Gervonta Davis Wins Over Prime Oscar De La Hoya, Says Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson has confidently predicted a win for Gervonta Davis in a hypothetical fight against prime Oscar De La Hoya.

What happened?

In a recent round of winner stays on with Daily Mail Boxing, Stevenson was asked how De La Hoya would fare against Davis. Stevenson didn't hesitate to pick his American peer, saying, "Gervonta Davis."

Why it matters for Gervonta Davis

De La Hoya is one of the sport's most celebrated champions, known as 'The Golden Boy' after winning Olympic gold in 1992. He went on to claim 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three, and became one of boxing's biggest pay-per-view attractions before retiring and then launching Golden Boy Promotions. He fought the likes of Julio César Chávez, Arturo Gatti, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao and ended with a record of 39 wins from 45 fights before walking away in 2008.

What comes next?

Davis is 31 and became WBA lightweight title in 2023, having previously been IBF super featherweight ruler in 2017, the WBA super featherweight champion twice between 2018 and 2020, and the WBA super lightweight title holder in 2021. He has not fought since a draw with Lamont Roach Jnr in March 2025, and was recently named as WBA lightweight champion in recess by the governing body. It's currently known when Davis will make his return to the ring, having been linked with bouts against the likes of Devin Haney and Floyd Schofield in recent months, though it has now recently been claimed that he may not be available to return to the ring until early 2027.

Davis's recent inactivity has left fans wondering when he will return to the ring. Stevenson's prediction of a win for Davis against prime De La Hoya has only added to the excitement. With Davis's impressive record and De La Hoya's legendary status, this hypothetical fight is one that boxing fans would love to see come to life.

The question on everyone's mind is when Gervonta Davis will make his return to the ring. With his impressive record and recent prediction of a win against prime De La Hoya, fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.