In the boxing world, punches aren’t just thrown in the ring. Sometimes, they’re hurled on Twitter. The latest jab? It was on Gervonta Davis and his legal history. Davis, who just turned Muslim, has been in and out of legal troubles for a long time, and Rick Glaser, the boxing matchmaker was quick to point that out.
But Davis wasn’t left alone, the 15-0 prospect Jared Anderson came to his rescue. He quickly shut down Rick’s tweet with a jab of his own. What exact words did Rick and Jared exchange?
Jared helps Gervonta Davis escape from criticism
Gervonta Davis, renowned for his prowess in the boxing ring, recently embarked on a transformative personal journey, embracing Islam. His new identity as Abdul Wahid, meaning “the servant of the one,” marks a significant shift in his life. This transition, however, unexpectedly found itself under the social media microscope, thanks to Rick Glaser, a well-known boxing matchmaker. Glaser tweeted, “The fighter that will now be known as Abdul Wahid. Hopefully now that he found religion he’ll stay out of trouble. #Boxing.” This remark comes on the backdrop of his legal troubles. Davis has been involved in them since November 2022, when he pled guilty to four traffic offenses.
He then apparently violated his house arrest terms. The judge didn’t even let him go home to his daughter this Christmas or train in camp. Amid this, the undefeated heavyweight Jared Anderson came to defend him. Anderson, known for his strength in the ring, demonstrated equal force in his words. “This mf weird asf yo mama ain’t never told you if you don’t have nothing nice to say don’t say shit at all,” he responded to Glaser’s tweet, “hopefully he’ll stay out of trouble” wtf.” Anderson’s defense of Davis’ decision demonstrates not only his solidarity, but also a deeper understanding of respecting personal and religious decisions.
This exchange spotlights the intersection of personal life choices and public commentary in professional sports. Davis’s decision to convert, a deeply personal one, became a topic of public debate, prompting a conversation about the boundaries of such discussions in the sporting community.
As Davis navigates through the criticism, it raises an intriguing question. Would this change in faith help him turn his life around like Mike Tyson? And who should be the next worthy opponent to step into the ring with Gervonta? And when should it happen?
