WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford still regards Yuriorkis Gamboa as the toughest opponent of his career.
Gamboa fought Crawford in 2014, winning the first three to four rounds, and then being overcome by the size and power of Crawford, who stopped the Olympic gold medal winner in the ninth round.
On December 28th, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Gamboa will face his toughest opponent in years - when he takes on fellow former world champion Gervonta Davis in a Showtime televised main event.
Gamboa maintains that Davis was one of the names he was chasing when he signed a deal with Premier Boxing Champions.
The Cuban boxer believes that he's got a clear edge in several categories that will propel him to victory in the contest.
"I feel great that that I have this opportunity to prove in the ring what I can do. This is a fight that can get me back to the very top of the sport. After I signed my contract and I beat Roman Martinez in July there were a number of names that came up as possible opponents that I could face in my second fight. One name that came up was Davis, so I took the challenge," Gamboa said.
"Obviously I have a huge edge in experience and I think the quality of opponents I've faced, versus his opponents, gives me another edge. Plus, the preparation I put into this fight. I really don't see anyone outworking me. The work that I put into this fight gives me a big advantage.
"What power does he have that I haven't faced? Without question this is going to be a great fight. There are going to be great moments of battle and a war, but at the same time, a lot of intelligence will be shown in the ring. So it's a formula for a great fight and I think the fans are going to be pleased.
"I didn't see Gervonta's last fight on July 27 (the same night Gamboa fought last). I didn't care to watch. I went to my dressing room, I waited to get paid, and then I went to my hotel. I didn't bother to watch it."