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Bob Arum Names Three Fighters Who Can Beat Gervonta Davis

Photo: Bob Arum, Gervonta Davis (Instagram) Gervonta Davis is known for his knockout power. Out of 30 fights, he’s stopped 28 opponents before the final bell. Only two fighters, German Meraz and Isaac Cruz , have gone the distance with him. Meraz did it in a four-round fight early in Davis' career, while Cruz managed to last the full fight despite Davis injuring his hand halfway through. Veteran boxing promoter, Bob Arum, believes there are three fighters who can beat Davis: Shakur Stevenson , Vasiliy Lomachenko , and Teofimo Lopez . In an interview, Arum praised Davis as an excellent fighter but said these three have what it takes to win against him.   Photo: Bob Arum (Instagram) Arum has promoted all three fighters in the past, though Stevenson recently signed with a different promoter. Stevenson seems likely to face Davis first, with plans to fight other top opponents before that happens. Lomachenko, who was in talks for a fight with Davis, has decided to take a break for the r...

Bob Arum Eyes Surprise Opponent For Manny Pacquiao's Comeback Fight

Photo: Instagram/Manny Pacquiao Manny Pacquiao , the legendary eight-division world champion, has hinted at a return to boxing since his last match in 2021, where he suffered a tough loss to Yordenis Ugas. Despite many fans and pundits suggesting he should stay retired, Pacquiao appears eager to get back into the ring. Recently, Pacquiao has been linked to potential fights against Conor Benn, Conor McGregor , and a possible shot at a vacant welterweight title against Interim Champion Mario Barrios. However, another intriguing opponent has emerged. In a recent episode of the "3 Knockdown Rule" podcast, veteran promoter Bob Arum mentioned that he had some interesting opponents in mind for his fighter, Teofimo Lopez . Arum revealed that they had seriously considered a match between Lopez and Ryan Garcia , though Garcia’s current issues might make him unavailable. Other potential opponents for Lopez included Devin Haney . Photo: Instagram/Manny Pacquiao Lopez, a two-weight world ...

Teofimo Lopez Takes Aim at Gervonta Davis' Fight Tactics: Slams Rehydration Clauses And Catchweights

Photo: Instagram/Teofimo Lopez Teofimo Lopez strongly criticized Gervonta Davis for his tactics involving rehydration clauses and catchweights, which he believes are designed to weaken opponents and secure victories. Teofimo did not hold back when expressing his views on how Davis exploits his popularity to gain an unfair advantage over his opponents. Surprisingly, despite his recent retirement announcement following his victory over Josh Taylor , Teofimo has no interest in fighting Davis. He stated that if he were to face Davis, he would constantly postpone the fight, subjecting him to prolonged waiting periods. It is unclear where Teofimo derived this notion from, as Davis does not have a history of repeatedly delaying fights. Photo: Instagram/Teofimo Lopez However, Teofimo's reservations seem to have solidified his decision not to engage with Davis. Teofimo's comments may suggest that he has concocted an imaginary scenario driven by his deepest fears, treating it as a real...