Gervonta Davis needs to get back in the mix. Normally, that isn’t a huge issue. The lightweight division usually affords him with a ton of fighters to choose from. But, his options, at least for now, are limited.

Devin Haney is getting ready for his showdown against Ryan Garcia, William Zepeda isn’t a household name, Vasiliy Lomachenko is tied up with George Kambosos Jr., and Shakur Stevenson is searching for new employment since announcing his retirement recently. So, it’s time to get creative.

Conor Benn recently grabbed Davis’ attention. The welterweight Brit might be fresh off a lopsided win over Peter Dobson, but Davis seemingly saw enough to want a fight with him next.

After a curse-filled back and forth over social media, Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, revealed that he gave Davis a call and is currently doing his best to make the fight happen. Going into complete details in terms of the financial portion could lead to talks going nowhere. So while Hearn wouldn’t let the cat out of the bag, he did admit that Davis has a huge paycheck waiting on him if he decides to take the deal.

“It was a significant offer,” explained Hearn to Boxing Social. “An eight-figure offer with plenty of upside. I want to try and make the fight. We’re trying to make it work.”

Only a handful of fighters command more money than Davis. Hearn knows it. But outside of getting Davis to agree to his financial terms, Hearn has another hurdle to overcome.

Davis has spent a ton of his career fighting at 135 pounds. Benn, on the other hand, is a sturdy welterweight. Davis has made a few appearances above the lightweight limit though. Keeping that in mind, if he wants a matchup with Benn, he’ll have to acquiesce to his weight demands.

“147 pounds,” said Hearn when asked at what weight would Davis vs. Benn take place. “Gervonta’s boxed at 140 before. Gervonta’s boxed at 136, so 147 pounds.”

Bob Arum is confident that the current WBC champion will give Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid after converting to Islam, one of the toughest fights in his career. However, since the boxer in question is not as big as Davis’ last opponent Ryan Garcia, the 92-year-old doubts if ‘Tank’ would show interest in the fight. But, should the fight happen, it would be one of the biggest events in contemporary boxing.

Although the boxer in question was heavily criticized for his performance in his last fight, Arum is confident that the 26-year-old would put ‘Tank’ in a fix. So, who is he? And why would Davis not want to fight him? Well, here is what Bob Arum said.

Bob Arum believes this 21-0 boxer will give Gervonta Davis a run for the money

Of late, Shakur Stevenson took to social media to announce his retirement from the sport. However, Stevenson also implied he would return if he were offered big fights. On that note, several fans sought Shakur Stevenson vs. Gervonta Davis. In this context, on being asked whether or not Stevenson vs. Davis could come to fruition, Bob Arum said, “As far as Shakur is concerned, he wants to do that fight.”

“And it’s not Haymon, it’s not anybody. Gervonta Davis has to want to do that fight. Remember, he came off a big payday with Garcia. And even though it’s a much more difficult fight, fighting Shakur doesn’t give him the same payday,” added Arum.

“Because, again, Garcia inflates the numbers because of his social media presence. That’s not a knock on Garcia. That’s a compliment that he’s able to bring that to the table. But, again, it has nothing to do with a fighter’s ability or inability. It is what it is,” Arum explained. In this connection, it is worth mentioning that Shakur was confident about getting a fight against ‘Tank’.

Shakur was confident he would fight ‘Tank’ Davis

In August last year, before the Edwin De Los Santos fight, Shakur Stevenson told the 2nd Win Podcast he saw a fight with Davis happening in the future. Likewise, he even claimed Shakur vs. Davis would be “the biggest boxing fight in the world” when it took place. In addition, he had said, “I think Tank will sign that contract and I’m gonna sign the contract too.” However, a month later, Shakur revealed why he could not make an offer to Davis.

On the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Stevenson labeled ‘Tank’ as the pay-per-view star. In his opinion, since Davis’ was a bigger name, Shakur could not send ‘Tank’ an offer. However, he emphasized that he was open to fighting Davis any day. Do you think Shakur Stevenson will give Gervonta Davis a tougher fight than Garcia? Let us know in the comments below.

Would you believe that if Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid after converting to Islam, wanted to fight Chris Eubank Jr., he could probably get it? While it remains to be seen how ‘Tank’ would perform against an opponent who is taller and has a better reach, Wahid could potentially make the weight necessary for the fight.

Earlier this year, team Devin Haney wanted to sign a deal with ‘Tank’. In addition, Bob Arum mentioned that Shakur Stevenson would give Davis a tougher fight than Ryan Garcia. However, per a clip that went viral, it seems Davis could afford to overlook the Lightweights in the sport.

Gervonta Davis goes into disbelief as he learns about his weight

A fan took to X and shared a brief clip owned by Showtime. In the clip, Gervonta Davis is seen standing on the scales to know his walking weight. “How much do I weigh?” asks the current WBA Lightweight champion. However, the answer he receives sends ‘Tank’ into complete disbelief. “154!” exclaimed ‘Tank’. And immediately, he emptied his pockets to stand on the scale one more time. “Alright, weigh me one more time,” he is heard saying. At this, the other person replies, “150“.

As expected, the fact that Gervonta Davis, who showed interest in Conor Benn lately, weighed 15 lbs more than a Lightweight surprised the fans. As a result, several fans called him a Middleweight, reacting to the post. One fan wrote, “dude a middleweight“.

