Friday 13 April 2018 11:27, UK
There is an up-and-coming roster of boxing talent coming out of the United States, under the Showtime banner, and they could make a major impact sooner than you think.
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A protégé of Floyd Mayweather's, 23-year-old Davis has already won the IBF super-featherweight title, then defended it in London against Liam Walsh. Davis' next fight is for the WBA belt.
A fighter that is somewhat familiar is Davis. He fought in the UK last year. He is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport today.
Huge at the 154lbs weight (now also home to Kell Brook), Hurd has already unified the IBF and WBA titles by beating Erislandy Lara.
Hurd is at the very start of his career, and is willing to go anywhere. He is someone who, stylistically, would be embraced by the UK audience.
The Mexican-American talent has already won, and defended, the WBC title and remains a quietly improving threat at super-middleweight.
The UK has a good history in the 168lbs division, where David holds the world title. He is a fan-favourite, and an action fighter. He would be welcomed and embraced in the UK.
Best known in the UK for taking Kell Brook's IBF title last year, Spence Jr has since stopped Lamont Peterson too.
Based on last weekend, you may see Spence Jr back in the UK. There was a back-and-forth with Kell Brook, his old rival, who I was surprised to see in Vegas. Maybe there’s another fight there, in the UK or the US, possibly at 154lbs. It seems there is unfinished business.
Garcia has stunningly won world titles in four divisions - two of which came in 2017, alongside a notable win over Adrien Broner.
Garcia has discussed a UK fight in the past. Assuming Mikey stays at 135lbs or 140lbs, there are British fighters that make sense for him.
