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In the realm of professional boxing, sparring plays a pivotal role in the training regimen of any pugilist worth their salt. The sweat-inducing sessions provide the ideal opportunity to refine one’s skills, perfect their techniques, and gear up for the next brawl. Yet, what goes down in the sparring arena is often shrouded in secrecy and seldom divulged to the masses.

That’s why when Adrien Broner recently made a startling revelation about a sparring session between two rising stars in the lightweight division, it caused quite a stir in the boxing community. 

Adrien Broner reveals shocking details about sparring session with Gervonta Davis

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In a recent podcast, Adrien Broner shared a story about a sparring session involving Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Devin Haney. When asked if he ever saw ‘Tank’ spar with anyone, Broner responded with a simple “yeah”. He was asked for more details, prompting Broner to say, “Y’all know what happened man”. When the host clarified that he didn’t know, Broner revealed, “He sparred Devin. It’s packed as hot, they get in there. ‘Tank’ hit that n*gga, he hit him BOOM. Then he hit him again and he like went out. I jumped in the ring, because at the time Devin was 17.”

Broner explained that they calmed down and got back to work, with ‘Tank’ getting a bit more fatigued as they continued. However, Broner was quick to add, “once they got going, Devin got the best of him, but in a real fight time, with 8oz gloves BYE!” While it’s unclear when this sparring session took place or the context surrounding it, the story has certainly caught the attention of boxing fans. It’s not often that such details about training sessions between top fighters are revealed, making this conversation an intriguing glimpse into the world of boxing.

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What’s next for Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney?

Gervonta Davis who is set to face Ryan Garcia has an unbeaten record of 28-0 with 26 of them coming by way of knockouts. On the other hand, Devin Haney also has an impressive record of 29-0 with 15 knockouts. A potential matchup between the two would certainly be a gift from the ‘boxing Gods’.

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Overall, Broner’s anecdote serves as a reminder of the intensity and competitiveness of the sport of boxing, even behind closed doors. It will be interesting to see how this story develops and whether or not it will have any impact on the careers of these two rising stars.

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