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In our weekly (mostly, because last Monday Mick had no electricity in Austin, Texas, and couldn’t make it) video breakdown of some things NCAA women’s volleyball, the topics include Nebraska–Minnesota and their two matches this past weekend, making adjustments in the two-match format, and how about all the outstanding freshmen?
Carlo Ancelotti was the secret behind Everton ending their 22-year Anfield hoodoo in Saturday’s Merseyside derby, says ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Everton won at Liverpool for the first time since 1999, with their 2-0 success ending a run of 24 games without victory against their oldest rivals.
They led inside three minutes through Richarlison and doubled that advantage late on courtesy of a Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty. However, the main man to credit for the Toffees’ success was manager Ancelotti, Carragher told Monday Night Football.
“I never gave a man of the match in the game for whatever reason, maybe it slipped my mind. There was probably three or four Everton players you could have given it to, but I watched the game again yesterday morning when I got up and their man of the match was the manager, Carlo Ancelotti,” said Carragher.
“It’s 22 years since they won at Anfield, 1999. But that’s just the Premier League; notoriously, Everton’s record at Anfield is horrendous. So, to actually win at Anfield for Everton is huge. They’re celebrating like mad, and rightly so.
“Before Saturday, this was Everton’s league record at Anfield since 1962/3 – 58 games, six wins in 58. That’s why that was so big, what happened on Saturday night.
“Forget the ’22 years, Everton’s record at Anfield’. Even with the greatest team, you go through the 60s – Everton won a title in the 60s, an FA Cup, got to another final – only won once at Anfield. They won the league in 1970. Again, the 70s, only one win at Anfield. The 80s, Everton’s greatest-ever team – only won twice there.”
Carragher played in his fair share of Merseyside derbies himself as a Liverpool defender, and was left feeling his former club had enjoyed a mental edge over their near-neighbors which had inhibited Everton’s hopes of taking the bragging rights in games between the pair down the years – something Ancelotti managed to overcome last weekend.
“I’ll tell you the reason, in my experience, the record is so poor, and also at Goodison in the last 20 years as well,” he said. “Everton never get the derby right emotionally. They’re either too up for it, and they get players sent off, or they’re absolutely terrified going into games, certainly at Anfield.
“And the reason I say Ancelotti won Everton that game, is that he took the emotion out of the game, with the team he picked. So when that team came in, Evertonians, getting ready for the game, their heart sank. No Calvert-Lewin, and no Allan. Now, Allan hasn’t played for two months. Calvert-Lewin was coming back from a hamstring injury. So it’s the right decision.
“But emotionally at times, Everton see the derby as the biggest game you have to win. Roberto Martinez told me a story where he almost felt pressured to play Gareth Barry in a derby game at Anfield and he wasn’t 100-per-cent fit.
“He got injured, they lost the game, and he missed an FA Cup semi-final, and he always looks back at that as a huge regret. Ancelotti, again, ended up saying this is three points for our European ambition, forget Liverpool.”
While much of Ancelotti’s work to win the derby was done ahead of kick-off, the game could not be won, even with Liverpool’s nightmare run of form, without Ancelotti’s players executing a solid plan to stifle the reigning Premier League champions.
Carragher credited the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan boss with winning the tactical joust against Jurgen Klopp – and pointed out exactly how he set up his side to finally break their Anfield duck.
He said: “In the first derby, Liverpool scored after two or three minutes with Mane, because they exposed Rodriguez, who at times can leave his right-back really exposed.
“So he didn’t do that in this game, he played off the front – and he’s massively involved in the first goal. He gets in between the lines. When he gets on the ball in these positions, it’s, ‘can he deliver?’
“And in that position, with that pass on to Richarlison, there’s very few who can deliver that pass better than James Rodriguez. Tactically, they got that right playing him in a 10 position, because he does what he’s in the team for, to deliver that pass – and Everton get off to a great start.
“The next thing is the debate on, were Everton playing with a back four or a back five? Now Carlo said before the game he wasn’t changing too much, and then I looked down and thought it’s a back five. And then I saw Holgate taking throw-ins, and thought maybe it’s a back four. It was both.
