Terence Crawford and Gervonta Davis pack a punch, but their power differs according to WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian Norman Jr. The young champion shared his insights on the two knockout artists in a recent interview.
Crawford’s record stands at 41 fights with 31 knockouts, while Davis boasts 28 stoppages in 30 fights. Both fighters have made a name for themselves as clinical finishers, but Davis might have the edge in raw explosive power.
Norman Jr, who sparred with Crawford when he was 20, told Showbizz the Adult about his experience in the ring with the multi-weight world champion.
"When I first sparred Crawford, he tried to assert his dominance. But as I got older and more mature, it evened out."
The young champion broke down the differences in their punching styles. Crawford, he explained, wears opponents down gradually before finishing them off. Davis, on the other hand, can end a fight with a single shot.
"Crawford will beat you down and then knock you out. But Davis has that one-shot power. I’d say Davis hits harder."
Both fighters have had impressive careers spanning multiple weight classes. Davis started at featherweight and worked his way up to lightweight, where he currently holds the WBA World Championship. He’ll defend that title against Lamont Roach Jr on March 1.
Crawford has climbed from lightweight all the way to super-welterweight. He won a world title there last August against Israil Madrimov, though the fight ended his impressive run of 10 straight stoppages.
Davis recently announced plans to retire in 2025 after two more fights. Crawford, meanwhile, has his sights set on an even bigger challenge. He’s pursuing a fight with super-middleweight king Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
While their paths may diverge, both Crawford and Davis have left a lasting impression on the boxing world with their knockout power. Norman Jr’s insights offer a unique perspective on two of the sport’s most feared punchers.
