The sheer thought of Gervonta Davis considering retirement in his prime might have soured the taste for many. But the contemplation has yet to overshadow the excitement surrounding a ‘Tank’ fight. As one of boxing’s biggest draws, Davis remains a bankable figure in the sport. However, given the kind of reactions his recent training footage attracted, one can’t be blamed for turning skeptical about such notions.

Gervonta Davis snacking on speed

Sounding disappointed, this fan said, “Hand speed slow; I shouldn’t be able to see them punches like this. I see Shakur piecing him up, tbh.” Yes, ‘Tank’s punches are visible; however, to equate it with Shakur Stevenson‘s speed might prove futile. Depending upon the kind of opponent they’re about to face, fighters often alter their training approach.

Stevenson remained a benchmark for the next one as well. “Shakur got better hand speed, wdc,” they said. There are still a few weeks left for the fight. So does a thirteen-second clip warrant such hasty conclusions?

For the next one, though, ‘Tank’s speed hardly mattered. They said, “For the opponent he’s fight who gives a f**k lol.” Lamont Roach Jr. climbed up a division to face Gervonta Davis. Many rate him a technically gifted boxer. However, he has not yet faced an opponent of the Baltimorean’s caliber. Needless to say, Davis remains the heavy favorite to win.