

Former world champion Adrien Broner has been involved with Floyd Mayweather and WBA regular lightweight champion Gervonta Davis for a long time. During his boxing days, many touted Broner to be the next Mayweather but his career has seen a drastic downfall.
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Moreover, with Davis taking over his place and now also parting ways with ‘Money’, Broner isn’t too keen on ‘Tank’s future. This was proved after he shared his thoughts on the split between Mayweather and Davis.
Adrien Broner gives his thoughts on Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis parting ways
In an interview with Fight Hype TV, Broner was asked about what he thought about the current situation between the two former friends. Broner then stated that while he has not talked about the split with Davis recently, he did address this with him previously. He also went on to wish ‘Tank’ good luck in his future universe as an independent fighter.
“I haven’t talked to him but we talked about it before we talked about it a few times. Now that he is doing his own thing, hope the best for him. I hope he is the biggest in the world. I don’t care, I just want him to do good.” said Broner
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It seems that there is no love lost between the two former training partners as Broner wants Davis to reach heights he couldn’t manage to. Moreover, Davis will be looking to emerge victorious in his first fight as an independent fighter. He will take on Hector Luis Garcia on January 7 defending his WBA title.
Broner thinks Shakur Stevenson will be the most difficult fight for Davis
In the interview, Broner was also asked who ‘Tank’ would have the hardest time facing. The former champ then claimed that WBO super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson would provide the toughest challenge for Davis.
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“In my opinion, Shakur will be the most difficult fight for Tank but Tank got what it takes to figure out any fighter. He got what it takes to adjust to any fighter and in the end, that’s what he got to do to get the victory” said Broner

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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 24: MANDATORY CREDIT Bill Tompkins/Getty Images. Gervonta Davis speaks to the Media during SHOWTIME SPORTS 2018 Boxing Announcements. Cipriani on January 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
Davis is eyeing a bout with Stevenson or Haney if he comes out on top against Garcia. Either of these opponents will be his toughest challenge to date as ‘Tank’ looks to level up his competition.
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