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Gervonta Davis Draws Wild Comparison Between Mark Zuckerberg and a Cow

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Gervonta Davis is one of the biggest rising prospects in the sport of boxing. He is not someone to hold back his words, as is proven time and time again. However, this time at the receiving end of his verbal lashing is one of the richest persons in the world. This time Davis has set his sights on none other than the co-founder of Facebook- Mark Zuckerberg.

After the news about Zuckerberg’s method of cattle raising surfaced on social media, Davis took the chance to provide a rather intriguing observation to his fans. Here’s what the WBA regular champion has to say about Zuckerberg’s likeness to an animal.

Gervonta Davis takes a dig at Zuckerberg after latter’s latest beef venture

Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently unveiled an intriguing agricultural venture on his Hawaiian ranch, aiming to produce top-quality beef. Zuckerberg’s project involves raising Wagyu and Angus cattle, known for their premium quality. In a bid to ensure the highest standards, the cattle are fed locally-produced macadamia meal and beer.
Gervonta DavisZuckerberg emphasized the commitment to a local and vertically integrated process, with his daughters actively participating in planting macadamia trees and caring for the animals.

Interestingly, the news of Zuckerberg’s intention to “create some of the highest quality beef in the world” made its way to X. Gervonta Davis couldn’t stop himself from reacting to the news. However, intriguingly, he pointed out the similarity between Zuckerberg and the cow in the picture. He wrote, “They Look Alike or I’m Buggin.”

The project has faced criticism from various quarters. Some experts questioned the water-intensive cultivation of macadamia nuts during global drought concerns. Additionally, concerns were raised about the environmental impact, given that cattle farming is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the criticism, Zuckerberg remains enthusiastic about his endeavor.

Davis definitely had a unique response to the news. However, he has yet to reply to Bill Haney on his latest remarks.

Bill Haney questions Davis’ opponent and confidence

In a recent interview with Shawn Porter’s YouTube channel, Bill Haney, father and trainer of WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney, expressed his views on Gervonta Davis, referring to him as a “manufactured” fighter. According to Haney, Davis has been strategically matched against “slow-footed Mexican fighters” throughout his career

What do you think about Haney’s remarks on Gervonta Davis? Also, share what you think about Davis’ jab at Zuckerberg.

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Devin Haney Gives Reality Check After Saudi Royalty Offers to Host Gervonta Davis Fight

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After Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid after converting to Islam, turned down Bill Haney‘s $20 million to fight Devin Haney, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh publicly revealed he looked forward to staging Haney vs. Davis in Saudi Arabia this year. At this, Haney publicly announced his interest in facing ‘Tank’ Davis.

Taking to X, ‘The Dream’ declared he has been pursuing Gervonta for years. Likewise, following Alashikh’s message, the WBC Super Lightweight champion hoped Davis’ team would reach out to Haney. However, given the current circumstances, ‘The Dream’ also pointed out why a fight with Davis in Saudi Arabia was currently out of reach.

Devin Haney regrets Gervonta Davis won’t be able to fly to Saudi Arabia for a fight

After His Excellency Turki Alalshikh expressed that he was in favor of Devin Haney vs. Gervonta Davis in Saudi Arabia this year, Haney took to X and announced he was open to fighting ‘Tank’ whenever the latter wanted a contest. Additionally, he encouraged Team Davis to make an offer to Team Haney. However, despite the interest shown by Alalshikh and Haney, one cannot forget that Davis is still under house arrest and does not have permission to start training for a fight.

As a result, although Haney wanted to face ‘Tank’, the WBC Super Lightweight champion bemoaned the fact that Davis could not leave his house. “He can’t leave his house…,” wrote ‘The Dream’. In this context, it must be mentioned that after Davis was found guilty in a hit-and-run case which happened in 2020, the boxer was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest and 200 hours of community service.

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In 2023, after ‘Tank’ violated the terms of this house arrest, he went to jail. Although he was released after 44 days, the boxer was prevented from celebrating Christmas with his family as well as resuming his training. As a result, under the present circumstances, it is not possible for Davis to leave the US and visit Saudi Arabia for a fight.

