Gervonta Davis isn’t happy with the top honcho at Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn. It led to the British boxing promoter apologizing to ‘Tank’ in a recent interview. Previously, Hearn shed light on the ongoing talks with ‘Tank’ Davis about a potential clash with Devin Haney. Meanwhile, Davis shared a screenshot of his DM with Hearn regarding the same subject, but what did he say?

He declined to speak to Hearn! Not so long ago, ‘The Dream’ Haney defeated Regis Prograis in an excellent show of performance. It made way for the victor to potentially face Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, or Conor Benn. However, when Haney’s promoter approached ‘Tank’ for the fight, all he received was a cold shoulder and leaked DM. So, in a recent interview with iFL TV, the Brit expressed his regret.

Eddie Hearn claims he used the wrong word to describe Davis

During the interview, when asked if there are any developments with the ‘Tank’ situation, Hearn revealed the time he called the Baltimore native ‘not a deep thinker.’ He went on to suggest that Davis didn’t like that remark, which led to him declining to speak to Hearn. According to Hearn, he also said ‘Tank’ wasn’t an ‘articulate thinker,’ claiming it was the wrong word to say. So, he followed by apologizing to the undefeated boxer.

“Do you remember when I said he’s not a deep thinker? That p***ed him off… I said, ‘One reason that makes Gervonta so dangerous is he’s not a deep thinker,’ but then I said, ‘He’s not articulate,’ and that was the wrong word to use…I shouldn’t have used that word. It was the wrong word to use, and for that, I apologize,” Hearn told iFL TV. While Hearn apologized for his prior remark, in another interview, he sheds light on the entire interaction with ‘Tank.

However, when he approached Davis, he received a big no and claimed there were other bits of DMs that Davis did not leak. “I spoke to Bill Haney, and we’ve already got some big offers in place for Haney against ‘Tank.’ And I just wanted to see if there was a chance to discuss that fight [with Davis]. He said no, there was a few other bits that he said that he decided not to post those bits,” said Haney’s promoter.

Not happy with Hearn’s comments, ‘Tank’ Davis refused to talk to Hearn. However, it’s yet to be seen if Hearn’s apology helps Haney’s cause to fight Davis. Do you think Hearn needed to apologize?

Gervonta Davis vs Naoya Inoue has been teased for the longest time. However, Inoue never truly considered the possibility of him facing ‘Tank,’ until now. In a recent turn of events, the undefeated boxer weighed in on the potential match-up. His comments come after Floyd Mayweather Jr., demanded the potential fight be set in the United States of America.

Mayweather was adamant about having random doping tests to ensure a level playing field. This was in part led by a suspicion that the Japanese super bantamweight fighter may have used banned substances to further his career. But amidst all this, Inoue’s recent comments may put all these aspirations and speculations to rest. What does he have to suggest? Let’s find out.

Does Naoya Inoue foresee himself fighting Davis?

The Japanese professional boxer could not have been more explicit in disregarding a fight with Davis. In an interview, he conveyed that a bout between them is not “possible,” referring to the significant weight disparity between the two. In addition, he also revealed his respect for the Baltimore native. While denying any chance of a potential fight, the champion stated that he would like to see Davis placed higher on the pound-for-pound list. Reflecting on the same, he stated, “I don’t think it’s possible [to fight him], it’s more hype that fans are putting together… I think of him very highly. If he’s on the lower part of the pound-for-pound list, I think he should be up a little bit further than where he is now.”

It is safe to say that their bout may not be in the cards anytime soon, as Inoue considers the weight disparity problematic. However, if the bout were to ever take place, let’s see how Rolly Romero thinks it would play out.

Inoue vs Davis; Rolly Romero makes his prediction

Romero has fought Davis in the past and was defeated. The two are not fond of each other. Yet, Romero fancies the chances of his foe against Inoue and, with conviction, predicts a stoppage victory. In an interview, He stated, “Inoue vs. Tank? Tank by murder. You know Inoue is a good fighter and all, you know, he is very talented. I can’t follow him. He doesn’t speak English.”

‘The Ring’ Magazine’s latest Pound-for-Pound (P4P) list has set tongues wagging. This esteemed list, a who’s who of the boxing elite, includes the likes of Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, and Oleksandr Usyk. But nestled among these titans are choices that might raise eyebrows.

Think of Gervonta Davis, Errol Spence Jr., and Devin Haney, names that have stirred more than just the air in the ring. Without giving away too much, this list is not just a ranking; it’s a catalyst for debate. Something seems amiss, perhaps even controversial. It’s not just about who’s in, but also about why they are there.

The full rundown of ‘The Ring’ Magazine’s controversial P4P list

Bothering a guy who beats up people for a living is never a good idea! However, Melvin Townsend never got the memo. More than a year ago, Mike Tyson slapped up a man on a JetBlue Florida-bound flight for bothering him and throwing a bottle at him. Today, a similar incident came to light after fans discovered an old clip of Gervonta Davis surfaced online.

Off late, one of Davis’ old tweets became the chatter on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet was from June 6, 2015, but given the situation with Mike Tyson, the clip seemed eerily similar to Mike’s altercation. While Davis didn’t end up punching the fellow, unwanted kicking and touching from the co-passenger annoyed the Baltimore native.

Gervonta Davis once called his co-passenger “Stuart Little”

Davis has never been a violent person, to begin with. But according to his tweet from 2015, he came close to starting a Mike Tyson-level controversy. While traveling on the flight, the passenger sitting behind Davis allegedly kept touching and kicking his seat. So, the Baltimore native decided to pull out his phone to record.

