Gervonta Davis’ close but deserved decision win over Isaac Cruz is kicking up a ton of chatter online, and of course some of that is coming from their fellow boxing pros.
Mostly, the fight has gotten good reviews, and both Davis (26-0, 24 KO) and Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KO) are being shown respect for a competitive — surprisingly to most people — Showtime pay-per-view main event. Davis fought through a left hand injury, which he says cropped up in about the sixth round, and was very clearly an issue in the final few rounds.
But, obviously, there are a few “haters,” with social media superstar Ryan Garcia leading that charge, saying that Tank is “the weakest” of the lightweights, and criticizing him for “fighting C-level fighters.”
Along with Garcia, we saw thoughts from Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr (who just fought on Saturday, losing a tough fight with Devin Haney), Regis Prograis, Claressa Shields, Shawn Porter, and many others.
Gervonta gets away with fighting c level fighters, out of all the lightweights he’s the weakest!!! His toughest test was Leo Santa Cruz, almost lost tonight bring it on I’ve been calling you out for awhile…
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) December 6, 2021
Tank won maybe I watched a different fight then y’all
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) December 6, 2021
Not upset with the score. It was close, especially down the stretch, but I know the Robbery Clan is about to pop up in 5…4…3…@premierboxing #DavisCruz
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) December 6, 2021
Congrats Tank !!!!showed a lot this fight! Great fighters don’t just win. We adjust and use what we have to win!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) December 6, 2021
Had to look up Isaac Cruz on boxrec to see who the hell he lost to.
Draw & a loss early in his career. He’s a damn good fighter— caleb truax (@GoldenCalebT) December 6, 2021
Tank out boxed and out landed him in power shots judges scoring is terrible
— Richardson Hitchins (@HeIsRichardson) December 6, 2021
Close fight but no doubt Tank won!
— Brandun Lee (@Brandun_Lee) December 6, 2021
Tank won I agree it was close but y’all reaching with the he got his ass whooped shit
— GoldenChild (@TylerMcCreary) December 6, 2021