“I think was primarily a back four, but there was a man-marking system on this right side. It was Holgate with Mane, and it was Seamus Coleman with Andy Robertson, and that’s what caused the confusion.
“When you play against Liverpool, they’re a team that press really well. The way you stop that is to just kick along, and it took me back to Jose Mourinho with Chelsea when Liverpool almost won the league under Brendan Rodgers, and we highlighted on this show, Mark Schwarzer kicked everything long – it beats the press.
“Then you go to Calvert-Lewin. And I was talking in commentary about when he probably will come on – I thought the only way he was going to come on was if Everton were losing and he’d join Richarlison, but he brought him on at 1-0.
“And that’s what won them the game, keeping the two attacking players on the pitch. I said at the time I don’t actually think [their second goal] was a penalty but it doesn’t matter, it didn’t affect the result.”
Next Josh Warrington will rematch the man who knocked him out and is putting it all on the line, John Dennen reports
DESPITE suffering a shock knockout loss to Mauricio Lara on February 13, Josh Warrington is adamant that he will rematch the unheralded Mexican next, and retire if he is not victorious.
He sees little point continuing his career if he cannot secure a revenge win over Lara. “There’s no f***ing point hanging about. If I can’t beat this guy, I ain’t mixing it with Gary Russell. No one’s going to believe that I’m going to mix it with Gary Russell, no one’s going to believe I’m going to mix it with Emanuel Navarrete if I can’t even beat his fellow countryman. So what’s the point? Maybe I could step up at super-feather for a payday. But I’ve been an A-side for a long time,” he said, “being there for a payday, I’m not prepared to do that because the sport’s a hard sport and if I can’t get through this guy, what are you going to do?
“I think that goes to say how confident I am of beating him in a rematch and how bad I want this fight really.”
He is heaping further pressure on himself by setting the stakes so high. But regardless of the punishing nature of his defeat, Warrington insists it’s a risk he has to take. “For my own mental self, I don’t think I’d be able to settle if I knew that other people are going in there and blasting this guy out. For my own mentality, I need to know that I can come over this hurdle,” he said. “For instance I watched Oscar Valdez at the weekend. Now I’d still love that fight, probably all you guys would say you’re going to get your head punched in. Last week prior to it [the loss] you might have said that would be a good 50-50 fight. Now you’d say it’s not and I understand why you’d say it’s not. But this is why I need to come back, squash that one there whether it be a 12-round dominant performance or me knocking this guy out, I need to do it for myself, up there [in his head]. If I can’t then I’m calling it a day, it’s simple as that. I don’t think I struggled with the weight, I think the camp was fantastic, there was just a few little things what added up, in terms of the warm up on the night, the 15 month inactivity … but I know I can squash them.”
“I’d fight him tomorrow. I’ve been eating Ben & Jerry’s for the past week but I’d fight him tomorrow,” he added. “I do believe 99 times out of 100 I beat that guy, the exception being that weekend.”
‘It turned out the kid, although very novicey and awkward, he could seriously punch. I suppose complacency might have crept in a bit for Josh and he didn’t have the same energy he normally shows in fights. It was bizarre to be watching it because I didn’t expect it. I don’t think anybody did, and the kid obviously he was really up for it. You’ve got to feel for Josh, at one point not long ago he was talking about Can Xu for unifications and then he fights Lara, who no one’s really heard of and he’s just some really heavy handed kid. I think his eye was taken off the ball. I don’t want to do a disservice to Lara, congratulations to him for winning the fight, but we’ve seen better Josh Warringtons that’s for sure’
comments former opponent, two-weight world champion Carl Frampton
The rematch is likely for August or September. Warrington does need to recuperate from some injuries. The first fight with Lara was a gamble, before it Warrington vacated his IBF title so mandatory commitments couldn’t derail his hunt for a big fight with Can Xu. The gamble backfired. A rematch is an even greater risk for Warrington but he hopes it can put him back in the frame for major contests.
