In the world of boxing, few names command as much attention as Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Naoya “The Monster” Inoue. Both are regarded as elite fighters in their respective weight classes, with Davis dominating the lightweight and super lightweight divisions, while Inoue has been an unstoppable force in the lower weight classes. But what if these two powerhouses were to clash in a super fight? While some might dismiss the idea as unrealistic, Inoue himself has hinted at the possibility, and he believes he has what it takes to take down Davis. Could “Tank” be in real danger?

Inoue’s Confidence: A Calculated Belief

Naoya Inoue has earned his reputation through sheer dominance. As an undisputed champion in multiple weight classes, his devastating power, precision, and speed make him one of the most feared boxers in the sport today. The Japanese superstar recently expressed interest in moving up in weight, which naturally raises questions about potential matchups with the biggest names at 130 or even 135 pounds. Among them, Gervonta Davis stands out as a marquee opponent.

Inoue’s confidence isn’t misplaced. He has repeatedly defied skeptics by carrying his power up through weight divisions. His ability to break down opponents methodically while delivering knockout punches has been compared to legends like Manny Pacquiao. If he were to face Davis, he would likely rely on his speed, pinpoint accuracy, and relentless attack to neutralize the Baltimore-born knockout artist.

Gervonta Davis: The Ultimate Test

Gervonta Davis is no stranger to fighters moving up in weight to challenge him. With an unbeaten record and a reputation for highlight-reel knockouts, “Tank” has proven that he can handle all styles—from slick boxers to aggressive brawlers. His explosive power, coupled with underrated defensive skills, makes him a nightmare for anyone who steps into the ring with him.

However, Davis has shown vulnerabilities against highly skilled, technical fighters. Inoue’s elite footwork, discipline, and ability to create angles could present a unique challenge for “Tank.” While Davis has a significant size advantage, Inoue’s precision and timing could help him land clean shots, potentially causing problems for the heavier fighter.

Size vs. Skill: The Key Factor

The biggest question in a hypothetical Davis vs. Inoue showdown is whether size would ultimately be the deciding factor. Davis naturally competes in a higher weight class and possesses an incredible chin, making him difficult to hurt. Inoue, despite his immense power at bantamweight and super bantamweight, would be facing a much larger, physically stronger opponent if he were to challenge Davis at 135 pounds.

Would Inoue’s speed and accuracy be enough to overcome Davis’ power and durability? Or would “Tank” simply be too big and too strong for “The Monster”?

A Dream Fight Fans Want to See

While there’s no official talk of this matchup happening anytime soon, the idea of Inoue challenging Davis has stirred excitement among boxing fans. Inoue has proven time and time again that he is not afraid to take risks, and if he ever moves up to lightweight, a showdown with Davis would be one of the biggest fights in modern boxing.

Until then, fans can only speculate: Is Gervonta Davis truly in danger? Or would he prove that even “The Monster” has his limits?

The new year has a growing number of events set for the first few months. Many of the sport’s biggest names already have fights on the 2025 calendar, including several members of the pound-for-pound elite.

Naoya Inoue, the undisputed junior featherweight champion and pound-for-pound elite fighter, was in action on Jan. 24 when he defended his four world titles against Ye Joon Kim. Inoue was originally scheduled to face Sam Goodman on Christmas Eve, but Goodman suffered a cut in training camp and the fight was postponed. Goodman then suffered another cut ahead of the rescheduled Jan. 24 date and was removed from the fight altogether. As expected, Inoue made quick work of Kim to kick off 2025 with a bang.

Business further picked up in February. On Feb. 1, two of boxing’s brightest young stars, David Benavidez and David Morrell, clashed with major a potential major future opportunity on the line. Benavidez dominated the action to take a unanimous decision win and is now in line to face the winner of a Feb. 22 rematch between undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Beterbiev edged out Bivol in their first meeting to become undisputed champion and is looking to repeat that feat in Saudi Arabia.

Big names are on the schedule in the coming, with Gervonta Davis, arguably “the face of boxing,” defending his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. Exciting Japanese star Junto Nakatani puts his WBC bantamweight title on the line against David Cuellar on Feb. 24 and Sebastian Fundora will defend his unified junior lightweight titles against Chordale Booker on March 22.

Take a look at the calendar for 2025 below.

Note: This will be updated constantly with changes and additions.

2025 upcoming boxing schedule