Haney and his father roasted ‘Tank’

While His Excellency Turki Alashikh shows interest in a potential Haney vs. Davis, ‘Tank’ recently rattled the boxing world as he claimed that he “almost knocked out” Devin in a sparring match. However, as soon as the words reached Haney, ‘The Dream’ denied the claim. In fact, the 25-year-old announced that he had punished Gervonta well in their sparring match. Added to this, Bill Haney, the father of Devin, belittled Davis’ boxing skills and called the same no match for Haney.

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After Bill Haney’s Alleged $20 Million Offer, Gervonta Davis vs. Devin Haney Receives Another Offer from Saudi Royalty

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Bill Haney, the father of Devin Haney, recently claimed that he offered Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid since he converted to Islam, $20 million for a potential fight against ‘The Dream’. However, stating the Haneys did not reach out to him properly, ‘Tank’ turned down the offer, sending Bill to disbelief.

But, of late, regarding a Dog-House sparring match, Haney and Davis have once again been firing shots at one another in public. In this connection, Saudi Royalty, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, declared that he planned to stage Davis vs. Haney in Saudi Arabia. Following Alalshikh’s statements, ‘The Dream’ publicly called out Davis.

Devin Haney vs. Gervonta Davis is likely to happen in 2024

Recently, after the London press conference for Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the architect of ‘Riyadh season’ joined Ade Oladipo on The DAZN Boxing Show. At one point in this podcast, as Ade touched upon American fighters like Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson, Alalshikh immediately sent a message to ‘Tank’. In addition, His Excellency expressed that he longed to see Devin Haney, the current WBC Super Lightweight champion, fight in his country this year.

“I want him [Gervonta Davis] and I send [a] message now from you to [Al] Haymon. Let’s do the job, brother,” said Alalshikh who recently unveiled a special Undisputed Heavyweight belt for Fury vs. Usyk. “But Haney, I want to see [him] in my country. And I send [a] message from you now to him. I will try to do it in 2024,” he added.

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As soon as Ade suggested Haney and Gervonta Davis “against each other” in Saudi Arabia, Alalshikh nodded in the affirmative. With the ongoing banter between the two boxers and Alalshikh’s interest, Haney vs. Davis will likely take place in Saudi Arabia this year.

Haney publicly issues ‘Tank’ a challenge after Alalshikh’s statement

Right after Alashikh’s statement came to public notice, in a reply to Shawn Porter, Haney declared that he has now been calling out Gervonta Davis for years. Additionally, ‘The Dream’ announced that since he did not have an opponent right now, he could fight ‘Tank’ whenever the latter wanted the contest to be. And since Gervonta Davis earlier claimed that team Haney did not reach out to him properly, the 25-year-old encouraged Davis’ team to pursue the Haneys.

“We can fight whenever he chooses! Have your people reach out, Gervonta,” wrote Devin Haney. Frankly speaking, it looks like Devin is serious about facing Gervonta Davis in the ring. But, do you wish to see the two fight this year? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Devin Haney On Facing Gervonta Davis: I Think That’s The Biggest Fight In Boxing, To Be Real

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Devin Haney doesn’t know exactly what it would take during inevitably complicated negotiations to finalize a deal for him to fight Gervonta Davis.

The former undisputed lightweight champion is absolutely sure, though, that a bout between those unbeaten contemporaries would be bigger than any other bout that can be made in the sport. That’s why Haney didn’t hesitate when he was asked during an open workout recently at the Top Rank Gym to identify the fighter who would help him make the most money on the largest stage possible.

“Tank Davis,” Haney told a group of reporters. “I think that’s the biggest fight in boxing, to be real. You know, we all know what kinda draw he is. You know, we know what kinda draw I’m becoming. And I think it’s a huge fight.”

