Todd DuBoef has high hopes for Keyshawn Davis, and he’s even gone as far as comparing the rising star to Floyd Mayweather.
The American lightweight aims to go 10-0 this Saturday as he closes in on a title shot following an excellent start to his professional career after a stunning run in the amateurs.
Duboef, one of the leading figures in boxing due to his high-profile position at Top Rank, has guided many great careers in boxing including Mayweather, Miguel Cotto and Tyson Fury.
With a keen eye for talent and a natural ability to create superstars in boxing, DuBoef is given his full backing to Davis.
"I think Keyshawn is obviously special", said DuBoef when speaking to Sky Sports.
"He was somebody that we've been watching for a while, and I think he was mature as an amateur and he transitioned really nicely into the pros.
"When I look at guys like that, I think Miguel Cotto was a natural - he came right out of the amateurs and has a physical presence and could be in the ring with anybody.
"Floyd [Mayweather] had a lot of those natures. He had a great maturity and IQ. Then obviously, there's [Vasiliy] Lomachenko, who is a freak of nature. So, I'm not going to say he's Floyd or Cotto yet, but I think he has the elements."