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BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 27: Gervonta Davis punches Ricardo Nunez during the second round of their WBA super featherweight championship fight at Royal Farms Arena on July 27, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 27: Gervonta Davis punches Ricardo Nunez during the second round of their WBA super featherweight championship fight at Royal Farms Arena on July 27, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Ahead of Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis fight, Mike Tyson on being asked if young ‘Tank’ reminded him of himself in boxing, the former Heavyweight champion answered in negative. Immediately after Tyson’s answer, Davis responded by declaring that he has “more skills” than Mike Tyson ever had in boxing. While people admired ‘Tank’ Davis’ boxing skills and performances seen in the ring, his reply has surprised many.
Mike Tyson asked if Gervonta Davis reminds him of himself: “Maybe just getting in trouble with the law. Other than that, no.”
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 23, 2023
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According to a significant number of fans, prime Mike Tyson was way ahead of Gervonta Davis. While Davis, 28, is the current WBA world Lightweight champion, Tyson became the Heavyweight champion of the world by the time he turned twenty. Following Davis’ stern reply to the ‘Kid Dynamite’ of boxing, here is what fans are saying.
Fans disagree as Gervonta Davis claims himself more skillful than Mike Tyson in boxing
After Michael Benson from talkSPORT shared Gervonta’s response via a tweet, several fans of boxing reacted to it. Although some appreciated Davis’ boxing, others strongly disagreed with his claim to have more skills than the ‘Kid Dynamite’ of boxing. According to a user named Landon, fans of Mike Tyson will overnight turn into fans of Ryan Garcia as the latter will face Gervonta Davis.
I think the Mike Tyson fan base is about to become Ryan Garcia fans for one night only. pic.twitter.com/UxfVaLzXQM
— Landon 🏴☠️🥊 (@RLJ2DAY) March 24, 2023
Meanwhile, Granite Beard Boxing is of the opinion that Tank’s “assessment skills aren’t his strong suit”.
Gervontas assessment skills aren’t his strong suit
— Granite Beard Boxing (@granitebeard) March 23, 2023
nyc.jakeee feels Davis runs his mouth too much. Although they felt Davis needs to be humbled, they felt Garcia “won’t be the one to do it“.
Gervonta needs to be humbled, runs his mouth too much, sadly tho, Garcia won’t be the one to do it
— nyc.jakeee (@nycjakee) March 23, 2023
On the other end, Dom believes it is only the people born after the year 2000 who think Davis has more skills.
Only people born after the year 2000 think Davis has more skills 😂
— Dom (@domjonno16) March 23, 2023
However, Scarlett Michanco stated that Tyson accomplished more by the time he turned twenty.
Tyson accomplished more by the time he was 20 than Tank has his whole career so far
— Scarlett Michanco 👑 (@svmichanco) March 24, 2023
Although Jay likes Gervonta Davis, in their opinion, prime Tyson was “near unbeatable” inside the ring.
LMAOOOOO I fw Tank but He’s crazy if he thinks he’s more skilled than Tyson 😂
Prime Tyson was damn near unbeatable pic.twitter.com/lGPcTIA5UG
— Jay 🎋💰🇯🇲 (@TheRealestJayT) March 23, 2023
However, _Therapy praised Davis saying, “he’s got the kill.”
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Ya'll ain't seem wat he did against rolly? Ryan's calculated , fast , strong wat else ? Campbell rocked him , tank knows how how get an opp. Tf outta there..he's got the kill
Tank will move around til ryan come rushing in & boom like he did roly
— _Therapy (@_MansarayA) March 23, 2023
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What is your opinion about the comments made by Davis? Do you think Davis who has inspired his fans with his journey is more skillful than Tyson when it comes to boxing? Share your valuable thoughts with us in the comments below.
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