Gervonta Davis Needed Just 4 Words To Respond To Mike Tyson Saying They Can’t Be Compared

Gervonta Davis can be considered one of the most destructive fighters of his era, just like Mike Tyson was before him.

‘Tank’ is 30-0 with all but two of those wins coming by way of knockout. Often content to give away opening rounds, the big-puncher from Baltimore finds the weaknesses in his opponent’s game before unleashing a power so impressive that it has been said to put over heavyweights in sparring.

Though there was a gulf in divisions between them, Davis’ brutality is often compared to that of ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, the youngest ever heavyweight world champion. Known as ‘Kid Dynamite’ in his early days, Tyson won his first 19 bouts by knockout and went 37 undefeated before being upset by James ‘Buster’ Douglas.

Once asked about the comparison to ‘Tank’, Tyson said:

“I don’t know. Maybe just getting in trouble with the law. Other than that, no.”

‘Tank’ agreed when responding to the comments on social media and added his own caveat.

“I agree. I have more skills.”

Davis is set to return to the ring on March 1 to defend his WBA Lightweight World Title against Lamont Roach Jr. At the press conference to announce the fight, he shocked boxing fans by announcing he would retire at the end of 2025.

Tyson recently came out of his own 15-year retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, losing over the eight round distance in an underwhelming affair. Post-fight, Davis threatened to step in the ring with Paul himself to avenge the heavyweight icon’s defeat.