Gervonta Davis’ future stays one of many greatest speaking factors in boxing.
The Baltimore star has not fought since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr, a outcome many observers felt ought to have gone in opposition to him after Roach was denied a knockdown ruling. Since then, a mix of authorized troubles and uncertainty surrounding his comeback plans has left followers guessing over what comes subsequent.
Extra just lately, nonetheless, there have been indicators that ‘Tank’ Davis is edging nearer to a return. The WBA has ordered him to defend his light-weight world title in opposition to necessary challenger Floyd Schofield, with the Schofield camp beforehand suggesting that progress was being made behind the scenes.
Whereas Schofield has been considered the frontrunner, one other big-name choice might now have emerged.
Taking to social media on Sunday night, three-weight world champion Devin Haney revealed that he has been contacted immediately by ‘Tank’s staff.
“I believe Gervonta grew some balls… his staff reached out! We would simply find yourself combating!”
I believe Gervonta grew some balls.. his staff reached out! We would simply find yourself combating! 😅
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) June 22, 2026
The timing is especially fascinating given Haney’s present place. The WBO welterweight champion has just lately been linked to each Shakur Stevenson and necessary challenger Keyshawn Davis, whereas ‘Tank’s personal quick future appeared tied to Schofield.
A battle between any two of Davis, Haney and Stevenson would rank among the many greatest in boxing right this moment. There are, nonetheless, two main obstacles to a Davis-Haney battle.
The primary is Haney’s necessary obligation. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri just lately confirmed that the champion has been ordered to face Keyshawn Davis subsequent and won’t be granted an exception to pursue one other bout.
The second, and maybe greater subject for Davis, is weight. ‘Tank’ is most comfy campaigning at light-weight, whereas Haney now seems to be like a fully-fledged welterweight regardless of solely having one bout within the division to this point. He has appeared open to a 144lb catchweight for the Stevenson battle, however even that will characterize a big drawback for Davis.
