance. Ultimately, the outcome of the Valenzuela fight will determine Cruz’s next steps in his career. Fans and experts are eagerly waiting to see how the fight unfolds this weekend. Isaac Cruz, the WBA Super Lightweight Belt holder, is willing and prepared to fight Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Davis was on track to have a unification fight with Vasyl Lomachenko, but Lomachenko has decided not to fight for the rest of the year.
As a result, Cruz is now looking for a new opponent. Cruz and Davis have fought once before in 2021, with Davis emerging as the victor after a tough match. In an interview with boxingscene, Cruz expressed surprise that Lomachenko chose not to fight Davis. Cruz is ready to take advantage of the situation and potentially fight Davis. He respects Lomachenko’s decision and is fully prepared to fight Davis if given the opportunity. Cruz acknowledges that Davis may not have many other options for opponents. However, before he can face Davis, Cruz will have to defeat Jose Valenzuela on August 3 live on DAZN. Cruz is confident that he will put on a great show for the fans and come out on top. The fight between Cruz and Valenzuela will be broadcasted on DAZN.
Fans can check their region to see if the Saudi Pro League is available on DAZN. Details can be found by clicking the provided link. Lomachenko’s decision opens up the possibility for Cruz to fight Davis at the end of the year. Cruz is prepared and determined to be at his best for that potential fight. He hopes the fight will be attractive to fans. Cruz is focused on his upcoming fight against Valenzuela and has not thought about potential opponents beyond that. He is solely focused on giving fans an exciting and entertaining match. Fans can watch the fight on DAZN and support their favorite boxer. Click the provided link for more information and details. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has been using his performance against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in their December 2020 fight to further his career.
Tim Smith, vice president of communications at Haymon Sports, spoke highly of Cruz, saying his nickname is fitting as he is a resilient fighter. Cruz gave Davis a tough fight, despite Davis injuring his hand. Since then, Cruz has won four consecutive fights. He recently moved up in weight and earned the WBA world title in his last fight. Cruz’s record is now 26-2-1 with 18 knockouts. Smith believes the Davis fight helped Cruz gain recognition and now he is in contention for bigger fights. However, Cruz must first win his upcoming fight against Jose Valenzuela on the pay-per-view undercard of Israil Madrimov vs. Terence Crawford. Valenzuela has a record of 13-2 with 9 knockouts. He suffered two consecutive losses before bouncing back with a win against former titleholder Chris Colbert.
Davis is expected to headline a pay-per-view later this year. Negotiations for a unification bout with Vasiliy Lomachenko fell through. Smith, speaking in his personal capacity, hopes to see a rematch between Davis and Cruz. The timing may work out for the rematch to take place in November. Davis is a big draw, but fans want to see him in a competitive fight rather than a showcase. Smith believes a rematch with Cruz would be an exciting and tough fight for Davis. He hopes Davis will be at full strength for the potential rematch. The author, David Greisman, has a book about boxing called ‘Fighting Words: The Heart and Heartbreak of Boxing.’ The book is available on Amazon. You can follow David Greisman on Twitter @fightingwords2.
Isaac Cruz flexes during his weigh-in ahead of his fight against Francisco Vargas at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The final presser and weigh-in for the Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov fight card have concluded. Isaac Cruz achieved his world championship dream early this year and is determined to keep his title. Cruz has only suffered one loss in his professional boxing career, to Gervonta Davis. After winning regional titles, Cruz moved up in weight class to pursue a world championship. He remains one of only two fighters to go the distance with the notoriously powerful Gervonta Davis. Many believe that Cruz will be the favorite to win on Saturday based on his recent wins. In an interview, Cruz revealed that his favorite fight was between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.
His go-to punch is the right hook, and it has shown to be effective in previous fights. The two fighters who have hit Cruz the hardest are Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero. Cruz considers his toughest fight to be the one against Rolando Romero on a PBC-Amazon Prime fight card. His proudest moments have been his fights against Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero. Cruz would love to vacation in either Hawaii or New York. His dream fight would be against any of the 140-pound weight class world champions in a packed stadium. He promises to put on a great show on August 3rd, as that is what he has prepared for. One fan joked in a social media post that fans might be wondering why Cruz chose to fight Rolando Romero. In their previous fight, Cruz dominated Romero and won by stoppage in the 8th round.
Cruz must win his upcoming fight to retain his belt and stay at the top of the game. A win would also give him the opportunity to face other top fighters like Devin Haney or Teofimo Lopez for a bigger payday and title unification. It is possible that Cruz will use his trademark combination of hooks and haymakers against his upcoming opponent, Jose Valenzuela, to secure another impressive victory. The anticipation surrounding the future of these potential matchups keeps the boxing community on edge. Whether it’s a rematch with Davis, a showdown with Stevenson, or a clash with other top contenders, the lightweight division is brimming with excitement and possibilities. As fans, all we can do is stay tuned and hope for the best fights to come to fruition.