Amanda Westcott
Floyd Mayweather stored maintain of Gervonta Davis on the again of his Might twenty eighth conquer Rolando Romero – however for a way lengthy is the query?
Tank’s identify appears to be on everybody’s lips of late. From ex-Mayweather fighters to present super-lightweights and rival promoters, Gervonta Davis is a sizzling matter.
His stoppage win over Romero resonated worldwide regardless of Davis being the huge favourite to win beforehand.
However the place does Davis go from right here? Who does he combat, and can he go it alone?
Ishe Smith, the ex-154 pound champion as soon as tied to Mayweather, believes Davis has quite a bit to consider proper now.
“Being a star and a PPV star are two various things. Tank wants to advertise himself and instruct Al to make these fights throughout the road. Then, he can be a significant PPV star. Take the Floyd Mayweather blueprint,” urged Smith.
Leonard Ellerbe, the person, preventing on behalf of Floyd to maintain Davis within the secure, is adamant Davis is the one celebrity from 135 to 140 – even after Devin Haney claimed the undisputed crown.
“Let’s be clear, from 130-140. You might have some excellent fighters who’re boxing stars. However let the report mirror there’s just one celebrity from 130-140 who’s calling all of the pictures and he goes by the identify of Gervonta Davis,” stated Ellerbe.
He added: “As Kendrick Perkins would say “stick with it.”
That’s undoubtedly true. Tank is a celebrity and he has the products however he’s been preventing opponents everybody knew the end result earlier than the combat even began. When is he going to step up? Asking as a fan https://t.co/VlVsKbcNJv
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) June 8, 2022
GERVONTA DAVIS LEAVE MAYWEATHER
On man on alert to doubtlessly face Davis sooner or later, agreed with Ellerbe. Nonetheless, Regis Prograis responded with a query of his personal.
“That’s undoubtedly true. Tank is a celebrity, and he has the products, however he’s been preventing opponents everybody knew the end result earlier than the combat even began.
“When is he going to step up? Asking as a fan.”
If he stays a Mayweather fighter, Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya is prepared to work with Ellerbe to make a combat with Ryan Garcia.
De La Hoya stated: “I’m able to make Gervonta Davis a multi-million greenback provide to combat Ryan Garcia in November.
“I’m prepared to make this combat obtainable on DAZN and Showtime PPV. Cut up it proper down the center and let’s make this combat occur,” he instructed FightHype.com.
One factor is for positive, Gervonta Davis is a reputation that sells. His subsequent transfer will get scrutinized to the core.
WBN Editor Phil has over ten years of boxing information expertise. Comply with WBN on Twitter @WorldBoxingNews.
