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Davis faces Martin for real later this month.

Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin collide next weekend, but it won’t be the first time the pair have been in the ring together.

The lightweight rivals have sparred in the past, but will that play any part when the action (live on Amazon Prime) is for real on June 15?

Davis, one of the most prominent stars in boxing, is on the hunt for some of the sport’s biggest fights and victory over Martin can get him closer.

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Battles against Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez, and a rematch with Ryan Garcia could happen soon for ‘Tank’ and the Baltimore man isn’t taking anything from previous spars against Martin.

Gervonta Davis shows off incredible physique ahead of next fight as fans  express concern for Frank Martin

“We got to see on June 15th if he’s really intimidated. I sparred him before at the Mayweather gym,” said Davis when speaking to PPV.com.

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“Nothing really personal. It was just two young guys that was trying to make something out of nothing.”

As one of the biggest pay-per-view draws in the sport, Gervonta Davis has no shortage of opponents lining up to face him for a bumper pay-day.

One man who has been calling for that fight for years is fellow American and three-weight world champion, Shakur Stevenson.

Stevenson currently holds the WBC lightweight title, whilst ‘Tank’ has the WBA belt.

Speaking to Cigar Talk about the potential unification bout, Davis assured fans that Stevenson is on his hit-list.

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When asked if the 26-year-old would pose the biggest threat to him, the Baltimore native was dismissive of his rival’s skills.

Fans boo Shakur Stevenson and say he is 'not ready' for Gervonta Davis  after 'boring' Edwin De Los Santos win | talkSPORT

Hell no! How is he the best? Show me something that he’s done that’s outrageous. Show me. His power isn’t outrageous and what defence? He just jumps back, you never see him slip any punches, you never see that. Go watch him, you just see him back up and move around, move around, he ain’t got no technique.

His offence is the same thing. Go look at his fights. Easy work. I touched him with 16 ounce gloves on and he ran, imagine if I hit him with 8 ounce gloves.”

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Shakur was last out against Edwin De Los Santos in a less than convincing performance, and ‘Tank’ says he’ll give him his shot if he gives De La Santos in a rematch.

Ringside video of Gervonta Davis win against Ryan Garcia

Tell him to rematch Edwin De La Santos and if he beats him we can get it on. I guarantee you he won’t fight that guy again. I guarantee it.”

Davis returns to the ring after over a year out against Frank Martin on June 15, whilst Stevenson will defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6.

Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is on every list of fights fans want to see in the next twelve months.

The clash of styles and personality between the two unbeaten Americans sets the stage for a fascinating encounter that would be a unification in the lightweight division.

In an interview with FightHub TV, former two weight world champion Timothy Bradley has called for the fight to be made but admits ‘Tank’ holds the key to making it happen.

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ank’s the guy I want to see Shakur fight, but I already know what will happen, Shakur is going to have to take short money if that’s what’s going to happen.

Tim Bradley Predicts Gervonta Davis-Shakur Stevenson After Poor Performance

They’re going to use things against him, they’re going to say ‘you don’t sell out any arena’s, you don’t bring anything to the table’. They’re going to say ‘you’re going to run all night’. They’re going to say everything they possibly can for this fight not to happen, but I think the fight should happen.”

Bradley is tipping Stevenson to come out on top due to his superior defensive skills.

“My money is on Shakur, I think defence wins championships. I could be wrong, ‘Tank’ is an animal and he can fight but he has yet to be in the ring with a guy as smart as Shakur and a guy that’s on this IQ level.

I got Shakur because of his defence, you can’t hit him, you cannot hit him. ‘Tank’ has the bomb, but if you can’t land that bomb or figure out a way to land that bomb then how is he going to beat him?”

GERVONTA TANK DAVIS WILL AVOID SHAKUR STEVENSON, BUT NEEDS TO FIGHT HIM TO  BE H.O.F SAYS TIM BRADLEY

Davis has made it clear that Shakur is on his hit-list and is confident of a knockout performan

Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title when he returns to the ring after nearly a year out next month against Frank Martin.

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Stevenson will put his WBC belt on the line against a former Martin opponent in Artem Harutyunyan on July 6.

Gervonta Davis is one of the hottest properties in boxing today, with no shortage of potential opponents lining up for a mega payday – but the Baltimore native has named a surprise choice as his most difficult possible fight.

‘Tank’s is arguably the biggest name in the sport, with his stardom taken to the next level after his stoppage win against Ryan Garcia last year – a victory that looks even more impressive after Garcia’s performance against Devin Haney, although that is now shrouded in a doping controversy.

