As Potential Gervonta Davis vs Teofimo Lopez Fight Gets Hyped Up for 2024, the Sparring Video of Two Lays Out Skill Differences

In a recent conversation with ES News, the managers of Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez entertained the idea of a potential title fight between ‘Tank’ and ‘The Takeover.’ As per them, it will be a wonderful and certainly one of the biggest events in the sport. While Clavin Ford, Davis’ manager-cum-trainer liked the suggestion of facing Lopez at 140 lbs, David McWater, the manager of ‘The Takeover’ hoped the fight would definitely happen one day.

While none delivered a date, both parties kept the prospect of a fight alive. In this context, following their statements, a video of Lopez sparring with Davis emerged. From the video, a critic can tell that Davis is ahead of Lopez. Well, here is what happened.

Gervonta Davis drops the mouthpiece of Teofimo Lopez with a stunning uppercut

At the beginning of the video, a bare-bodied ‘Tank,’ is seen occupying the center of the ring. He then hits Lopez with a straight left hand followed by a left to the body and a right to the head. On the other hand, Lopez finds Davis against the ropes and hits the latter with a 1-2. The fact that Lopez can let his hands flow is on full display as he changes levels and rains combinations on Davis once he is cornered. However, one can also see that Davis protects himself well with his tall guard as ‘The Takeover’ barely lands his punches on ‘Tank.’

Meanwhile, Davis simultaneously demonstrates how effortlessly he pivots and closes in on the distance. Like his other fights we have seen, he makes an exhibition of explosiveness and accuracy. In addition, contrary to Lopez, ‘Tank’ actually lands a number of punches that he throws. Moreover, at one point, with a left uppercut ‘Tank’ drops the mouthpiece of Lopez. In this connection, amidst present talks about a potential fight at 140 lbs, let us take a close look at their physical attributes.

Physical attributes: Lopez vs. Davis

To make the fight happen at 140 lbs, Gervonta Davis will have to gain weight since he fights at 135 lbs. However, if the bout takes place, Lopez, who fights at 140 lbs, will have a reach advantage of 3cm. In addition, ‘The Takeover’ will be the bigger boxer in the ring. However, to what extent, he can use these advantages is a question. Given that sparring video, it seems Davis will overpower and outbox Teofimo.

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Hopefully, Lopez will improve himself before facing ‘Tank.’ Likewise, ‘Tank’ will train accordingly to upset Lopez. Anyway, what do you think of the sparring match between the two? In your opinion, what will be the potential outcome of ‘The Takeover’ vs. ‘Tank’? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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