The controversial figures of boxing, Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis, sparked interest in a potential showdown. However, despite the buzz, Gervonta DavisThe controversial figures of boxing, Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis, sparked interest in a potential showdown. However, despite the buzz, Gervonta Davis didn’t accept Matchroom Boxing’s offer, leaving promoter Eddie Hearn to explore other options to keep Benn active inside the ring. Their social media feud escalated after Benn’s performance against Peter Dobson in Las Vegas was deemed subpar.

This created additional anticipation for a potential clash between the two outspoken personalities. But the fight wouldn’t be happening since Davis had rejected the offer made to him. And instead, reportedly, ‘Tank’ is going to fight undefeated boxer Frank Martin. Furthermore, this has forced Hearn to look for other opponents, and here are some potential fighters in his mind for Conor Benn.

Gervonta Davis steps back from the Conor Benn fight

Despite the Davis fight falling through, Hearn’s comments suggest strong interest in Benn. This could be due to Benn’s exciting fighting style, his undefeated record, or simply the buzz surrounding his recent hearing. Whatever the reason, Benn appears to be a fighter in demand, attracting potential opponents despite the uncertainty. Furthermore, in an interview with FightHype, Eddie Hearn shed more light on the negotiation with Gervonta Davis.

Hearn stated, “No it definitely wasn’t that much money. I mean it was a base offer, I’ve already said it was eight figures. But with pay-per-view bonuses gate upside could have made $25 million, if the fight is big which I believe it is. But you know he didn’t really want to entertain the conversations, no problem with it. Not he’s scared to fight Connor Ben, of course he’s not.”

Furthermore, he continued, “Just obviously has other plans and if he doesn’t want to make 15-20 million to fight Connor Ben, there’s not a lot we can do. So we move on and you know a big name will be next.” Now this begs the question, what big fight? Hearn further revealed some updates about Benn’s future prospects.

Eddie Hearn reveals Benn’s future plans: bouncing back or more delays?

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn recently revealed the potential for another “big fight,” but it hinges on a crucial decision from the British Boxing Board of Control. Following Benn’s recent hearing with the commission, a ruling is awaited. This decision will significantly impact whether the “big fight” materializes or if Benn faces further setbacks. The nature of the “big fight” itself remains under wraps.

Hearn made it clear that there are many names lined up to fight the British boxer. He mentioned, “You’ve seen Danny Garcia call him out. We love the Mario Barrios fight, you know. Who knows whether Chris Eubank Jr wakes up. Kell Brook, Liam Smith, you’ve seen a lot of fighters call him out. And in May, I believe the latest early June you’ll see a massive fight for Conor.”

Well, that day would definitely be Christmas coming early for all the boxing fans. It’ll be an exciting matchup, getting to see Conor Benn indulge in massive contest. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section below.

Two-division champion Gervonta Davis is yet to confirm his next opponent despite several reports of a title defense happening this summer.

The boxing scene went ablaze on Thursday into Friday when a second batch of rumors had Davis facing Frank Martin in June. World Boxing News believes the fight does have legs and is a legitimate possibility. However, Leonard Ellerbe denied giving anyone the satisfaction of breaking the news first.

Gervonta Davis denies fight confirmation

“Tank will announce who he’s fighting and him only,” stated Ellerbe, similar to when Floyd Mayweather used to ratify his bouts.

Davis facing ‘Ghost’ Martin would be a solid return for “Tank” after his legal troubles and a ten-month absence from the sport. He had an ankle bracelet stopping him from training removed earlier this month, allowing him to begin a proper camp.

Therefore, putting camp dates together without trying to second-guess Davis and his team, the WBA lightweight champion by default, will probably return by late May or early June.

Martin, who is 18-0 with 12 stoppages, has a growing reputation but will be seen as fodder for Davis to get back on the horse. Davis last fought in April when stopping Ryan Garcia and needs an opponent to knock over so he can return to a massive Pay Per View in the fall.

Not to say Davis vs Martin won’t be PPV, but a more prominent name foe in the ilk of Shakur Stevenson or Teofimo Lopez should be the order of the day for pound-for-pound star. Gone are the days when Tank could avoid the more significant names, as his reputation on social media – a platform he and Ellerbe detest despite frequenting – wanes badly.

Face a champion

The running joke on most platforms where trolls hide in the shadows has Davis as a cherry-picking fighter in the same mold as Mayweather. Floyd didn’t care about this moniker. He repeatedly proved it inside the ring.