Davis has been out of action since that night over a year ago due to legal issues, but is making his return next month against Frank Martin.

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In the build up to the fight, the 29-year-old was asked by Boxing News who he’s looking to face before he hangs up the gloves:

Gervonta Davis continues war with Floyd Mayweather and sends him a serious  warning that could go a long way | Marca

Shakur Stevenson, Ryan Garcia [rematch], Devin Haney, Errol Spence outside the ring, Floyd Mayweather in September, Teofimo Lopez.”

When asked who would give him his toughest test, Davis, without hesitation, named the long time retired great, Floyd Mayweather.

The two have history. Davis was guided through his early career by ‘Money’ Mayweather and his promotional company, splitting with them in 2022 on seemingly good terms:

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However, in recent times the relationship has become strained and seen the two going back and forth on social media with threats about settling matters outside the ring.

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It’s highly unlikely a professional contest would ever take place between the two American stars, with Mayweather consigned to exhibition bouts and Davis under pressure to fight the best around his weight class.

Davis vs Martin headlines a huge card in June 15 in Las Vegas that also features David Benavidez making his light-heavyweight debut against former champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk.

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has once again taken aim at Floyd Mayweather after the boxing legend claimed that Davis’ upcoming fight against Frank Martin had been cancelled, stirring up both ‘Tank’ and his fans. Davis has held the WBA title since his 2019 knockout of Yuriorkis Gamboa after moving up to lightweight.

Recently, he was promoted to full champion status following Devin Haney‘s move up in weight and vacating the WBA (Super) belt.

After a prolonged absence from the ring, largely due to awaiting a WBA decision, Davis is set to return and defend his title for the first time against the undefeated Frank Martin next month.

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On the other hand, Mayweather was preparing for his own return in an exhibition match, more than a year after his chaotic bout against John Gotti III.

Davis and Mayweather Promotions turn the page - ESPN

He was expected to announce a fight against Victor Ortiz, a former opponent, but his failure to show up at the press conference cast doubt on the event.

Heated exchange between David and Mayweather

Davis took to Instagram to comment on Mayweather’s no-show, accusing him of scamming and taking people’s money.

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Mayweather then responded by claiming that the Davis-Martin fight had been cancelled. Davis fired back with a vehement post, calling Mayweather a ‘hater’ and asserting his control.

Floyd Mayweather vs Gervonta Davis debate divides fans: He would win all 12  rounds | Marca

“This is sad, hopefully this is just a rumour,” Mayweather said.

Davis responded: “This n***a such a hater. He said some s**t cancel and that’s not true! N***A THIS MY S**T NOW! Keep talking and I’ll pull up to your house now and lay hands on you and some other s**t!”

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has once again gunned for Floyd Mayweather after the pound-for-pound legend claimed that Davis’ upcoming fight against Frank Martin had been cancelled in an attempt to aggravate both ‘Tank’ and his fans.

Davis had held the WBA (Regular) title ever since he moved up to the lightweight division and knocked out Yuriorkis Gamboa back in 2019 but a few months ago the undefeated power-puncher was finally upgraded to full champion, due to Devin Haney’s decision to move up in weight and vacate the WBA (Super) belt.

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After over a year away from the ring, much of which was spent waiting on a decision by the WBA, Davis will finally return and defend his title for the first time when he takes on undefeated countryman Martin next month.

Meanwhile, Mayweather was poised to make a comeback of his own and fight in another exhibition over 12 months since his last event against John Gotti III – which ended in chaos.

Gervonta Davis On His Relationship With Floyd Mayweather & Mike Tyson | ALL  THE SMOKE | SHOWTIME PPV

‘Money’ was scheduled to announce a bout against Victor Ortiz, whom he controversially beat during his professional career, but Mayweather failed to turn up to the press conference, casting doubt as to whether the event will go ahead.

On his Instagram, Davis reacted to the news of Mayweather’s absence, which has reportedly cost the CDMX Government $1 million.

“He is out here scamming again. Taking people’s money.”

In response, Mayweather posted that the Davis-Martin card had been cancelled, with Davis replying in a post of his own in which he labelled the 47-year-old as a ‘hater’.

GD – “This n***a such a hater. He said some s**t cancel and that’s not true! N***A THIS MY S**T NOW! Keep talking and I’ll pull up to your house now and lay hands on you and some other s**t!”

