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The boxer Shakur Stevenson He did not leave a puppet with a head in the last statements, where he belittled Ryan Garcia already Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruzconsidering that the Mexican fighter is higher than the American, but would kneel in a rematch against Gervonta Davis.
In an interview with elie seckbach for isnews, Shakur I think that ‘Pitbull’ Cross he would have very little to do in a face-to-face against ‘Tank’. “Gervonta passes him over,” he began. “If Gervonta is 100% I think she can knock him out. I think the ‘Pitbull’ is not at that level. I think Pitbull is a little better than Ryan, but he is not at that elite level, ”she added in his argument.
Stevenson continued his criticism of the man born in Mexico Citycalling him a conformist and a fighter-minded boxer for taking pride in being one of the toughest opponents of Davis.
It must be remembered that even though Cross lost to the American, he was the only fighter to push him to the limit with a 12-round decision verdict. None had been able to resist the fury of Gervonta and all, before the precedent of the Mexican, had been knocked out. German Meraz He managed to bring it to a decision by the judges in 2014, but in a bout agreed to six rounds.
“It’s awful. I think that’s a loser mentality. I think it’s not bragging rights to say you were the best fighter he ever faced. It’s a loser mentality, to be proud that you were the best fighter he ever faced.”he asserted.
Since last August, rumors of a fight between Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis have grown after the coach of the American, Calvin Fordwill confess that the Mexican is the desired rival and main candidate for ‘Tank’.
In an interview for boxing scene, ford said Cross is best positioned for Davis Get back in the ring. “What I want is the Pitbull.” Although there is still nothing official, everything seems to indicate that both parties would be willing to approach positions for a rematch.
‘Pitbull’ Cross and Gervonta Davis they met in December 2021 and the North American won by unanimous decision in 12 rounds with scores of 115-113, 115-113 and 116-112. This scenario did not convince many and the ghost of revenge has always been around.
Davis He has a record of 29 wins, 27 of them by knockout. In this 2022, he has already entered the ring twice. The first against Hector Luis Garcia in January and three months later before Ryan Garcia. For his part, Cross comes from beating Giovanni Cabrera on July 29 by split decision.
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