The return of Gervonta Davis is up within the air however there could also be a title combat ready for him within the welterweight division ought to he return.
Davis has not received a combat since June 2024, along with his solitary outing since being a controversial draw towards Lamont Roach Jr final March – a combat which many followers consider ought to have value Davis his undefeated report.
‘Tank’ was then scheduled to face Jake Paul, however he was talked about in a civil lawsuit – which cites violent behaviour, battery and kidnapping – two weeks earlier than the combat, ensuing within the cancellation of the occasion.
The 31-year-old has since been arrested and stripped of his WBA light-weight world title, with a possible return to the ring seemingly on maintain till his scenario exterior of it has been cleared up.
But, in an interview with All The Smoke Battle, coach and father of Devin Haney, Invoice, revealed that Davis nonetheless sits atop the hit checklist for the WBO welterweight ruler.
“It’s about 10 names on the checklist. Tank is on the high of it, possibly Shakur [Stevenson] is subsequent. Jaron Ennis. I believe Conor Benn is perhaps on there, in the direction of the underside, you understand what I imply?
“Ryan Garcia is quantity 10, Brian Norman was on there. Keyshawn Davis, your man Keyshawn Davis is on there too.”
‘Tank’ has solely fought as excessive as super-lightweight – a win towards Mario Barrios again in 2021 – and could be undersized at welterweight.
The brand new holder of the WBA light-weight world title is predicted to be decided on Saturday, April 11, though Golden Boy Promotions’ ongoing lawsuit with Vergil Ortiz might result in that occasion being pushed again.
As for Haney – who received the title from Brian Norman Jr in November final yr to change into a three-weight champion – he has additionally expressed curiosity in fights with Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis and Conor Benn.
