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Claressa Shields Drops Truth Bomb on Gervonta Davis!

By 24 seven live March 8, 2025

Claressa Shields has made her stance on Gervonta Davis clear following his draw with Lamont Roach Jr.

Davis was defending his WBA lightweight title against Roach at the Barclays Center in New York, with ‘Tank’ a huge favourite heading into the bout.

Roach surprised many boxing fans with an impressive performance, giving as good as he got and pushing Davis all the way throughout 12 hard-fought rounds.

Controversy arose in the ninth round when out of nowhere ‘Tank’ voluntarily took a knee, but the referee decided not to give him a count. Davis later revealed it was due to hair grease being in his eyes.

At the end of the fight the scorecards read 115-113 Davis and 114-114 twice, meaning that if a 10-8 round for Roach had been scored in the ninth, it would have been enough to see him crowned the new WBA champion.

Some of boxing’s biggest names have already weighed in on the matter, with multi-weight world champion Claressa Shields now offering her thoughts.

Shields is often regarded as being the best female fighter to ever lace up a pair of gloves, and the ‘GWOAT’ revealed on social media that she disagrees with those claiming that ‘Tank’ is overrated after his performance.

“Not y’all saying Tank is overrated…. We not gonna do that. I believe he had an off night vs a great fighter in Roach. And the arguing with corner and grease in his hair didn’t help. Draw or not, Tank still a bad man. Be smooth though.”

The drama surrounding the Davis and Roach fight may not be over yet, after it was announced that the New York State Athletic Commission is investigating how the ninth round unfolded, with a potential change of result not ruled out but an immediate rematch more likely.

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Jake Paul Takes on Gervonta… or Just His Cutout?

By 24 seven live March 6, 2025

Paul is looking to fight anyone, first he tried Canelo now Davis

Jake Paul has never shied away from controversy, and his latest antics prove he’s still swinging for the fences-both literally and figuratively. Fresh off his widely panned exhibition bout against Mike Tyson in November 2024, which pitted the 27-year-old YouTube star against the 58-year-old legend, Paul’s reputation remains a lightning rod. The Netflix-streamed clash drew 60 million households but left fans and critics groaning – Paul landed 77 punches to Tyson’s 27, but the age gap and Tyson’s sluggishness made it feel more like a sparring session than a fight. Paul also tried to bait Canelo Alvarez into a showdown, but the Mexican champ brushed him off, leaving Paul to look for his next big payday. Love him or hate him, Paul is a cash cow: His boxing ventures, business deals (like his energy drink and clothing lines), and social media clout have made him a fortune. But taking on the former YouTuber-turned-fighter? It’s a quick ticket to fame and fortune, sure-but the stench of his polarizing persona can tarnish even the toughest boxer’s reputation.

Paul’s Cardboard Clash with Davis’ Cutout

Paul’s latest post shows him shadowboxing a life-size cardboard cutout of Gervonta “Tank” Davis on an airport tarmac with the caption, “He’s lucky it wasn’t me in there. Dressed in a blue T-shirt and shorts, Paul jabs and ducks around the cutout, playing up the drama as the sun sets behind him. It’s classic Paul: absurd, attention-grabbing, and clearly a jab at Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, to lure him into a fight.

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The problem is, the weight classes are galaxies apart – Paul, a cruiserweight, clocks in around 200 pounds, while Davis, a lightweight, rarely tips 135. Davis, 30, boasts a flawless 30-0 record (28 KOs) with a 58.3% knockout rate and titles in three divisions since turning pro in 2013. His recent draw with Lamont Roach last month showed he’s still lethal, landing 84 of 227 punches (37%) despite a cagey fight. Paul’s fight stats? A modest 10-1 (7 KO) against mostly aging or unranked opponents – Tyson, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz don’t compare to Davis’ elite resume. It’s like pitting a pickup truck against a Formula One racer-Davis would likely flatten Paul, whose defense is shaky and whose pro experience lacks the polish of a champ like Tank.

The Pauls’ Wild Reality Show Ride

Now, Jake and his brother Logan are taking their chaos to a new arena: reality TV. Jake tweeted about their upcoming show, “Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unhinged, promising a raw look at their lives – boxing, business and all the drama in between. Expect bare-knuckle honesty: Jake’s trash-talking, Logan’s wrestling antics, and their knack for making headlines, like Paul’s Davis cutout antics or Logan’s bizarre KSI face-off.