One can only speculate that if Davis were to lose the belongings and the clothes he carried, his weight would drop significantly.. Anyway, what is your reaction to the brief clip? Were you surprised too that he weighed in at 155 lbs initially? At that, do you think he should even entertain a fight against a welterweight like Conor Benn? If not, then who would you like to see him against in his comeback fight?

Conor Benn threw a verbal jab that’s hard to ignore. He hinted at a colossal offer made to Gervonta Davis. Benn’s tease suggests millions are on the line. But why the public disclosure? The drama between Benn and Davis isn’t new. Their exchanges have heated up, with each seeking to dominate not just in the ring but in the media too.

Could this be a strategic move or a genuine call to battle? And what’s with Benn’s odd remark about staying home with a “little tag on your ankle”? Intrigued? You should be.

What’s the price of the battle?

Diving straight into the heart of the matter, Conor Benn made headlines with a provocative statement aimed directly at Gervonta Davis. While speaking to reporters inquiring about the substantial eight-figure offer extended to Davis by Eddie Hearn, they sought any recent updates on the matter.

Conor Benn said, revealing the crux of their contention: “Listen, I agree to fight anyone. You know me ain’t, my concern you know. If 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, mil(ion) ain’t enough, then stop hying up on Twitter. Do you know what I mean. Stay quiet. Stay at your house with your little tag on your ankle, with your house arrest instead of piping up on Twitter.” This reply lays bare not just the financial magnitude of the offer but also the personal challenge embedded within.

Furthermore, the exchange between Benn and Davis has been building for some time, marked by a series of callouts and responses that have captivated boxing fans worldwide. Initially, Davis expressed his desire to face Benn after his victory over Peter Dobson, signaling his readiness to escalate their rivalry from verbal spats to a physical showdown in the ring.

Consequently, Eddie Hearn, acting on behalf of Benn, took the negotiation public, presenting an offer that could not only significantly bolster Davis’ career earnings but also potentially set the stage for one of the most anticipated fights in recent memory.

Hearn’s move to seal the Davis vs. Conor Benn showdown

Following Conor Benn’s victory, he took to social media to list his preferred next opponents, with Gervonta Davis prominently featured. This gesture sparked immediate interest in a potential blockbuster matchup. Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, confirmed the brewing anticipation in an interview with iFL TV. Hearn disclosed, “We’ve been running the numbers with DAZN over the last couple of days. And today I will be presenting an offer to Gervonta Davis.

He hinted at the serious intent behind the move, adding, “No doubt it will appear on your social media later when he screenshots it… I’m not gonna tell you what the offer is and call him out on it. I want to talk privately. I want to make the fight.” Hearn’s strategy underscores the complexities and the excitement of negotiating a high-profile fight, signaling both parties’ eagerness to turn speculation into reality.

What do you think—will this much-anticipated bout become a reality, or is it just another chapter in the book of boxing’s greatest matches that never happened?

Bob Arum is confident that the current WBC champion will give Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid after converting to Islam, one of the toughest fights in his career. However, since the boxer in question is not as big as Davis’ last opponent Ryan Garcia, the 92-year-old doubts if ‘Tank’ would show interest in the fight. But, should the fight happen, it would be one of the biggest events in contemporary boxing.

Although the boxer in question was heavily criticized for his performance in his last fight, Arum is confident that the 26-year-old would put ‘Tank’ in a fix. So, who is he? And why would Davis not want to fight him? Well, here is what Bob Arum said.

Bob Arum believes this 21-0 boxer will give Gervonta Davis a run for the money

Of late, Shakur Stevenson took to social media to announce his retirement from the sport. However, Stevenson also implied he would return if he were offered big fights. On that note, several fans sought Shakur Stevenson vs. Gervonta Davis. In this context, on being asked whether or not Stevenson vs. Davis could come to fruition, Bob Arum said, “As far as Shakur is concerned, he wants to do that fight.”

“And it’s not Haymon, it’s not anybody. Gervonta Davis has to want to do that fight. Remember, he came off a big payday with Garcia. And even though it’s a much more difficult fight, fighting Shakur doesn’t give him the same payday,” added Arum.

Because, again, Garcia inflates the numbers because of his social media presence. That’s not a knock on Garcia. That’s a compliment that he’s able to bring that to the table. But, again, it has nothing to do with a fighter’s ability or inability. It is what it is,” Arum explained. In this connection, it is worth mentioning that Shakur was confident about getting a fight against ‘Tank’.

Shakur was confident he would fight ‘Tank’ Davis

In August last year, before the Edwin De Los Santos fight, Shakur Stevenson told the 2nd Win Podcast he saw a fight with Davis happening in the future. Likewise, he even claimed Shakur vs. Davis would be “the biggest boxing fight in the world” when it took place. In addition, he had said, “I think Tank will sign that contract and I’m gonna sign the contract too.” However, a month later, Shakur revealed why he could not make an offer to Davis.

On the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Stevenson labeled ‘Tank’ as the pay-per-view star. In his opinion, since Davis’ was a bigger name, Shakur could not send ‘Tank’ an offer. However, he emphasized that he was open to fighting Davis any day. Do you think Shakur Stevenson will give Gervonta Davis a tougher fight than Garcia? Let us know in the comments below.