Floyd Mayweather knew protege Gervonta Davis was special when he asked for  a selfie as a fan - Mirror Online

News of Mayweather’s truancy aligns with other rumours shared by Davis, who declared that the veteran is being held hostage in Dubai, after failures to compete in the five exhibition bouts that he had planned in 2023 – of which he managed two, as reported by talkSPORT.

“N***a says all this bulls***, but [he’s] in Dubai and can’t leave because he’s been taking n***as’ money and not doing what they paid him to do. N***a a f***ing hater.”

“He gotta pay people that money back. If I’m lying tell him to go live right now. He’s been stuck over there for a minute too.”

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“Now I f*** around and knock Floyd out when I see him and I’ll care about going back to jail. He’s such a b***h.”

Gervonta Davis issues another threat to Floyd Mayweather even though he  could go back to jail | Marca

Regardless of Mayweather’s comments, Davis-Martin will go ahead on June 15th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, topping a bill that also features fan-favourite David Benavidez – who will debut at 175lbs against Oleksandr Gvozdyk after frustrations at Canelo’s unwillingness to face him at super-middleweight.

Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue has been one of the most dominant boxers in the world over the last decades but he has only dominated in some of the lightest weight classes. He is a two-division undisputed champion of both the Banthamweight and Super Benthamweight divisions. Last Monday, he defeated Mexican Luis Nery after he got dropped early in the fight. Getting dropped by ‘Pantera’ was a wake up call for Inoue that got him to deliver one of the most dominating performances of his career. Such dominance invites anybody to speculate on Inoues chances against other great boxers from slightly heavier weight classes. We are specifically talking about Gervonta Davis, who is the current king of the Super Featherweight and Lightweight divisions.

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There is always a frowned upon aspect of fighters from lower weight classes moving up to heavier tend to have a much harder time to win fights against their opponents. Inoue moving up a weight lass or two means he will finally get to challenge himself after dominating his usual weight classes. A perfect example of this is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who decided to risk it by moving up to Light Heavyweight to fight Dmitry Bivol and really struggled to keep himself composed. For Inoue, the challenge would be ultimate considering he is fighting Gervonta Davis, one of the scariest boxers in recent years. Boxing trainer Virgil Hunter is the on who speculated on Inoue’s next steps for his career.

Gervonta Davis knocks his sparring partner halfway out of the ring and gets  out himself to mock him

Speaking to Fight Hype, Hunter said: “I don’t think Gervonta [Davis] should go below 135. I’m sure Inoue walks around at ’40, ’45 – 145. [Inoue would] have to come up just like everybody else. Where is the value of [Davis] coming to a catchweight to fight you? You’re big in Japan, and I’m big in the States. So there should not be any weight concession. ‘If you want to fight, come and fight me.’ Let’s not make any excuses. Rigondeaux fought Lomachenko; there was no catchweight involved. He dared to take that opportunity. [Rigondeaux] came up short, but he dared to take it. Charlo dared to fight Canelo at 168, coming from 154. So it’s only a few pounds north. You’re getting a little older. I’m sure you could carry the weight comfortably. So I wouldn’t make any concessions for that fight.”

Gervonta Davis says Devin Haney’s performance against Ryan Garcia exposed who he was as a fighter.

Haney was dropped three times with the same left hook as Garcia pulled off an upset win. This was the same Garcia that Davis had stopped last year with a seventh-round body shot. Before the Garcia fight, comparisons were drawn between Haney and Floyd Mayweather. There was the perception that Haney had taken the mantle over from Mayweather with his boxing style. However, Haney’s jab went missing in the Garcia fight. He also failed to make any adjustments.

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Gervonta Davis shows off his impressive pad work during training session

“I watched the fight. I think that he [Devin Haney] overlooked the guy. He seen what I did to the guy and thought that he could do the same thing. It’s a lot of things he did wrong, and it showed that he’s not who they think he is…or who he says he is, but life shows you,” Davis said 

There was the perception that Haney had underestimated Garcia. In the build-up, he referred to Garcia as a C-level fighter. Looking back, people have questioned Haney’s opposition. Garcia was the first opponent of a similar size Haney faced in his prime. Before the Garcia fight, Haney’s biggest wins were against older fighters. Even the win against Vasiliy Lomachenko was controversial, with many feeling Haney lost.

