Gervonta Davis refused to be drawn into another war of words with Rolando Romero after his opponent made a bold prediction for their fight.
The WBA mandatory challenger to Davis’ lightweight belt said last week that he would knock the champion out in one round when they clash at the Barclays Centre, Brookly this Saturday night.
Davis has already had plenty to say about Romero during the build-up but at yesterday’s media workout he refused to bite.
“I’m not emotional about what ‘Rolly’ is saying. At first, I was but he showed me that he’s just a hype job. He’s trying to hype himself up to get into the fight. It feels like he’s acting fake right now. He’s never been in this position, and you can tell.”
“He’s predicting a first-round knockout, but I’m predicting something else. Make sure you buy the PPV or come out if you’re in Brooklyn, because it’s going to be a hell of a fight for sure.”
“I’m sure it’ll be a little tense at the press conference, but not for me. I’m only worrying about getting in there Saturday and handling business.”
‘Tank’ spoke of his growth in his career during a week when a lot of the talk has been about him leaving Mayweather Promotions after Saturday and becoming a free agent.
“I feel as though I’m getting better and better each day,” the 26-year-old said. “I’m trying to walk like a champion just as much as I fight like a champion. I have two great daughters that I’m trying to raise and I’m trying to be the best person I can be.
“It’s going to be a hell of a fight. I know that it’s going to be fireworks for sure. He’s coming with a lot of power and emotion and I’m coming with my power for sure. I just can’t wait. It’s a big night for boxing.”