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Gervonta Davis is Deontay Wilder of the Lightweight??

Published

4 years ago

November 3, 2020

How true is this? Gervonta Davis is the Deontay Wilder of the Lightweight division.
Record-wise, they are similar. Not until Wilder suffered his first defeat against Tyson Fury last February.
Before the defeat, Wilder was holding a record of 41 wins. 40 of those were via knockout.
His knockout power is incredible. However, his reputation quickly slides after Fury destroyed him in their WBC heavyweight title match.
Meanwhile, Davis is on a roll with 24 wins. 23 are via knockouts.
Both fighters only failed once to knock out their opponent.
So, is it safe to say that Davis is the Wilder of lightweight?
Yes, but it is more fitting to say that Davis is better when it comes to overall boxing skills.
As a heavyweight, Wilder has that one-punch knockout capacity. It can be instrumental in the heavyweight division.
However, in the lightweight and lower division, it is hard to do. It is because boxers here are more agile and quick. They have to rely on their techniques.
So, Davis is much scary, especially knowing the fact that he is only beginning his reign.
The American is also under the supervision of another unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd, tho did not teach Davis to run as he did in his career. Davis is a warrior, and he let the young blood build his confidence in his power that can knock out anyone.
Davis takes pride in his superb power. He has his signature uppercut, which was in full display in his recent fight against Leo Santa Cruz.
He can also unleash dynamite hooks.
Davis is a heavy hitter type of boxer. It fits his moniker, \’tank.\’ His punches are like a tank firing at you.
However, what he acquired from Floyd Mayweather was the boasting act inside the ring. It is somehow becoming a norm to all the boxers under Mayweather.
They let their opponents know that they were beaten.
The 25-year old Davis recently went up to the lightweight after owning the featherweight division.
He said that he wanted to fight more prominent names.
He won his debut in the division against Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019.
In the 135 pounds division, Davis will have that opportunity to fight the names; Teofimo Lopez, the new undisputed lightweight champion, Ryan Garcia, who is also unbeaten, Devin Haney, and Vasiliy Lomachenko.
Will the top fighter of Mayweather continue to do wonders against these guys?
Well, we will find out soon!

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John Melo News

Michael Jordan fully support NBA’s COVID-19 rules

Published

3 years ago

October 11, 2021

PONCIANO

Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan has no objection on the implemented
COVID-19 rules by the NBA.
The league has been in a kind of a battle with some players who refuse to get
vaccinated, to be more specific some star players.
\”I am in total unison with the league. And I think everybody’s been speaking about the
vaccinations, and you know, I’m a firm believer in science,\” Jordan said in “Today”
show.
\”I’m gonna stick with that, and hopefully everybody abides by whatever the league sets
as rules. I think once everybody buys in we’re gonna be fine.\”
The NBA orders players to get vaccinated to be able to play in home and away games,
however, not all are following the rules due to their beliefs and other stuff.
One of the most notable is Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who until now has yet to be
vaccinated. His co-stars Kevin Durant and James Harden are already fully vaccinated.
This is now the dilemma of the Nets if they can afford to play Irving as part-time.
Would it also be worth it for his contract? This and more looming questions are yet to be
answered with few days left before the new NBA season begins.

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BOXING

Goodbye Manny Pacquiao! Wilder, Fury, Canelo Alvarez et al. need to give action-packed fights

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3 years ago

September 30, 2021

PONCIANO

Manny Pacquiao finally hang his gloves and bid farewell to boxing.

\”To the boxing fans all over the world, thank you very much. Thank you for always praying for me and watching my fights through the years. Who would have thought that Manny Pacquiao would end up with 12 major world titles across eight weight divisions? Even me, I\’m amazed at what I have done, hold the record of being the only boxer to hold world titles in four different decades and become the old fighter to win a welterweight world title.\”

Many boxing champions felt sad when Pacman announced his retirement. The boxing fans reacted to his retirement and almost everyone is sad.

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, and many other champion must continue giving the exciting fights like what Manny gives.

What will be the effect of Manny\’s retirement to upcoming fights of Wilder and Fury plus Canelo Alvarez?

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BOXING

Usyk threatens Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder

Published

3 years ago

September 29, 2021

PONCIANO

“I want to fight whoever has the belt.” Usyk said.

Usyk himself is now eyeing a future fight with Fury for all four major heavyweight world titles.

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will clash on October 9 and whoever wins, Usyk expects a fight. The bout is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on October 9, 2021.

“I don’t want to wait two or three years,” he said at a press conference about a potential undisputed clash.

“In the heavyweight category this has not happened, if I am not mistaken, for about 30 years.

“I want to fight whoever has the belt.”

What will happen to Joshua now? AJ camp craves for rematch with Usyk. If the latter targets Wilder and Fury, AJ will need to fight the winner between Usyk, Wilder, and Fury.

Let\’s wait and see.

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