Comments Thread For: Gervonta Davis-Mario Barrios, Lubin-Rosario On Showtime PPV June 26; Site TBD

[Rockybigblower]

The prestigious WBA Regular title is main eventing a PPV



"Josh Taylor is widely viewed as the WBA’s legitimate champion in that weight class."

widely viewed? Who disagrees with that?

People who have narrow views.

[Rbs3rd]

Ill watch it mos def. Maybe even pay for it. Would rather see him against Teo or devin or Ryan. Mario is a dangerous fight for tank because of height and reach advantages. Not to mention he has good pop. Very intriguing. Plus I really like the Lubin v rosario fight. Lubin can easily be put to sleep in that one. Both 50/50 fights imo.

[daggum]

its scary how blatant they are about bum bashing. once they know they have a captive audience its a wrap.

[BoxingIsGreat]

By Keith Idec - Gervonta Davis' move up to the 140-pound division is official. Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime announced Thursday that the undefeated Davis will meet Mario Barrios in a Showtime Pay-Per-View main event June 26 at a site to be determined. The four-fight show also will include an intriguing 12-round, 154-pound bout between former IBF/IBO/WBA champ Jeison Rosario and Erickson Lubin.
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Idec, Davis KOed Gamboa after 3 vicious KDs. You need to revise that. Not a unanimous decision. You are thinking of Haney.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Ill watch it mos def. Maybe even pay for it. Would rather see him against Teo or devin or Ryan. Mario is a dangerous fight for tank because of height and reach advantages. Not to mention he has good pop. Very intriguing. Plus I really like the Lubin v rosario fight. Lubin can easily be put to sleep in that one. Both 50/50 fights imo.

My boy Lubin in a tough fight too. I rate Lubin #3 the best African American boxer. Jermell caught him, whatever.
My top 5 best African American fighters in order:

1. Gervonta Davis
2. Bud Crawford
3. Erickson Lubin
4. Jermell Charlo
5. Errol Spence

This is my list. Don't get personal. I can keep ranking them until 10, but these are the best.

[BoxingIsGreat]

I like Barrios a lot. I don't think he knows what he's getting into. I'll respect his will until the end.

[Kiowhatta]

Just like I believe Loma ventured too far up in weight, I believe this will be too much for Davis. Ironically it's about height and reach advantage as we all know - and we witnessed how even a great once in a generation fighter can be beaten by a taller, rangier opponent.

The only way (as I see it) to overcome this disadvantage is to be either a fleet-footed counter puncher or an all-out pressure fighter with a good chin.

I hope this is a good fight, but in the end, I think the laws of physics will be the decider.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Just like I believe Loma ventured too far up in weight, I believe this will be too much for Davis. Ironically it's about height and reach advantage as we all know - and we witnessed how even a great once in a generation fighter can be beaten by a taller, rangier opponent.

The only way (as I see it) to overcome this disadvantage is to be either a fleet-footed counter puncher or an all-out pressure fighter with a good chin.

I hope this is a good fight, but in the end, I think the laws of physics will be the decider.

You're picking Barrios? I like your energy. It'll be a good fight for a little while. Davis has too many boxing skills for Barrios without even needing his power much. I'd love to see him fuck up Josh Taylor next, that's if that bum wins. Maybe Ramirez would be too much for him.

Ryan is a bitch, all talk
Haney is behind Floyd's skirt
Lopez already said he didn't need the smoke

Barrios is more of a challenge than all the lightweights. Love yo see Davis give Loma a shot at lightweight.

[SweetPbfAli]

I have a feeling that they are about to move Davis like they did Broner. Fast but calculated and try to maximize his achievements and money fights sooner than later. Likely, they're not sure Davis has the discipline to bank on long term. 140 is his absolute ceiling. It reminds of when Broner went from 135 to 147 to get a cheap belt from paulie.

[BoxingIsGreat]

I have a feeling that they are about to move Davis like they did Broner. Fast but calculated and try to maximize his achievements and money fights sooner than later. Likely, they're not sure Davis has the discipline to bank on long term. 140 is his absolute ceiling. It reminds of when Broner went from 135 to 147 to get a cheap belt from paulie.

Gervonta is 3 levels above Broner. Broner was average with no style at his best.