The unhinged vibe suggests plenty of cringe-worthy moments – think Paul plotting his next fight or the brothers bickering over endorsements – but also a look inside their empire-building, from Jake’s $40 million net worth to Logan’s stake in Prime energy drink. The reality is knowing how unfiltered they both are and the limitless production the show can have, it’s sure to have some funny parts. They will also probably show their more sensitive side towards people, I don’t doubt that there will be tears from one of the brothers.

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What’s Really Behind Davis vs. Stevenson?

By 24 seven live March 6, 2025

This could lead up to a huge fight

The world of boxing has always been filled with rivalries, but the tension between Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis has recently reached a boiling point. The animosity between the two lightweight champions came to light during a recent interview on the Cigar Talk podcast hosted by Naji Chill.

During the interview, Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, opened up about the origins of their strained relationship and how it has evolved over time. Stevenson and Davis share a history that dates back to their amateur days. Although they were never close, there was mutual respect between them.

However, as Stevenson began racking up victories in the professional circuit, the dynamics shifted. According to Stevenson, the root cause of their fallout lies in the comparisons drawn between him and Davis. Stevenson claims that as his name started gaining traction and popularity, Davis’s attitude towards him changed.

“When I first was around the n**ga, he was showing a lot of love. And then once I became a threat, is where like everything switched over, once like people start talking about me and my name started getting bigger then it was like ‘I’ll go fight, I’ll get on Twitter’,” Stevenson said.

A new dynamic after this

The sudden change in Davis’s behavior left Stevenson taken aback. He initially believed that they were on good terms but gradually realized that Davis’s actions were driven by insecurity. “I think like in his brain, it’s just one person and nobody else could be up here too,” Stevenson stated.

Despite the ongoing tension, Stevenson has consistently pushed for a match with both the WBA and WBC lightweight titles on the line. However, Davis has repeatedly rejected the idea. Interestingly, a recent interview with Davis’s coach has introduced a new twist to the narrative, suggesting that a potential showdown might be on the horizon.

The boxing community is eagerly awaiting a resolution to this rivalry, and fans are hopeful that the two champions will finally face off in the ring. A match between Stevenson and Davis would not only settle their differences but also provide a thrilling spectacle for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.

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Davis Sends a Clear Message: The Rematch Is Coming!

By 24 seven live March 6, 2025

There were plenty of talking points following Saturday’s mega fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach – in particular, a key incident during the fight and the outcome.

Davis was held to a majority draw (115-113, 114-114, 114-114) by Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs), who had stepped up from a lower weight class especially for this bout.

Roach jab causes Tank to hit the canvas

The controversial moment occurred in the ninth round when Roach struck Davis just above his right eye with a jab. It caused Tank to voluntarily take a knee and referee Steve Willis to start a mandatory 10-count. Willis got to three before Davis went to his corner to get his face wiped by his coaches.

Technically, it was a knockdown although could be interpreted as “a slip” and Davis was not penalized with a point deduction on the scorecards. As he explained afterwards, Roach’s jab had caused a mixture of sweat and hair grease to trickle down from his forehead, stinging his right eye and affecting his sight.

But Roach was having none of it. “He’s [Davis] saying grease got in his eye, but if he takes a knee and the ref starts counting, it should be a knockdown.”

Davis knockdown to be reviewed

The New York Athletic Commission has announced that it will investigate the case. “At this time, the New York State Athletic Commission is reviewing the matter involving Saturday’s match up between Lamont Roach and Gervonta Davis,” the commission said in a statement issued to to MMA Fighting. “During the round in question, following the commission’s request for the replay video, there was a technical issue preventing the commission from receiving it within the allotted time for review. Therefore, the referee’s in-ring decision was relied upon and the fight continued.

“The commission is dedicated to preserving the integrity of combative sports and is committed to working with all promotions and production teams — on behalf of the athletes, officials, and fans – to ensure technical issues do not occur in the future that prevent the delivery of ringside instant replay feeds to the commission’s officials when needed.”