“I’d like to think it would do, but you know what it’s like,” he said. “Even if I right this wrong, I still don’t think I’m going to be back straightaway. But I don’t mind being an underdog. I don’t mind being pushed down the scale again. I seem to thrive off that. Listen, I like to think I can get back to where I want to be. Maybe the other guys, like Gary Russell Jnr think it’s an easy fight now. Maybe Can Xu or [Leo] Santa Cruz think, ‘Let’s fight him. Josh has shown his weakness.’ Maybe I do get those fights. But it’s how you bounce back.
“We’re all delicate about that unbeaten record. There’s plenty left in the tank.”
With some clarity on a few of the changing quarterback situations in the NFL, it’s time for another new Sporting News 2021 mock draft.
Indianapolis joined Detroit in getting a still-young 2016 first-round starter with the trade for Carson Wentz from Philadelphia. Those aren’t the only three teams going away from taking a QB early from a position group that has five worthy first-round prospects.
This edition also shakes up the potential destinations for many more of the most talented offensive skill players in the class. The Colts, Lions and Eagles all do get help for their QBs in different ways. One big tight end, two top running backs, five great wide receivers — along with five strong offensive linemen — also all go in this mock.
Here’s how SN sees the picks playing out from No. 1 through No. 32 on April 29:
NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 50 prospects overall, by position
1. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15)
Lawrence didn’t have the best finish to his college career, but he lived up to expectations of being a generational talent at the position, the second in a row after Joe Burrow. He’s a great leader and winner on top of being a strong-armed passer and capable tough runner. Lawrence will clean up the Jaguars QB mess, attached to a new coach, big college winner Urban Meyer. Lawrence can have success right away with the Jaguars having a decent line and top young skill players such as James Robinson, D.J. Chark and Laviska Shenault Jr. Forget that talk about Meyer taking someone else, especially another QB.
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2. New York Jets (2-14)
Wilson had an exceptional season with his accuracy and downfield passing to emerge as the draft class’ new second-best QB prospect after Lawrence. Wilson would be a strong, cerebral fit for Mike LaFleur’s offense replacing Sam Darnold as the face of the franchise. The Jets are looking less likely to stick with Darnold in the new regime, changing to a rookie draft pick or a big-name veteran. If the Jets do trade for Deshaun Watson , then there would be a good chance Wilson goes with this pick to the Texans.
3. Miami Dolphins (from Texans for Laremy Tunsil)
The Dolphins can consider wide receiver and tight end here to help Tua Tagovailoa but ultimately can’t go wrong going with landing an elite left tackle to help keep him upright for a long time. Sewell still is the best all-around tackle in this class with his smooth agility for pass protection and rock-like stature for the running game.
4. Atlanta Falcons (4-12)
The Falcons have hinted they might draft a quarterback at some point, but it doesn’t make much sense in the first round as they are still locked into Matt Ryan and could use more secondary help to support A.J. Terrell on the back end of their rebuilding defense. Farley was one of the first top prospects to opt out for his final college season. He has great size and solid all-around coverage skills to the point he can develop into a sound shutdown player.
5. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1)
The Bengals need to get more unique, diverse playmakers for Joe Burrow with Tee HIggins and Tyler Boyd keeping the future bright at outside and slot receiver. Pitts, a wide receiver hybrid, would be ideal. He posted 770 yards and 12 TDs on only 43 catches, a rare field-stretcher for the position as well as a dominant red zone force. He would be big pass-catching upgrade from free agent C.J. Uzomah, headed to free agency after an injury-curbed season.
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6. Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1)
The Eagles did use a first-rounder on Jalen Reagor last year, but they have plenty of other issues at wideout for new starting QB Jalen Hurts and could use Chase as their true go-to “X” outside to complement Reagor as a speedy “Z.” Chase posted 84 catches for 1,780 yards and 20 TDs during the national championship season and can join former teammate Justin Jefferson in lighting up the NFL as a versatile playmaker.
