Comments Thread For: Gervonta Davis: Ruiz A Stronger, More Aggressive Foe Than Mares

[Ake-Dawg]

Shit happens I guess, and I don't really see this as Davis' fault, but if you ever pointed the finger at other fighters for piss poor replacements then you might want to think twice before defending this one.

I haven't. If you haven't either had a replacement on standby (Hearn with Takam for Pulev) or fighter on the card at the same weight or close (Korobov for Monroe) its extremely tough to get a viable replacement fighter on two weeks notice. What makes this situation especially tough is that the card is located in the injured fighters hometown to attract his fans.

[PBR Streetgang]

I think part of the frustration, for me anyway, is that Tank really launched himself into the spotlight with that vicious beating of Pedraza and then he went into the Copperbox UK to face an undefeated Liam Walsh and took him apart mercilessly.

I think Tank, when proper fit, is a beast and I enjoy his ferocity in the ring. The problem is that his next fight he came in way overweight and labored to a stoppage of Fonseca, fought a small Cuellar and is now fighting another limited small man. I get that sometimes circumstances make for less than ideal matchups; I just want to see him in some more compelling fights sooner rather than later. I'd like to see the Farmer fight next.

[daggum]

Is it a cherry pick if you get called out? Im pretty sure cherry picking is when you go after a guy you know you can beat. You guys get overly sensitive about the business side of boxing when it's a fighter you already have a negative view of. As fans we aren't going to like every decision that every fighter makes, but its doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand why a fighter who is trying to build himself into a big ticket fighter would fight in such a match up. Newsflash, fighting the toughest fights each time out doesn't guarantee big checks. So when these young guys choose to build their fan base and build financially, we as fans should understand it, even if we don't agree with it.

yeah so davis vs mares. i agree. that is a cherry pick. it doesnt matter if your cherry called you out. a bunch of other guys like machado called him out. what did davis do? silence and stole his belt lol.

[daggum]

I think part of the frustration, for me anyway, is that Tank really launched himself into the spotlight with that vicious beating of Pedraza and then he went into the Copperbox UK to face an undefeated Liam Walsh and took him apart mercilessly.

I think Tank, when proper fit, is a beast and I enjoy his ferocity in the ring. The problem is that his next fight he came in way overweight and labored to a stoppage of Fonseca, fought a small Cuellar and is now fighting another limited small man. I get that sometimes circumstances make for less than ideal matchups; I just want to see him in some more compelling fights sooner rather than later. I'd like to see the Farmer fight next.

is that good? i know standards are lower for some fighters than others but who is that lol? i know we are used to guys like ward refusing to travel or even fight unless he can pick the officials so so i guess its a start even if against a lowly opponent

[Corelone]

We know who is going to get hurt, it's no competition. They better not try to blame this on the ref or the corner.

[Ake-Dawg]

yeah so davis vs mares. i agree. that is a cherry pick. it doesnt matter if your cherry called you out. a bunch of other guys like machado called him out. what did davis do? silence and stole his belt lol.

He didn't go after him. To say it doesn't matter if you get called out is to try and change what it means to "go after" someone. Did Machado call him out or were they just arguing over who was super champion, which wasn't stolen? Cherry pick? No. Disappointing move. Sure. I can see the belt situation is really what bothers you. Why not get on Twitter and ask Oscar to send Davis a contract for this summer. DAZN has plenty of money to pay to get Davis off PBC on a one fight basis. Or maybe he will let Machado fight on Showtime.

[Nusky]

Who do you think you're fooling with this BULLS--- fight? Ruiz is clearly smaller than you. I'm changing my prediction, Early rd KO for sure and I'm not watching this garbage either.

Done giving Tank the benefit of the doubt.I'm adding this ******* to my list of known duckers. And yes, the list is VERY long.

[PBR Streetgang]

is that good? i know standards are lower for some fighters than others but who is that lol? i know we are used to guys like ward refusing to travel or even fight unless he can pick the officials so so i guess its a start even if against a lowly opponent

Walsh was an undefeated fighter fighting in his own backyard. Davis went there with his newly won belt on the line. Walsh may not have been in Tank's class but I think there is something to be said for going overseas and fighting in a hostile environment with the fear of home cooked reffing or judging.

[daggum]

He didn't go after him. To say it doesn't matter if you get called out is to try and change what it means to "go after" someone. Did Machado call him out or were they just arguing over who was super champion, which wasn't stolen? Cherry pick? No. Disappointing move. Sure. I can see the belt situation is really what bothers you. Why not get on Twitter and ask Oscar to send Davis a contract for this summer. DAZN has plenty of money to pay to get Davis off PBC on a one fight basis. Or maybe he will let Machado fight on Showtime.

he called him out, he tried to fight him. davis said no. machado beat corrales. he was champ. then tank davis came along and fought cuellar and they made him super champ and machado "regular" champ. how do you jump the champ by never fighting him and fighting an unranked bum instead? they could have made davis-cuellar the "regular" champ or interim champ but it in no way makes sense to make him super champ when there already is a champ. they just wanted davis to have the belt because he generates money. they also wanted him to be super champ in case he ever gets the courage to fight machado he will have the split in his favor. clear corruption

[daggum]

Walsh was an undefeated fighter fighting in his own backyard. Davis went there with his newly won belt on the line. Walsh may not have been in Tank's class but I think there is something to be said for going overseas and fighting in a hostile environment with the fear of home cooked reffing or judging.

yes there is something to be said. its better than being ward but at the same time i dont think anyone thought much of walsh. he didnt want to fight loma even if it was in the usa so i dont think hes the kind of fighter who takes risks. hell he wont even fight machado.