Gervonta Davis is thought for his personal big energy however he has revealed the largest puncher he’s confronted.
The way forward for Davis is presently up within the air, having not competed since he was held to a controversial majority choice draw in opposition to Lamont Roach again in March.
He then regarded set for an exhibition bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in November, however that occasion was cancelled after ‘Tank’ was named in a civil lawsuit relating to home allegations.
Previous to his tough 2025, Davis was extensively thought to be one of many heaviest hitters within the sport, pound-for-pound, with 28 of his 30 victories coming by knockout.
In relation to naming who hit him hardest although, one identify stood out for Davis, as he revealed throughout a previous media scrum that he offers that recognition to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
“I ain’t going to lie, Rolly hit onerous. Individuals are sleeping on Rolly. He hasn’t bought a chin, so Rolly will get caught, however he can hit … He’s the one particular person I’ve felt. When he swung, it felt like there have been bricks in his palms.”
‘Tank’ met Romero again in Could 2022, claiming a sixth spherical TKO victory. Since then, Romero has received the WBA super-lightweight title, after which picked up the largest win of his profession when he defeated Ryan Garcia again in Could.
The victory over Garcia noticed Romero win the WBA Common welterweight title, and he has since been upgraded to full champion.
A struggle between Romero and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao had been touted for 2026, however it seems that ‘Rolly’ must defend his belt in opposition to his necessary challenger Shakhram Giyasov subsequent as an alternative, or danger being stripped.