7. Detroit Lions (5-11)
The Lions will need some wide receiver help for Jared Goff in some form as they won’t be able to re-sign both prime Kenny Golladay and aging Marvin Jones Jr.. Someone who can complement T.J. Hockenson and D’Andre Swifte well in the passing game would be ideal. Smith is falling on some boards because of concern about his frame, but it’s hard to ignore his Heisman Trophy-worthy dominant production, especially when it peaked during the College Football Playoff games and put him into the conversation for best wideout in the class.
8. Carolina Panthers (5-11)
Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 233 pounds)
The Panthers can think about offensive line and other offensive skill positions here, but there’s a strong indication coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Joe Brady want a more dynamic, younger upgrade to Teddy Bridgewater. Fields wasn’t having the most standout second season for the Buckeyes in Big Ten play, but with his immense physical talent, he saved his absolute NFL-loving best for lighting up Clemson and outplaying Lawrence with a dazzling all-around performance in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
9. Denver Broncos (5-11)
The Broncos are already at a crossroads with Drew Lock and will be tempted to replace him here should Lance, appealing to John Elway, remain on the board here, pushing them away from taking cornerback or edge-rushing help for Vic Fangio’s defense. Lance has climbed back up boards with his massive upside. As more teams see tapes of his statistically brilliant lone season as a starter (2,786 yards passing, 28 TDs, no INTs, 1,100 yards rushing, 14 TDs) it’s harder to ignore the impressive physical and athletic skills.
10. Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami (6-6, 260 pounds)
The Cowboys need to help DeMarcus Lawrence better up front especially with the likelihood of losing both Tyrone Crawford and Aldon Smith. Rousseau, who opted out of the Hurricanes season, didn’t really need to play to boost his stock after posting 15.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss in his lone significant and final season under defensive-minded head coach Manny Diaz. He would be a great fit with new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
11. New York Giants (6-10)
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama (5-10, 182 pounds)
Waddle, like his Crimson Tide teammate Smith, is a highly skilled all-around receiver the Giants could use to run all the routes and get open everywhere outside for Daniel Jones. He could easily take over as the “X” go-to guy in New York, with Sterling Shepard sliding back into his best position as the “Y” in the slot and Darius Slayton settling into the big-play threat “Z”.
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12. San Francisco 49ers (6-10)
Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds)
There’s a growing chance the 49ers go in a different direction at quarterback, either sticking with Jimmy Garopolo or trading for a veteran upgrade. They do have a major issue looming in their defense with a slew of cornerbacks headed to free agency, led by veteran leader Richard Sherman. That lines up well with this selection. Surtain, with his pedigree, size and ball-hawking skills, has the potential to be a true shutdown player.
13. Los Angeles Chargers (7-9)
Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern (6-4, 315 pounds)
The Chargers cannot go into another season with Sam Tevi and oft-injured aging Bryan Bulaga as the top tackles for second-year franchise QB Justin Herbert. The best offensive lineman available makes great sense here, more for outside than inside. Slater, who opted out of his final season with the Wildcats, is quickly rising up the boards again with his all-around skill set getting more attention. He held more than his own vs. Washington defensive rookie of the year Chase Young in a college matchup.
14. Minnesota Vikings (7-9)
Alijah Vera-Tucker, G/OT, USC (6-4, 300 pounds)
The Vikings need to target a versatile offensive lineman who can help upgrade the left side of their line. Vera-Tucker has separated from Ohio State’s now injured Wyatt Davis as the best interior prospect in this class, as he can round out into a complete blocker, also capable of playing outside for a long time with a little more polish.
15. New England Patriots (7-9)
Micah Parsons, ILB, Penn State (6-3, 245 pounds)
Parsons’ stock isn’t falling; it’s the fact the teams picking ahead of the Patriots now totally cannot feel comfortable going for this position over some glaring necessities. That’s not to say Parsons is a luxury pick for New England — the team could use a second-level anchor to bring together all of Bill Belichick’s young front seven reinforcements, especially with a free-agent mess ahead. Parsons is a hard-tackling and well-covering cleanup man, a rangy playmaker in the Luke Kuechly game-changing mold.