Davis meanwhile has stated that he is up for a rematch, posting on X: “And say no more. I’m pushing for the rematch… the rematch can be soon too, like end of May.”

But realistically, it probably won’t be happening any time soon, as Tank conceded when taking questions from the media once his post-fight Adrenalin levels had subsided: “[The rematch] probably won’t be this year,” Davis said. “It’s definitely the fight I want next, but it’s not going to be next”.

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Gervonta Davis Scandal Takes a Shocking Turn!

By 24 seven live March 6, 2025

The new boxing novel generated by the controversial result with which Gervonta Davis was saved from losing the WBA lightweight title to Lamont Roach Jr. gave an episode of the plot for last Saturday’s fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn with an analysis by Jeff Mayweather, who without launching an accurate attack against Tank, bluntly assures that if a boxer kneels, according to the rules that should be counted as a knockdown.

Floyd Mayweather‘s uncle gave his opinion during his participation in The Mayweather Channel, where he reflected on the controversy that could have tipped the scales in favor of Lamont Roach Jr, after the majority draw that the judges saw and that already caused the New York State Athletic Commission to open an investigation.

“If we go by the rules of boxing, it was a knockdown. That’s what they’re doing. They’re boxing, so yes, it’s supposed to be counted as a knockdown,” said Jeff Mayweather.

Lamont Roach has already demanded that he be given the victory, after the close scores of 115-113 and 114-114 on two occasions, so with the point that should have been deducted as a knockdown to Tank Davis for kneeling in the ninth round, it could have tilted the decision in his favor, instead of the majority draw.

During the ninth round, Roach appeared to land a jab to Davis‘ eye, who reacted and took his gloves to his face, then knelt on the canvas and approached his corner for help, where he was wiped with a towel around his eye. Gervonta explained that grease got in his eye.

Lamont Roach’s punch was not meant to knock out Gervonta Davis

Floyd Mayweather’s uncle continued with his reflection, and although it is clear that the blow that Lamont Roach was not to knock down Gervonta Davis, Tank made a mistake that had to be sanctioned by the referee, so that the judges reflected it on the scorecards, ie, the ninth round should have been marked 10-8., which would have changed the result of majority draw.

“One thing in boxing is that there are punches that hit people and then there is a delayed reaction. I wouldn’t say that because I don’t think the punch was that hard. It wasn’t a knockout punch or anything like that,” the 60-year-old former boxer said, adding: “But still, when you consider doing that on your own, you’re supposed to be penalized for it.”

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Money on the Line—What’s at Stake for Davis and Roach Jr. in This Championship Clash?

By 24 seven live February 26, 2025

The fight for the WBA lightweight title will take place on Saturday, March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., in which Tank will look to defend his WBA lightweight title, will finally take place this Saturday, March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

According to Tank Davis‘ retirement plans, Saturday’s fight is expected to be the first of three fights he has planned before his retirement in 2025, an event that was even at risk of being canceled amid all the confusing messages sent by Gervonta in recent months, after he said he no longer enjoys boxing, which is why he intends to hang up his gloves.

The highly anticipated fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr has generated great interest among boxing fans. Davis, known as Tank, is considered one of the best fighters in the world and is undefeated with a record of 30 victories at 30 years of age.

In front of him will be Roach Jr, who has already suffered one defeat in his career and has 25 wins, one loss and one draw. With a duel that promises to be very close, the challenger will have to offer an outstanding performance if he wants to take the lightweight title from the champion.

How much will Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr earn?

As is customary in boxing fights, the official purses are not revealed until after the fight, but an estimate can be made based on their previous earnings. According to Sportskeeda, these old acquaintances from amateur boxing will be able to aspire to a good income in their first professional fight.

Gervonta Davis is said to have pocketed $1 million in his 2021 fight against Isaac Cruz, while he doubled in 2022 against Rolando Romero, although his earnings increased to $5 million from PPV bonuses.

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., in which Tank will look to defend his WBA lightweight title, will finally take place this Saturday, March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

According to Tank Davis‘ retirement plans, Saturday’s fight is expected to be the first of three fights he has planned before his retirement in 2025, an event that was even at risk of being canceled amid all the confusing messages sent by Gervonta in recent months, after he said he no longer enjoys boxing, which is why he intends to hang up his gloves.

