Gervonta Davis believes Floyd Mayweather and Muhammad Ali are the greatest of all time in boxing.
What did Gervonta Davis say?
Gervonta Davis named Mayweather and Ali as his 'GOATs' of the sport, alongside Mike Tyson, in a recent interview.
Why are Mayweather and Ali considered great?
Floyd Mayweather retired in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, earning world honors in five divisions.
Who is the third fighter on Gervonta Davis' list?
Mike Tyson took the sport by storm in the 1980s, becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion at 20, a record that still stands.
Gervonta Davis was a protégé of Mayweather's for many years.
Muhammad Ali was a three-time world champion, with iconic wins like the 'Rumble In The Jungle' and 'Thrilla In Manila'.
Tyson had an unbeaten record of 37-0 before a shock defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990.
Gervonta Davis holds Ali in high regard, given his impressive career and achievements.
Mayweather was involved in high-grossing fights against Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, and Oscar De La Hoya.
Ali's wins helped him become a legendary figure in boxing.
Tyson would go on to secure heavyweight gold again, despite suffering losses to Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.
Gervonta Davis' opinion on the greatest of all time is significant, given his own successful career in boxing.