Since Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) vacated the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titles, it is believed Baltimore’s Davis would need to move up from 135 pounds to 140 again to fight him. Haney would become a more appealing potential opponent for Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) if he were to beat Regis Prograis (29-1, 24 KOs) when they fight for Prograis’ WBC super lightweight title Saturday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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Davis’ last fight, a seventh-round knockout of rival Ryan Garcia on April 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, generated approximately $22.8 million in ticket sales and reportedly 1.2 million pay-per-view buys. The WBA secondary lightweight champion’s past four fights have been contested at the lightweight limit of 135 pounds, but he moved up to 140 pounds to battle Mario Barrios, whom Davis dropped three times and defeated by 11th-round technical knockout in June 2021 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

The 29-year-old Davis doesn’t have a fight scheduled, though he is expected to remain in the lightweight division when he returns to the ring early in 2024.

While Davis would be his highest-profile opponent, Haney is also interested in fighting Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) and another opponent Davis knocked out, WBA super lightweight champ Rolly Romero (15-1, 13 KOs).

“We know Rolly, but I don’t know where Rolly been at,” Haney said. “I ain’t seen Rolly lately. But that’s another fight to be made in the 140 [division]. But like I said, I gotta get past Regis Prograis and then we go from there. But I wanna make the biggest fights happen, the biggest money fights happen. You know, I became undisputed, made history, defended my belts, you know, became the youngest to do so. But now it’s time for me to make the biggest fights happen. Like I said, my next fight ought to be back in the Bay Area or we going to Saudi [Arabia].”

Prograis, of Katy, Texas, and Haney, of Henderson, Nevada, will square off in a DAZN Pay-Per-View main event at the home arena of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. This four-fight show will begin at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) and is listed at a suggested retail price of $59.99 for DAZN subscribers and $74.99 for non-subscribers.

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5 Biggest Gervonta Davis Fights

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Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) has been in the spotlight as much for his personal life as he has been for his ability in the ring, even spending time in jail during 2023. It remains to be seen when we see this talented fighter again, but at Big Fight Weekend, we wanted to remind you of his talent by bringing you the top 5 Gervonta Davis fights.

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Top 5 Gervonta Davis Fights: Ryan Garcia

On April 22, 2023, “Tank” faced Ryan Garcia in what appeared to be his toughest test thus far. Garcia started more aggressively, but after Davis knocked him down in round two, there was only one winner, with “Tank” delivering a beautifully timed body shot in round seven to win by TKO.

Top 5 Gervonta Davis Fights: Leo Santa Cruz

Davis scored one of his most memorable wins against Mexican boxer Léo Santa Cruz in October 2020. It was a competitive fight, with “Tank” in front of all three judges’ scorecards at the time of stoppage in the sixth round. The contest ended when Davis caught his opponent with a vicious, sharp left uppercut.

Liam Walsh

Back in 2017, Davis went up against unbeaten British boxer Liam Walsh. The opening two rounds were cagey before “Tank” stepped his foot on the gas and dropped Walsh after landing accurate hooks. Davis showed his class as a finisher as he pounced on Walsh, forcing referee Michael Alexander to stop the fight, awarding the American the victory by third-round TKO.

José Pedraza

On January 14, 2017, a historic moment occurred in the career of Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he won the IBF super-featherweight title — his first world title against Puerto Rican José Pedraza. Davis stopped his opponent in round seven by TKO. The American fighter began to dominate and landed a beautifully timed right hook, which sealed the win.

Rolando Romero

Rolando “Rolly” Romero was boxing well against Davis on May 28, 2022, forcing the action. “Tank” stayed patient, boxing diligently and seized on an opportunity in round six, landing a left hand that caught Romero and sent him crashing face-first into the canvas. Moments later – the fight was waved off, ensuring “Tank” successfully defended his WBA (Regular) lightweight title.

 

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Terence Crawford Expresses Doubt on Rematch With Errol Spence: ‘I’m Glad It’s Over and Done With’

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Terence Crawford seems ready to shut the door for good on Errol Spence Jr.

On Friday, the former undisputed welterweight champion from Omaha, Nebraska, offered a dour update regarding his contractually mandated rematch with Desoto, Texas’ Spence on his social media.

