Former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman has weighed in on the controversial match-up between Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul.
Davis was originally pencilled in to face Lamont Roach Jr in their much anticipated rematch after their first encounter back in March ended in a majority decision draw, but that fight has failed to come to fruition.
As for Paul, the 28-year-old from Cleveland returned to the ring back in June when he defeated former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr via unanimous decision at the conclusion of their bout in Anaheim on June 28.
Since the fight was announced, many boxing figures have had differing views on how it will unfold, and now former WBC and WBA welterweight champion Thurman has had his say.
Speaking to ESNEWS, Thurman was asked if he believes ‘Tank’ Davis has what it takes to hurt Paul and potentially trouble him during their controversial bout later this year.
“I mean, if he hits him on the chin. If he hits him on the ribs. If he hits him just right.”
Known for his thunderous punching power, Davis has produced a number of emphatic highlight reel knockouts throughout the course of his career, defeating the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Ryan Garcia and Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero all via stoppage.
There have been concerns raised about ‘Tank’ stepping up to face Paul however, especially considering the 30-year-old from Baltimore stands at eight inches shorter than him and weighed in at 135lbs before he faced Roach back in March, over 60lbs lighter than what Paul did ahead of his showdown with Chavez in June.
