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Shakur Stevenson believes Gervonta Davis’ conflict with Lamont Roach will not be a foregone conclusion.
Davis defends his WBA light-weight world title in opposition to Roach at Barclays Middle in Brooklyn on March 1, reside on Amazon Prime pay-per-view.
‘Tank’, who’s undefeated in 30 skilled bouts, is a sizeable favorite with the bookmakers to retain his belt in opposition to ‘The Reaper’, who’s shifting up from 130lbs the place he holds the WBA crown.
Nevertheless, Stevenson insists Roach, who has misplaced as soon as in his skilled profession to Jamel Herring and gained six on the bounce since, will put up a much better struggle than many are anticipating.
“I don’t think it’s going to be an easy night for Tank,” Stevenson advised NOTJUSTBOXING.
Davis faces Roach on March 1 in Brooklyn Picture Credit score: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions
“Lamont goes to return able to struggle.
“He desires to win. He’s not coming to put down.
“So I can see it being a really onerous evening for Tank.
“I’ve recognized Lamont for a really very long time.
“He’s been on this sport for a really very long time and he’s ready for this chance.
“I sparred him a very long time in the past and he gave me actually good work.
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“After that I brung him in to assist me for my struggle with Oscar Valdez, he type of helped me on the finish of my camp.
“He’s a good fighter.”
Stevenson faces Schofield in Riyadh on Saturday Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 27-year-old is searching for a conflict with Davis himself, however first defends his WBC light-weight crown in opposition to Floyd Schofield in Riyadh on Saturday on the undercard of the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Davis, 30, stated he would retire from boxing on the finish of the 12 months, however Stevenson is satisfied {that a} long-awaited unification conflict between the pair will happen.
A bout between Davis and Stevenson is among the most anticipated within the sport
“It’s going to happen,” the Newark man added.
“Tank stated that I used to be on his record.
“So hopefully he stands on his words and makes the fight happen.”
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