“I done heard it all now @ErrolSpenceJr it’s ok tho because all in all I’m glad it’s over and done with. I wish you well ma brotha,” Crawford wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

It is not clear what exactly Crawford is referring to, although it may be related to comments Spence made earlier this week, when he posted a video on social media showing that he recently underwent cataract surgery. It is the second time Spence has had serious eye surgery; he had to go under the knife to repair a detached retina ahead of a scheduled fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2021. Yordenis Ugas ended up being Spence’s late replacement and would go on to defeat Pacquiao.

Spence made it clear in a post that he believes his poor performance against Crawford was in part due to his eye condition.

“It’s been past due,” Spence wrote of his operation. “Sh!t was covering my eye. Why [do] you think I got hit with so many jabs and hooks? Still a great performance by bro [Crawford].”

Crawford’s post on Friday follows a slew of other contentious ones, with ripostes directed at his critics, Spence, newly installed IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis, and 140-pound titlist Teofimo Lopez.

Crawford defeated Spence last summer, dominating the southpaw en route to stopping him in nine rounds to unify all four belts in the 147-pound division. It was the second time of Crawford’s career that he achieved the undisputed distinction in a weight class, having already done so in the 140-pound division. (Crawford has since been stripped of one of his belts by the IBF.)

Spence activated his contractual right to a rematch but it has not been made clear what weight class the rematch is supposed to take place at, although Spence has preferred to fight at 154 pounds. The choice of the division ultimately requires Crawford’s approval.

A rematch had been expected to materialize later this year. Premier Boxing Champions, the outfit that backs both fighters, recently signed a new multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video. The first “PBC on Prime” card is expected to take place in March.

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Bob Arum names the three fighters he thinks would beat Gervonta Davis

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Bob Arum rates Gervonta Davis highly.

Bob Arum is a huge admirer of Gervonta Davis, but he believes he has three fighters on the Top Rank roster who would defeat the Baltimore man.

Davis’ profile increased massively last year when he recorded the biggest win of his career so far when he stopped Ryan Garcia in one of the biggest events of 2023.

Since that result, Davis’ name has been linked to a number of high-profile fights against the likes of Vasily Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez, and Shakur Stevenson.

All three are excellent fighters promoted by Arum and the veteran boxing figure has had his say on Davis and what the future might hold for him.

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“Tank Davis is an excellent fighter and a big attraction. So sure, we’d like to match [Stevenson, Lomachenko, and Lopez] against Tank Davis and see how well they would do,” said Arum when speaking to BoxingScene.

“I like our guys to win the fight. All three would beat Davis. I really believe that but that’s why they do the fights, right? Again, we’re open to any of that,” Arum said.

“I think [Davis] is the real deal. That’s why we’re talking about him. He’s a helluva performer. A terrific athlete, and a terrific boxer, but so are the other three.”

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“The Kind of Power I Carry…”: Self Proclaimed “Dangerous Fighter” Sends a Stern Warning to Gervonta Davis

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Gervonta Davis is the talk of the town. The fans want to see him back in the ring and so do his rivals. The Baltimore fighter is one of the biggest names in the sport and also a pound-for-pound best. Fighting him is an opportunity other fighters around his weight class tend to seek. His next fight? It is not known yet. This is all the more reason for him to get called out.

In a recent turn of events, a fighter makes a bold claim and sends a stern warning to the undefeated boxer asking him to fight. Who is this boxer? The fighter is an American and is as old as, ‘Tank,’ and boasts a record of 13 victories with only two defeats. The pugilist is none other than Jose Valenzuela.

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In a clip reposted by Fight Hype.TV, he suggested that if given an opportunity, he would fight Davis in a heartbeat and be very technical, starting out with, “If I fought Tank I would be technical about it. I would have my feet under me.” Amongst other claims, he asserted that he foresees him knocking Davis out.

Reflecting on the same, he stated, “You know, I also got long reach. So, I am a dangerous fighter and it wouldn’t be an easy fight for him, I’ll tell you that. And I wouldn’t be surprised if I knocked him out. Edwin, he made me look bad, I think, when he knocked me out. But he took it with a price. The next fight Chris fought, I was robbed, but he took it with a price.” 