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Davis has said he wants to fight Haney following his 6-7 fight deal with PBC. The deal in question is more lucrative than the deal Floyd Mayweather signed with Showtime in 2013. Davis would fancy his chances against Haney, given he could do similar damage with his left hand. He has already faced off against Haney in person, teasing a potential fight.

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Tank was pictured trolling Haney by posing near his truck. He then confronted Haney face to face as their entourage kept them apart. Any fight must occur at 140 once Davis clears up the 135-pound division. Even without a rehydration clause, Davis will fancy his chances based on what Garcia did.

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Before Davis entertains a Haney fight, he must get past Frank Martin on June 15. Davis has his first fight since beating Garcia as he defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Should he win, he will target a fight with Vasily Lomachenko next. Tank responded to the Ukrainian’s win over George Kambosos Jr. to win the IBF Lightweight Title, saying Loma was next. With his new deal in place, Tank wants the biggest fights.

Gervonta Davis called out Vasyl Lomachenko during his win over George Kambosos on Saturday night.

The Ukrainian lightweight legend was dominant as he finally made his return a year on from his defeat to Devin Haney.

Lomachenko has often been criticised for starting slow but against Kambosos he got off to a quick start before his 11th-round finish.

The 36-year-old let his hands go early with several fast flurries that snapped back Kambosos’ head as he advanced.

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The Australian home favourite gave a valiant effort, but was ultimately overmatched.

In round eleven, a brutal body shot floored him and Lomachenko quickly secured the finish by downing Kambosos once again.

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Loma is now the IBF lightweight world champion – and a four-time champ across three weight divisions.

Davis holds the WBA crown and is seemingly looking to unify in the coming months.

A boxing fan posted on social media during the fight: “Gervonta Davis would never fight Vasyl Lomachenko.”

To which Davis replied publicly: “He’s after Frank. Let me get Frank first.”

The ‘Frank’ he is referring to is of course Frank Martin – his opponent on June 15.

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This vow from Davis has excited many boxing fans, but infuriated Shakur Stevenson, who has himself been calling for a fight with Tank but been denied by the fact they are represented by different promoters/advisers.

As Lomachenko has also spent his career with the same promoter as him, Stevenson replied to Davis by saying: “He’s on the other side tho.”

Five Possible Fights For Lomachenko After His Masterclass Win over Kambosos  - Boxing News

Davis responded by suggesting Loma is actually now a free agent.

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In the end though, Stevenson tweeted: “They [are] trying to freeze me out. F*** all them, Floyd [Mayweather] told me bout all these n***as.”

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis claims he is financially better off than Floyd Mayweather Jr. was at the same age after signing a 6-7 fight deal.

WBA ‘regular’ lightweight champion Tank Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) says the contract he signed with PBC – which includes a fight against Shakur Stevenson – is more lucrative than the six-fight deal Mayweather signed with Showtime in 2013.

Davis hasn’t disclosed exactly how much he stands to earn, but it estimated to be worth $250million.

According to reports at the time, Mayweather‘s 2013 deal was worth $200m, which he had when he was 29. But Davis claims he has eclipsed the retired boxing icon.

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“I’m at the point where I passed him and I’m doing it at a young age. When Floyd Mayweather was 29 [he wasn’t doing it like me], you’ll see,” said Gervonta Davis to Cigar Talk.

“That [6-7 fight] deal that I was talking about, that’s bigger than his [Mayweather’s] deal, and I’m just releasing it on here.”

Davis and Mayweather Promotions turn the page - ESPN

The difference between the two is that Mayweather wasn’t earning such amounts at that age, as the sport has evolved financially for lower-ranked boxers.

Will Gervonta Davis have a better legacy than Floyd Mayweather?

When Mayweather was 29, he was fighting the likes of Emanuel Augustus and Gregorio Vargas and refused to duck any opponent that he was faced against. Davis, meanwhile, has faced claims that he has cherry-picked opponents he has a better chance of beating.

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It doesn’t look like Tank Davis‘ career will be anywhere close to Mayweather‘s in terms of legacy after choosing not to fight the likes of Vasily Lomachenko and Devin Haney in his 11-year professional career.

Floyd Mayweather joins Gervonta Davis inside ring following Tank's KO win  vs. Ryan Garcia | Sporting News

That is where the two fighters differ, as Mayweather was keen to take on the top opponents such as Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton. As a result, his paychecks would be bigger than Tank‘s.

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It’s fair to say Mayweather also had the ability to drawn in huge TV audiences for his fights, which resulted in the undefeated champion taking a bigger slice of the pie.