16. Arizona Cardinals (8-8)
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (6-2, 216 pounds)
The Cardinals are pretty good in the edge pass rush with Chandler Jones and Haason Reddick, but need more rangy second-level help against both pass and run. Owusu-Koramoah covers like a defensive back and has room to grow into a physical run stopper.
17. Las Vegas Raiders (8-8)
The Raiders have to keep think about upgrading their pass rush with a player who is also versatile enough as a big athlete to get to the quarterback from the inside. Paye is a freak of nature and has quickly shot up draft boards. It’s hard not to think about a combination of Ziggy Ansah and Jason Pierre-Paul in that sense.
18. Miami Dolphins (10-6)
The Dolphins, after going for offensive tackle first, might be tempted to think receiver or tight end for Tagovailoa here, but they could also a high-impact playmaker on the second level of their defense. Collins explodes as an athlete and can make a lot of plays with his agility, quickness and range. Brian Flores would love deploying his skill set.
19. Washington Football Team (7-9)
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida (5-11, 190 pounds)
Washington might really be considering rolling with young Taylor Heinicke or another veteran bridge option while it upgrades its offense elsewhere for now, with tackle and wide receiver high on the radar. Toney is dynamic after the catch and also has some middle of the field-stretching ability. He would be an ideal big-play slot complement to Terry McLaurin.
20. Chicago Bears (8-8)
The Bears can’t stick with Nick Foles anymore and Mitchell Trubisky is a free agent. They don’t have a lot of resources to upgrade QB elsewhere, so they might as well tap into a rising prospect with championship pedigree. Jones’ strong pocket passing should have great appeal to be Chicago’s long-term solution in the offense of Matt Nagy and John DeFilippo.
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21. Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
Now that the Colts have landed Wentz as their new starting quarterback, they can focus first on replacing 32-year-old retiree Anthony Castonzo with another potential rock at left tackle. Darrisaw has put himself into strong first-round consideration with standout athleticism that can help him develop into a smooth and nimble long-term pass protector in the NFL.
22. Tennessee Titans (11-5)
The Titans’ pass rush was a bugaboo and it cost them in front of their weak pass defense in the end with Jadeveon Clowney not providing enough late free-agency answers. Ojulari has jumped into first-round consideration because he’s a unique pass-rusher who can fit a variety of schemes and alignments and has potential both in stopping the run and in coverage. Mike Vrabel and Shane Bowen would love his style of play.
23. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)
After fielding a mess of a backfield in 2020, the Jets can go for a feature option to help Wilson or another QB. Harris had a strong Senior Bowl week of practices showing off his running power and versatility. He showed up in excellent shape and proved capable he can handle a three-down workhorse role with his receiving skills, quickness and smarts.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina (6-1, 205 pounds)
The Steelers have aging corners outside in Steven Nelson and Joe Haden and both sub-package players, Mike Hilton and Cameron Sutton, are free agents. Horn, the son of former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn, is getting the due he deserves as a big-time corner. His big two-interception game against Auburn fueled an upset as he was the best player on the field. This Horn has good size, length, athleticism and physicality to contain wideouts.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)
Barmore, ideal as a new building block for the Jaguars’ new base 3-4 defense under former Ravens assistant Joe Cullen, stood out as a inside terror for the Tide. He had a big College Football Playoff run against Notre Dame and Ohio State to boost his stock. Barmore combines strength and power with great technique. His late-season surge makes him worthy of a back-half first-rounder.
26. Cleveland Browns (11-5)
Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State (6-5, 257 pounds)
The Browns need to address their pass-rush situation opposite Myles Garrett with Olivier Vernon and Larry Ogunjobi about to make their defensive line thinner in free agency. The courting of aging J.J. Watt aside, Oweh is the classic freakish athlete in the Pierre-Paul mode who has the potential to be an explosive and productive rusher for a long time, even if he must produce situationally at first.
27. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
The Ravens had the bad breakup with Earl Thomas after having Eric Weddle give them good play at the end of his career. They are weak at one of the safeties with DeShon Elliott flanking Chuck Clark. This safety class is deep with a lot of similarly valued prospects but Moehrig has managed to stand out from the rest as a ball-hawking presence, strong run supporter and solid single cover man. He is an active, impactful cleanup man in the mold of Derwin James or Jessie Bates.