Despite several stellar performances, Davis has to do the same and start facing world champions.

Mayweather defeated over twenty during his five-weight multi-championship run. At 29, Davis has beaten six, and Martin will not add to that if confirmed.

Fans want any of the lightweight stars or a super lightweight test for Davis as soon as possible, with Devin Haney the number one choice. Stevenson, Lopez, Josh Taylor, Subriel Matias, or Haney [if he defeats Garcia] would be sufficient for Davis to avoid another ducking accusation.

Once Davis makes it official, Martin will have to suffice for now.

One of boxing’s biggest names could be set for a return to the ring in the first half of the year.

Gervonta Davis (29-0) hasn’t fought since stopping Ryan Garcia last April but, with legal issues now seemingly behind him, “Tank” has been linked with several opponents.

According to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, an agreement has been reached with the 29-year-old’s next opponent.

Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Report claims deal reached between pair

According to Coppinger, Davis will face undefeated countryman Frank Martin (18-0) in the late spring or early summer.

The fight, which would see Davis’ WBA lightweight title go on the line, shapes as one of his toughest yet.

Davis has been criticized in the past for not testing himself against the best in the division, but Martin represents a stern challenge, in his prime at 29 and ranked sixth by The Ring and second by the WBC.

Coppinger reports the fight would be broadcast as a pay-per-view on Prime Video, as part of Amazon’s agreement with PBC.

No venue or location has been reported as yet.

Why hasn’t Gervonta Davis been fighting?

Like many fighters in Al Haymon’s stable, Davis hasn’t always been the most active.

In this case, rather than boxing politics being to blame, Davis has been unable to fight due to legal reasons.

Following his win over Garcia, Davis was sentenced to 90 days jail for breaching the terms of a house arrest stemming back to a 2020 hit-and-run incident.

Just last week, Davis took to social media with a photo of his legs, alluding to the fact he was no longer sporting an ankle monitor he’d been forced to wear.

Many took that to mean Davis was now free to resume full training and a fight was potentially around the corner.

Gervonta Davis record, bio 

• Nationality: American
• Born: November 7, 1994 (age 29)
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
• Reach: 671⁄2 in (171 cm)
• Total fights: 29
• Record: 29-0 with 27 wins via knockout

Frank Martin record, bio

• Nationality: American
• Born: January 12, 1995 (age 29 years)
• Height: 5-8 (173 cm)
• Reach: 68 in (173 cm)
• Total fights: 18
• Record: 18-0 with 12 wins via knockout

Gervonta Davis, the rising star in the world of boxing, has been attracting attention from his rivals who are eager to challenge him. After his victory over Ryan Garcia in April, which was hailed as the biggest commercial fight of the year, Davis has become one of the hottest properties in the sport. It is estimated that the fight brought in over 1 million pay-per-view buys, solidifying his status as a box office draw.

However, Davis has recently been making headlines for his actions outside of the ring rather than inside it. He found himself serving time in jail after breaking a house arrest order, which is not the first time he has had trouble with the law.

Despite this, Davis believes that his own actions are the only thing that can jeopardize his superstardom. When asked about potential challengers like Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson, Davis confidently stated: “The only person that could beat me is Gervonta Davis. Those others cannot touch me at all.”

Davis has sparred with both Haney and Stevenson in the past and claims to have come out on top. He dismisses Haney as a threat, saying: “Devin Haney is no 50/50 fight. How are you going to keep me off him when he’s got no power?” Davis even recalls a sparring session where he almost knocked Haney out in Floyd Mayweather‘s gym. These statements show Davis’ self-assuredness and belief in his own abilities.

He’s focused on his return to the ring

While a potential fight with Haney may have to wait as he moves up to the 140 lbs weight class to take on Regis Prograis, Davis is focused on his own return to the ring before the end of the year. A rematch with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz is currently the front-runner for his next fight. Davis is determined to continue his winning streak and prove himself as one of the best in the sport.

The WBA lightweight world champion, American boxer Gervonta Davis, has declined a fight with British boxer Conor Benn. This was announced by the head of the promotional company Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn.

In an interview with the YouTube channel iFL TV Hearn said:

27-year-old Benn last entered the ring in February 2024, securing a victory over Peter Dobson by unanimous decision. He boasts 23 wins (14 by knockout) and no losses.