The highly anticipated fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr has generated great interest among boxing fans. Davis, known as Tank, is considered one of the best fighters in the world and is undefeated with a record of 30 victories at 30 years of age.

In front of him will be Roach Jr, who has already suffered one defeat in his career and has 25 wins, one loss and one draw. With a duel that promises to be very close, the challenger will have to offer an outstanding performance if he wants to take the lightweight title from the champion.

How much will Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr earn?

As is customary in boxing fights, the official purses are not revealed until after the fight, but an estimate can be made based on their previous earnings. According to Sportskeeda, these old acquaintances from amateur boxing will be able to aspire to a good income in their first professional fight.

Gervonta Davis is said to have pocketed $1 million in his 2021 fight against Isaac Cruz, while he doubled in 2022 against Rolando Romero, although his earnings increased to $5 million from PPV bonuses.

In 2023, the purse was increased mainly because of his fight against Ryan Garcia, who thanks to his fame led the champion to a profit of around $50 million. However, everything went down in 2024, where he fought for $2 million in guaranteed purse, but it is said that it could rise to $10 million for the PPV, so the figure this Saturday could be similar.

Roach only earned $200,000 in his last fight against Feargal McCrory in 2024, so to face Gervonta he could aspire to a similar purse, which would be increased by bonuses and PPV.

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Gervonta Davis’ Next Opponent: Fight Date, Time & Where to Watch

By 24 seven live February 26, 2025

Gervonta “Tank” Davis is gearing up for his next big challenge as he prepares to defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach. The highly anticipated showdown is set to take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fans can expect an action-packed night as Davis, known for his explosive power and undefeated record, takes on Roach, a determined contender moving up in weight for this massive opportunity.

Roach has received special permission from the WBA to retain his 130-pound title while moving up in weight to challenge Davis. This bout marks Davis’s second defense of his lightweight title since his knockout victory over Frank Martin in June 2024.

Reflecting on their shared history, Davis noted in December, “Lamont’s got skills. Even at a smaller weight class, he’s one of the guys who I came up with in the sport of boxing, and he’s still doing well.”

The main card is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, with the main event expected around 9 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the fight live on Amazon Prime Pay-Per-View, priced at $75.95 in the U.S. and £63.30 in the UK. Tickets are available through the Barclays Center box office and authorized ticketing platforms.

The undercard features notable matchups, including Jose Valenzuela defending his WBA super lightweight title against Gary Antuanne Russell, and Alberto Puello facing Sandor Martin for the WBC super lightweight title. Preliminary bouts are set to begin at 4 p.m. ET.

This event promises an exciting night of boxing, with Davis looking to maintain his undefeated record and Roach aiming to make a statement in the lightweight division.

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Logan Paul Makes a Bold Claim-Says He’d Wipe Out Gervonta Davis in the Ring

By 24 seven live February 13, 2025

The ‘Paul’ brothers never tire of confronting boxing stars

If anyone wants to make a splash on social media, it’s Logan Paul, but this seems to be something of an inheritance with the week his older brother, Jake, has had. This time it was the turn of the content creator and WWE fighter

In a chat with T.I. on his interview channel, Impaulsive, the controversial topic came up, because the guest recognized Logan Paul for his great work as a fighter:

“When you fight Gervonta, surely people will recognize you with more praise. I feel like that will make people value you more.”

Logan said some words that will surely hurt ‘Tank‘ when he hears them: “Size matters. I don’t give a f*** how good he is, you understand? When I fought Floyd I realized that size matters. I would f*** Gervonta in a fight.”

A rather awkward silence came over all the guests and even the host himself, but Logan Paul lowered the tone of his statement instantly:

“Gervonta, you’re a good fighter, but stay in your weight,” he concluded

We already know that ‘Tank‘ is short-tempered when you get along with him in any circumstance, so it should come as no surprise that the boxer responds in the same way.

Jake Paul already had his “war” against Gervonta

It seems to be a family custom to try to drive Davis crazy, as this rivalry began just after the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight

Gervonta Davis launched harsh criticism and attacks against Jake on social media, calling him a “bozo” and pointing out that he did a lousy job in the ring

In addition, ‘Tank‘ publicly challenged Paul, assuring that if they met in the ring, he would be the one who would win, giving him a tremendous beating.