Later, posting on X, Davis wrote in the caption that he was about to have a problem if the passenger repeated his actions another time. He wrote, “Stuart Little touch or kick on my chair one more time…we gonna have a problem!” It’s hard to imagine what would have happened if Davis decided to let his hands swing. While Davis managed to avoid any consequences, Mike wasn’t so lucky!

Townsend demands money from Mike Tyson to avoid a lawsuit

According to a tweet from Collin Rugg, Co-Owner of Trending Politics, Townsend has demanded $450,000 as a “pre-litigation settlement demand” from Tyson. Townsend claims he has suffered “severe headache and neck pain” due to Mike’s assault on the JetBlue flight. Townsend even claimed that he “is still suffering with the effects of the assault to this day.

What’s more, according to Townsend’s lawyer, he lost several jobs due to the incident and is unable to pay for the medical expenses he suffered from Tyson’s punches. However, the lawyer representing Mike isn’t buying any of it, claiming it’s nothing more than a shakedown attempt. Mike’s lawyer stated, “There will be no shakedown payment.”

While Mike Tyson grapples with a $450K demand from Towsand for the JetBlue incident last year, Davis’ brush with a similar incident resurfaces online. However, we would like to get your thoughts on regular people antagonizing boxers. Do you think Mike’s actions were justified? Do you agree with Gervonta Davis’ sentiment towards his tormentor in the resurfaced video?

Two-division world champion and now fight analyst Paulie Malignaggi has weighed-in with his prediction ahead of a proposed match-up between undefeated American duo Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis.

Haney defeated Regis Prograis earlier this month to become the WBC super-lightweight champion and, ever since, he has been linked to a showdown with ‘Tank’ Davis, who claims he will make Haney’s father and trainer Bill cry if they meet in the ring.

In an interview on Pro Box TV, Malignaggi offered his assessment of the rumoured bout, declaring that the styles of each fighter massively favour Haney, especially if he is as composed and flawless as he was against Prograis.

Further discussing the subject, Malignaggi went on to say.

1. “Tank is already pretty comfortable letting the other guy bank rounds and then knocking him out, this way he is going to have a problem, because Haney is not going to make that mistake against Tank. He is not going to walk into any big punch byes, he is not going to let Tank set him up, he is going to continue to outbox him.”

Eddie Hearn has since confirmed Bill Haney’s claims that ‘Tank’ has turned down an offer of twenty-million dollars to take the fight, leaving fans questioning whether the contest will take place.

Bob Arum has some strong words about Gervonta Davis and his future.

‘Tank’ has been out of the ring since a knockout win over Ryan Garcia in April. That victory over ‘KingRy’ was the biggest victory of his career, but law issues briefly caused him to take some time off. Now, back in training, he’s eyeing a big name for his return.

As of now, Davis is expected to return in March on Amazon Prime pay-per-view. While he’s been going back and forth with Devin Haney, he’s also been tied to bouts with Shakur Stevenson and Isaac Cruz. ‘Pitbull’ famously suffered a decision loss to Davis back in December 2021.

However, a potential bout with ‘Super’ would be a brand-new matchup. For his part, Stevenson has been out of the ring since a unanimous decision win over Edwin De Los Santos in November. That victory handed him the WBC lightweight title.

In the event a fight between Gervonta Davis and Stevenson comes together, Bob Arum knows who he’s rolling with. In fact, as reported by Michael Benson, the promoter feels that ‘Tank’ is less than he’s hyped as being.

Arum stated that Davis would also lose potential bouts against Teofimo Lopez and Vasyl Lomachenko. He stated:

In the ring, the handiwork of Gervonta Davis can be spotted a mile away. The newly turned 29-year-old normally leaves the faces of his opponents on the mat. His propensity for violence, however, often dissipates once the adrenaline is gone and things cool down.

Outside the ring, Davis mostly keeps a low profile, despite being one of the most called-out boxers in the world. The need to hurl bombastic threats in his direction are usually extraneous, but Bill Haney knows how to get a response out of him.

Devin Haney, Bill’s son and current WBC super lightweight champion, arguably scored the most impressive victory of his career, a lopsided victory over former titlist, Regis Prograis. There wasn’t a single second where the 25-year-old wasn’t in control, prompting him to stick out his chest and brag about his latest exploits.

Bill, unsurprisingly, watched proudly from his son’s corner. Once his now two-division champ scored the victory, he immediately turned his attention towards Davis. From making fun of his weight to calling Davis a paper champion, Bill is doing his best to push the buttons of the Baltimore native.

Initially, Davis shrugged his shoulders before giving the Haney’s a ho-hum response. But, after listening to Bill’s words repeatedly, Davis officially warned Devin that the beating he’s on the verge of experiencing will not only hurt him but also his father.

“I promise you,” wrote Davis on his social media account. “Your father gonna cry for what I’m a do to you.”

Davis, of course, is waiting til the calendar hits 2024 before revealing his future plans. After spending his 2023 permanently closing the mouths of a pair of Garcia’s, Davis promises to do the same to the Haney’s.

Ultimately, Davis is one of boxing’s biggest stars and cash cows. Meaning, he decides when a showdown between himself and Devin Haney can become a reality. For now, he’ll simply sit back and enjoy his holidays. Although he loathes Devin and can’t wait to jump into the ring with him, he wants him to celebrate his latest win.

“Your best bet is to enjoy it while you can.”