Gervonta Davis and promoter Eddie Hearn have found themselves at odds over Ryan Garcia‘s recent failed drug tests.
Garcia tested positive for ostarine in two separate tests conducted by VADA, just before and on the day of his victory over Devin Haney last month.
The social media altercation
In a surprising move, Davis came to Garcia‘s defense, suggesting that the young boxer was being set up. Davis took aim at Hearn on social media, prompting the promoter to confront Davis in private messages.
“You talk some s*** you do,” Hearn wrote after posting the messages.
Davis replied: “You know what you are.”
“Nah, and you don’t know me either. The s*** they fill your head with,” Hearn responded.
Davis went on: “”I know what’s facts and what you did before. I read through all that bull****.”
Their feud escalated publicly, with Hearn tweeting, “Only one clown here. One minute you are accusing him, one minute you are saying he’s been set up.”
Davis responded via Twitter, saying: “I know what you are and what you do. You are a snake in a suit that fake a** smile doesn’t fool me.”
Hearn retorted: “Your head has fallen off.”
Davis responded: “And I would knock your head clean off your shoulders mate.”
“With a step ladder,” Hearn concluded.
Garcia‘s victory over Haney was a significant moment, marking his comeback after being defeated by Davis in April 2023. However, the positive drug tests have cast a shadow over his win.