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Tank vs. Garcia 2? Gervonta Davis Agrees—But Only If This Condition Is Met

By 24 seven live February 13, 2025

Gervonta Davis has left the door wide open for a rematch against former rival Ryan Garcia.

After an entertaining build-up, ‘Tank’ Davis clashed with Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in April 2023 at a catchweight of 136lbs – something Garcia said hindered his performance massively. Albeit a non-title bout, the contest attracted over 1 million pay-per-view buys and a gate of reportedly over $20 million.

Davis pulled off a routine performance to add the first blemish to Garcia’s unbeaten record, dropping him twice on his way to a seventh round stoppage victory. It was the 29th straight professional win for the 30-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland who has picked up the WBA lightweight title since.

Garcia is currently serving a 1-year suspension from boxing after he tested positive for Ostarine in the lead-up to his bout against Devin Haney last year. The 26-year-old is due to return to the ring in May against Rolando Romero.

Speaking to ES News, ‘Tank’ discussed a potential rematch with Garcia and he outlined the one condition for it to take place.

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The Challenge That Could Shake Up Boxing! Will This Fight Happen?

By 24 seven live February 11, 2025

The Olympic Silver Medalist Is Focused on February 14 Title Shot Against Denys Berinchyk Before Pursuing Tank

Keyshawn Davis has his sights set on a showdown with Gervonta “Tank” Davis following his February 14th fight against Denys Berinchyk at Madison Square Garden, New York. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. Like many others in the lightweight division, Keyshawn has repeatedly called out ‘Tank’ for a fight, but, much like the rest, he has been met with silence.

An Olympic silver medalist in 2021, Keyshawn has quickly risen through the ranks and is now set to compete for a world title in just his 13th professional fight. ‘The Businessman’ aims to secure his first major championship this weekend, which would, at least on paper, place him in the same conversation as Gervonta Davis, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Shakur Stevenson.

While any matchup among those four fighters would be a blockbuster event, a showdown between Keyshawn and Tank could stand out as the most exciting of them all.

That said, Keyshawn Davis appears to have grown weary of trying to persuade Gervonta Davis to grant him the fight he believes he deserves. Whether the two will ever share the ring remains uncertain. As big as the fight could be, Keyshawn (12-0, 8 KOs) has made it clear that he won’t chase a bout with Tank (30-0, 28 KOs). Instead, he is focused on forging his own path and seeing where it takes him. He also likened the situation to Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez—two top fighters, but one waiting for the other to show genuine interest in making the fight happen.

“I would love to face [Gervonta Davis]. … I just think he [doesn’t] have the balls to fight me. I really just feel that way… I don’t think he really got the balls to see me on contract and fight me,” said Keshawn Davis in a recent interview with Fight Hub TV.

“I’m just waiting for him to send me a contract, bro,” Keyshawn said.

“I feel like, with me and him, making a fight is easier because everybody knows who the A side is. Everybody knows what the f**k’s going on when it comes down to me and him as far as making a fight. I feel like it’s actually a really easy fight to make and it’s definitely easy promoting it.”

‘Tank,’ meanwhile, is slated to face WBA featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1st in Brooklyn. Still, Keyshawn Davis believes that if Gervonta were truly interested, making a fight between them would be a straightforward process.

Keyshawn has his sights set on big names like Gervonta Davis and dismisses the idea of facing 2020 Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz, whom he doesn’t see as a worthwhile opponent. However, when questioned about why he wouldn’t fight Cruz in the pro ranks—after losing to him four times as an amateur—Keyshawn had a series of justifications. It’s clear he wants to avoid a fifth loss to Cruz, which could derail his career before he secures major paydays with Top Rank.

Cruz has arguably looked more impressive in his five professional fights than Keyshawn has in his 12 bouts under Top Rank. From a pure boxing perspective, Cruz appears to be the superior prospect, yet Matchroom isn’t giving him the same promotional push that Top Rank is giving Keyshawn. This likely stems from the fact that Top Rank no longer has Shakur Stevenson, so they are heavily investing in Keyshawn, hoping he can rise to stardom—even if it’s more manufactured than organic.

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