28. New Orleans Saints (12-4)
The Saints have a pretty good edge pass rush and a second-level force in Demario Davis, but they could some help both upfield and getting around in coverage. Bolton, with his great speed and quickness made to fly around the field, can provide that. He also is a very sound tackler to keep boosting their strong run defense.
29. Green Bay Packers (13-3)
The Packers need to think about the near future of Aaron Rodgers’ pass protection with right tackle shaky opposite locked-up elite left tackle David Bakthiari, with Rick Wagner released and an upgrade needed from Billy Turner. Mayfield has stood out on film with his size, length and strength and can develop into a smooth blocker a la the Broncos’ Garett Bolles.
30. Buffalo Bills (13-3)
The Bills have done a good job of working on offensive line and wide receiver upgrades to boost Josh Allen, but they have to think about cleaning up running back where Devin Singletary and Zack Moss have shown flashes but limited dynamic skill sets as later-round picks in the past two drafts. Etienne was a surprise return to Clemson but boosted his stock behind Harris as an all-around back with 1,506 scrimmage yards and 16 TDs. He could be a massive extra asset in the passing game for Allen.
31. Kansas City Chiefs (14-2)
With Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson hitting free agency in 2021, this would a coup for Patrick Mahomes, who needs a game-changing third target behind Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. LSU keeps churning out the big-time NFL wide receivers, with Chase going earlier and Jefferson being an instant first-round hit for the Vikings. Marshall has a great combination of size and speed and can line up anywhere as a big-time complementary route runner to Hill.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)
The Buccaneers are bound to take a hit from their solid all-around defensive with tackle Ndamukong Suh, edge rusher Shaquil Barrett and inside linebacker Lavonte David all free agents. To that end, for now, they should look for the highest-upside player available for Todd Bowles’ 3-4 front. Phillips has a nice wingspan as an athlete who gets after it against both run and pass.
By: Sean Crose
“Boxer Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was the driver in a November hit-and-run crash in Baltimore that left multiple people injured, according to a police report.” So states Baltimore CBS affiliate WJZ 13. “The crash happened at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. and Washington boulevards just before 2 a.m. on November 5.” According to the report, Davis ran a red light while he was behind the wheel of a 2020 Lamborghini Urus and struck a 2004 Toyota Solara. WJZ 13 adds that “according to the report, the three people inside the Lamborghini fled the scene. It lists four people as being in the Toyota, one of whom suffered a suspected serious injury.”
Whether or not Davis will be charged for this incident has yet to be determined. “The investigation into the hit-and-run accident is still ongoing,” the The Guardian quotes Baltimore police official Lindsey Eldridge as saying. “The department has turned over findings to the state’s attorney’s office, and we are working closely to gather and determine any charges that may be pending as a result of this incident.” Davis has been arrested numerous times over the past several years. He is currently seen as one of boxing’s rising fighters, holding titles at junior lightweight and lightweight.
Davis, who made his pro debut exactly eight years ago today, has earned a record of 24-0. An incredibly powerful puncher, he has won all but one of his fights by knockout. Davis’ last fight resulted in a stunning sixth round knockout of the popular and decorated Leo Santa Cruz. Floyd Mayweather himself has taken to help guide the young fighter’s career. “He’s one of the biggest stars in the sport,” Mayweather has said of Davis. “I’ve laid down the blueprint and I’m going to keep helping him grow.”
News of the hit and run, which landed several days ago, seemingly has had little impact on the 26 year old Davis, at least not for the moment. This past weekend, Davis tweeted about taking Oscar Valdez to figurative school after Valdez won a brutal and surprising victory over Miguel Berchelt for Berchelt’s WBC featherweight belt. Davis also bragged on social media Sunday of being the “highest paid.” With explosive performances and a very impressive record, Davis looks as if he could be on his way to being one of boxing’s biggest stars – provided legal issues don’t hamper his skyrocketing career.
