Gervonta Davis = Broner 2.0?

[boxinggod101]

Never said he was great but I think any child with a dream in boxing would retire smiling winning 4 divisional titles and being a multi millionaire

And what does it have to do with the thread?

Hes talking abt the hype ,skill level and his body frame..

Stay on topic. But hes rich doe...

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I dont see the lil no neck stubby fighting succesfully above 130..

Im not sold by him even at 130.

Completely agree, I think Loma plays with him at 130 and I’d pick Berchelt to beat him as well.
And he’s too small to compete with guys like Mikey at 135.

[boliodogs]

I think he is a much better fighter than Broner ever was. He should fight at the lowest weight he feels good at and no heavier. If he feels good and fights well at 135 then stay there. If 135 is a strain the go to 140. He will do very well at whatever weight is comfortable for him.

[BoxingIsGreat]

The ones who compare Davis to Broner want him to fail so badly. Why? Why even 'Broner 2.0' as if that's supposed to be the accepted definition of the biggest failure in boxing? Is it? The guy was a good fighter, and that's it. Broner might have overachieved, IMO, in comparison to his skills and natural talents. Davis has more skills and talent.

Broner was a B or B- in his best days. He was hyped to the roof without the skills and natural talents to match it. (Something I suspect is the case with Wilder.) I think his best win was DeMarco. He looked good in that fight after figuring DeMarco out. That's the best Broner has ever looked. It was an entertaining fight. After that, I didn't pay much attention.

If you are a boxing fan and can't see that Davis is a special fighter, you may wanna watch his fights or highlights again. I'm not saying he's fought any special competition so far, but the potential is right there, unless he fucks with it.

So, no, Davis is none like Broner IN THE RING! He also ain't an imitator. He has his own style, unlike Broner, who has no personality in the ring. Floyd imitations didn't work well!

Give Davis a chance, at least a couple of years to try to do something great. If he proves to be a 'bum,' I'll agree with you.

Skill for skill, Davis>Broner.

[daggum]

just the fact that we are talking about him so much shows he is on course for broner 2.0. his resume is terrible. his only notable opponent is a guy who lost to edner cherry. meanwhile a guy like berchelt has beaten much better competition and he's not being talked about as a future great. how about machado who just ko'd a much better fighter than tank ever beat. hardly a peep about him or how he's going to be amazing someday. shows you the pro american bias that exists in boxing.

guys like broner took advantage of this with weak comp and in that respect tank and flyod already admitted they would do the same so hes totally like broner in that regard. maybe he will succeed as a fighter if he doesnt get tripped up by a b-level guy like maidana but floyd proved you dont have to mix with the best to be crowned as the best. if you have a built in fanbase like floyd/broner had and maybe tank will have someday you can pick and choose but if you are some unknown guy that option is not available for you. these guys like floyd and broner just found the boxing hack and took advantage of it. the boxing fans have been very slow to react to it though.

[BoxingIsGreat]

I think he is a much better fighter than Broner ever was. He should fight at the lowest weight he feels good at and no heavier. If he feels good and fights well at 135 then stay there. If 135 is a strain the go to 140. He will do very well at whatever weight is comfortable for him.

You know your boxing. I wanted to Green K you, but next time.

I don't get the comparison, either, boxing wise. I don't know how similar they are out of the ring. I don't care about that.

[john l]

Already moving up very young, he can't make 130 it seems.

Maybe he has the size to fight at 130 and 135.

But can he compete at 140 or 147?

Will he be Bronered once he fights bigger guys?

He's no Floyd in terms of height and reach. He has a physique very similar to Broner.

Lets hope not because he is skilled with power.But he NEEDS to stay below 140 he dos not have body type to move up.I think Loma also will have a real hard time past 135 as he is a nat 130pder.It takes nothing away from him moving up in weight is WAY overrated.Locking down a div and beating EVERONE who comes is more impressive ALOT of times.

[_original_]

Don't think he gets as far as Broner, who was never elite but still had a good solid career. His frame is pretty small whereas Broner looked like a Monster at 130.

[Zaroku]

Their 130 lb. reigns are identical.

• Both won a 130 lb. title via KO.
• Both defended their titles once via KO.
• Both were stripped for coming in overweight before their 2nd title defense.
• Both KO'd their opponents in what would have been their 2nd title defense.
• Both moved up to 135 after that.

So far so good, but Davis will take a Maidana like beat down if he moves up, and fights a heavy hitter.

[_Maxi]

BUMP. Today this is very relevant.