Aug 26, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Gervonta Davis reacts to his victory by knockout against Francisco Fonseca during a boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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“Hundred Percent Of His Best And Beyond” – Shakur Stevenson Gives His Take On Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Rematch

Shakur Stevenson reveals what it will take for Gervonta Davis to defeat Lamont Roach in their rematch!

Boxing fans know the drill all too well. A tight decision in a championship bout leads to cries for a rematch. Fighters adjust their strategies. The second meeting often looks nothing like the first. This familiar cycle is playing out again as Gervonta Davis prepares to face Lamont Roach for a second time on August 16 in Las Vegas. Their first encounter earlier this year surprised many observers.

The heavily favored Davis couldn’t put away the determined challenger. Roach took ‘Tank’ the distance, something few expected. Now the boxing world awaits the sequel with bated breath, including one particularly interested observer: WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.

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Shakur Stevenson Has Words Of Advice For Gervonta Davis

The undefeated champion has trained alongside Roach in the past. He knows firsthand what the challenger brings to the table. While many expect Davis to make adjustments and dominate the rematch, Stevenson sees things differently. His insights shed light on a fight that could reshape the lightweight division. The stakes couldn’t be higher for all three men, with millions of dollars and career-defining opportunities hanging in the balance.

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“When it’s a rematch I don’t look at it like everybody else. I know what Tank is dealing with, so Tank is gonna have to be on a hundred percent of his best and beyond. Because he can’t just be his best, he gotta be better than whatever he was the last time. And for him to win that fight, it’s gonna be a very difficult fight.”

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This refreshing take cuts against the grain of boxing’s conventional wisdom. Most analysts predict ‘Tank’ will solve the Roach puzzle the second time around. Stevenson isn’t buying it. The boxing champion speaks from experience. He even backed his conviction with his wallet, betting on the first fight to go the distance. That bet paid off handsomely!

Shakur Stevenson’s Personal Implications On This Fight

For Stevenson, this rematch carries personal implications. He revealed that he wanted to fight Gervonta Davis as an undefeated fighter, a feat that seems difficult given his next fight with Lamont Roach.

“I know that me and Tank is the big fight, so it worries me in the fact that I don’t get my opportunity to fight him as an undefeated fighter with Lamont Roach in front of him.”

This candid admission reveals the chess game happening behind the scenes. A Davis loss would derail the lucrative showdown boxing fans have been clamoring for. Stevenson ssees a challenging night ahead for Davis regardless. The champion acknowledges Davis could make adjustments and dominate, but his insider knowledge gives him pause. While Stevenson watches nervously from the sidelines, Davis and Roach will determine everyone’s future on August 16!

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