Two-weight champion Timothy Bradley believes that Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis would be able to stop Ryan Garcia.
Davis and Garcia appeared set to meet as they exchanged barbs following Garcia’s win over Luke Campbell, when he became the WBC mandatory.
Garcia has since stepped back from the sport with a sabbatical in aid of his mental health, while Davis moved up to 140lbs to become WBA interim champion with a victory over Mario Barrios in June.
Speaking to ESPN, Bradley believed that Davis had the edge in terms of experience and track record.
"You have two young, exciting guys. One at the top of his game in Davis, and one that could be someone special, but still hasn't proven it in Garcia. Garcia has the hype around him, the followers on social media. He has speed, and he has a size advantage over Davis. Garcia also has a tremendous left hook; he seems to be getting better training under the tutelage of Eddy Reynoso and Canelo Alvarez's camp," Bradley said.
"Garcia got caught with a punch that he didn't see against Luke Campbell, but the way he responded afterwards, that takes a lot of heart and mental toughness to get back in the fight. I think Davis and Garcia need each other. I don't think we've seen the best of Davis.
“I don't think we've seen the best of Garcia. I think they can bring out the best of each other if they fight, because both have something to fear. Fear can take you to do great things, do something that you didn't know you had in you."
Bradley explained how he saw a fight between the pair going, saying: "I have to go with the guy with more experience at a higher level and that's Davis.
“Tank will set him up, he will play defense and lure Garcia in and he will find a way to land that kill shot and hurt Garcia. Davis is one of the best finishers in boxing, and once he hurts you, it's over.”