Canelo Alvarez, a unified super middleweight champion, has responded to Gervonta Davis’ recent claim of being the face of boxing.
In a recent interview with RingTV, Canelo Alvarez was asked about Gervonta Davis’ claim of being the face of boxing. Canelo responded by saying that he is still the face of boxing. However, Davis could potentially take over that title if he continues to win and perform at a high level.
Canelo expressed his dissatisfaction with Davis’ claim. The Mexican stated that he has accomplished much more in the sport than Davis has at this point in his career. Canelo has an impressive record of 58 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with notable victories over fighters such as Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, and Callum Smith. Canelo’s accomplishments have earned him a reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Gervonta Davis, on the other hand, has a record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 27 knockouts. Davis has quickly become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, thanks to his impressive knockout power and exciting fighting style.
Davis’ most notable victories include those against Leo Santa Cruz, Yuriorkis Gamboa, and Jose Pedraza. However, Davis probably gained the most traction after his knockout victory against Ryan Garcia. ‘Tank’ claimed that he saved boxing by ending Garcia’s winning streak. The two eventually amicably seemed to have buried the hatchet between them though.
Canelo Alvarez thinks Gervonta Davis still has a long way to go
Despite Davis’ impressive record, Canelo believes that he still has a long way to go before he can claim the title of the face of boxing. Canelo emphasized that winning and performing at a high level are essential for any fighter who wants to be considered the best in the sport. The Mexican specified,
“I’m not retired yet, my friend. They can say whatever they want, but it’s not that easy. One fight does not put you in that position. You need to do a lot of things.”
Alvarez’s response to Davis’ claim of being the face of boxing underscores the competitive nature of the sport and the importance of constantly striving to improve and achieve greatness. While Canelo remains the current face of boxing, Davis’ potential as a future star of the sport is hard to deny.
As the sport of boxing continues to evolve and grow, the potential for new faces to emerge as the best in the world remains high, making it an exciting time for fans of the sport. In fact, Canelo himself prized Gervonta as the potential future face. On the back of his disagreement, Canelo did tip his hat off to Davis.
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