Three Possible Next Opponents for Gervonta Davis After KO Win Over Frank Martin

On Saturday, June 15, Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) impressed after a 14-month layoff as he stopped Frank Martin(18-1, 12 KOs) in round eight. The win for “Tank” ensured he retained his WBA lightweight title. The fight headlined a Premier Boxing Champions event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Fight fans in the U.S. and UK were able to catch the action as a pay-per-view on Prime Video, PPV.com and TrillerTV. Following the fight, attention now turns to who Davis could face in his next fight.

Gervonta Davis Next Fight: Three Potential Opponents

Denys Berinchyk

Whatever comes next for “Tank” it appears a unification fight surely beckons. The WBO champion is Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs), and is a viable option for Davis. The Ukrainian fighter recently became the champion after defeating Emanuel Navarrete. The 36-year-old champion had an impressive amateur career, which included a 2012 Olympic silver medal.

Berinchyk is an impressive fighter who keeps a relentless place while punching from varying angles. “Tank” is a great pressure fighter who also counters brilliantly. If the two meet, it will be a battle of who can implement their game plan first. It’s difficult to bet against Davis, as he is great at dictating fights, and stepping on the gas when needed – while having that devastating fight-ending power.

Shakur Stevenson

The WBC lightweight champion Shaur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) is another possible opponent for “Tank” in an intriguing unification bout. The Southpaw Newark native was last seen in a disappointing win against Edwin De Los Santos and is due to take on Artem Harutyunyan in a homecoming fight on July 6.

Stevenson is exceptional at controlling the distance – which will be vital against “Tank” to keep him out of range. He throws sharp punches while getting out of range to avoid being countered. His timing is exceptional, and a fight against Davis would be a fascinating unification fight.

Vasiliy Lomachenko

Vasiliy Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) enjoyed a storied amateur career, amassing an unbelievable record of 396-1. Since turning professional, he has had some memorable moments against Guillermo Rigondeaux, Gary Allen Russell Jr., and Roman Martinez.

Loma possesses exceptional hand speed and accuracy, which saw him recently dominate George Kambosos Jr. to win the vacant IBF crown. The Ukrainian’s lateral movement is brilliant, and it will be fascinating to see him fight “Tank” and witness these two great fighters collide.