Will Gervonta Davis Fight Vasyl Lomachenko in 2024?

By Arslan Saleem July 20, 2024 00:07

Photo by Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing

The boxing community has been salivating at the idea of a showdown between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Vasyl "Loma" Lomachenko. Naturally, a matchup between these two elite fighters has been on the minds of boxing fans and pundits for years. And they might be in luck, as the fight might be peering itself in the foreseeable future.

Gervonta Davis, the Ascension of a Star

American boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis has risen to become the main man in the lightweight division. 30-0 (28 KOs) as professional, Davis has long been portrayed as an out-and-out fight artist in possession of one-of-a-kind power and precision.

Since entering the professional ranks in 2013, Davis has won world titles in three different weight classes: super featherweight(130), lightweight (135), and junior welterweight. His most recent win was in May 2024, when he retained his WBA lightweight crown by knocking out Frank Martin in the eighth round.

Davis is a very exciting and bullish boxer who likes to push the pace. He's predominantly a power puncher who relies on heavy hands, explosive speed, and his well-adapted style allows him to freely alternate his stance and translate his knockout power on both sides.

The Ukrainian Maestro, Vasyl Lomachenko

Meanwhile, Vasyl Lomachenko, the Ukrainian boxing maestro, is still one of the best skillful boxers in the scene.

The 36-year-old is now 18-3 (12 KOs) as a professional, with losses only to Orlando Salido and Teofimo Lopez. That being said, Lomachenko has avenged a decision defeat against Devin Haney with a commanding TKO win against George Kambosos Jr. and reclaimed his status as one of the best lightweights in the world.

Recognized for his sensational footwork, quick hands, and boxing intelligence in the ring, Lomachenko has long been a master of pugilism by utilizing amazing angles with feints to put together punch combinations on command.

Predictions and Odds

Davis and Lomachenko are known for their ability to fight through tough conditions and emerge winners, which is why many experts consider this a genuine 50/50 match.

If the fight happened in 2024, Davis would come into that one as a slight favorite. His age, strength, and his recent takeover of the lightweight division may give him better odds than Lomachenko, who is 36 years old and well on his grind.

However, one can never count out Lomachenko's elite level of skill and ring acumen. If he can deflect Davis' power and send the fight into deeper waters, Vasyl's outstanding shape and ability could be just enough.

The Significance of the Fight

It would be a win the fighters themselves could retire on, to walk away as the lightweight king. Davis and Lomachenko neither have a bonafide signature win under their belt, but that could change as one of them inches closer to boxing history.

Along with the personal accolades, a Davis vs Lomachenko fight has tremendous metaphorical implications for boxing as we know it. As two of the biggest names and most skilled fighters in their division, this fight could be massive for the boxing world, guaranteeing casual fans and increasing interest on an overall level following lightweight contention.