Shakur Stevenson continues to chase fame and fight with Gervonta Davis. Till now, he has failed in his endeavors, as ‘Tank’ has charted his boxing path. But the boxing landscape is transforming quickly, especially with Stevenson, 27, and Eddie Hearn joining hands. It might turn out to be the partnership that the WBC champion needed to bag big names and fights. But what happens when two archrivals collide? Who will have the upper hand? The British promoter explains.
Stevenson, at 22-0, is highly regarded for his technical skills, whereas Davis, at 30-0, has built a fearsome reputation with his knockout power. Therefore, it will be an exciting fight between two boxers with contrasting boxing styles. But if Hearn, 45, is to be believed, skills will overwhelm the power, and there are other factors influencing the fight’s result.
The British promoter detailed his stance in a conversation with Fight Hub TV as he picked Stevenson to bag the win against Gervonta Davis. He listed the champion’s pro record and his boxing IQ as additional reasons that could turn the tides in his favor. Hearn said, “For me, I back Shakur Stevenson in that fight. I think he is a complete fighter. He is not underrated, he is 27, he is a three-division champion. His IQ is on another level. Tank is a great fighter. But I believe Shakur Stevenson beats him.”
The Matchroom lynchpin then also revealed the timeline of the hypothetical fight between the two. “I don’t think we’ll see that fight this year. But I do think we’ll see that fight in 2025!”
Notably, Stevenson is scheduled to fight Joe Cordina next on October 12 in Saudi Arabia on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol undercard. This will be the biggest fight for the Newark native and the biggest stage to make a statement win. The win will then put the plans in motion for his fight with Davis.
Eddie Hearn lays out the plan for Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson
Hearn, in a conversation with Boxing Scene, disclosed that he had signed up Stevenson on a two-fight deal. The promoter planned to use those two fights to solidify their relations and then build on them to make the fight with Davis. The first step would be a fight with Cordina, and after a victory, they would focus on their WBC mandatory, William Zepeda, in February.
He declared, “It’s a two-fight deal for us to get our teeth into the relationship; to show Shakur what we can do, and to build his profile into, probably, a Gervonta Davis fight next summer if he keeps winning.” It remains to be seen whether Stevenson racks up the wins and then forges a path to land a fight with Davis. But Hearn is committed to the cause.