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He then went on to add, “And this last fight you guys saw the kind of power I carry. So you know an extremely well, good camp for the Tank, I can see myself beating him.” It is safe to say that Valenzuela is not short of confidence. Will his prediction come to light? Only time can tell. For the same, it is essential for Tank to face him first. But will he?

What is next for Tank?

The aforementioned question is not certain. However, his boxing trainer, Calvin Ford, did hint that something is being worked upon behind the scenes and it appears to be “Big.” Without explicitly stating his next opponent, the trainer of the undefeated boxer stated, “Right now, something big is coming. I can tell you that. It’s quiet for a reason. They’re trying to seal the deal. It’s gonna make the world turn.”

This development has the boxing world both curious and thrilled. Now, putting the ball in your court, who would be your ideal opponent for Davis?

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“The Numbers Tell the Story”: CEO of Mayweather Promotions Unbothered by Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis Not Getting Nominated for the WBC Event of the Year Despite It’s $22.8 Million Success

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When Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis stepped inside the ring on April 22, 2023, they shattered all records. As ‘Tank’ targeted Garcia with a body shot, the fight concluded in the 7th round, securing another victory for Davis in his record. However, it was not just the fight that made it stand out. The enormous numbers that it amassed had fans calling it a ‘super fight’.

The WBC released its nominees for the event of the year 2023. This list included fights like Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford, Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron, Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder, Naoya Inoue vs Stephen Fulton, and the Day of Reckoning which featured Anthony Joshua vs Otto Walin on the main card. What was missing from among the nominees was the Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis super fight. Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, was among the many who found it odd.

Leonard Ellerbe calls Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis the two biggest stars in the sport

The Garcia-Davis bout had accumulated approximately $22.8 million in ticket sales, drawing a sold-out attendance of 20,842 spectators. Orchestrated by Showtime PPV, the event had garnered over 1.2 million domestic pay-per-view purchases. This feat represented the most prosperous match for Showtime PPV since the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor crossover, which had amassed an estimated 4.4 million PPV buys. It was this performance that led many to question the legitimacy of the nominees’ list.

Nevertheless, Ellerbe expressed indifference towards the WBC’s decision to exclude this fight from their list, when a fan pointed it out to him. His focus remained on the overwhelming support shown by the fans, and the numbers that the fight brought in.

“it’s ok, The fans showed up, they tuned in and most importantly the numbers tell the story not someone with an agenda,” replied Ellerbe to a fan who was disappointed with the exclusion. He called out the council for working with an agenda. Further lauding Tank, he said, “Two of the biggest stars in the sport came together and Tank did his thing and continues to show you why he’s that guy and also the most exciting in the sport.”

Though Garcia suffered a loss against Davis, he went on to revive himself in his next fight against Oscar Duarte. While things remain uncertain for Davis, Garcia is looking for his next event to pull in the crowd.

Is Ryan Garcia going to fight Rolly Romero next?

In a candid revelation, Ryan Garcia shed light on his recent decision to shift from Devin Haney to Rolando Romero. Addressing the speculation, Garcia clarified that Haney lost his opportunity, emphasizing the sequence as Garcia-Haney, not the other way around. Garcia affirmed his focus on Romero, with whom a Spring 2024 showdown was hinted at through a fight poster shared on social media.

This decision was presented as a calculated path to build anticipation and elevate the stakes for a potential future clash with Haney. When asked about the significance of the potential bout for Romero, Capucetti questioned if it could be the biggest fight of Romero’s career. In response, Garcia agreed with the thought. Regarding the expected outcome, Garcia was straightforward, stating, “I would defeat him decisively. I envision him with closed eyes.” His prediction was unequivocal, leaving no room for ambiguity.

Do you think this next bout would have the potential to appear in one of the top fights this year? However, do you agree with Ellerbe? We would love to hear your views on this topic.

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Floyd Mayweather On The Potential Of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia Rematch

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While apparently out shopping with Ryan Garcia, Floyd Mayweather has given his view on the chances of ‘Ky Ry’ getting a rematch with Gervonta Davis.

The super-lightweight contender Garcia might have lost convincingly when the pair first met, but he has since stated that he is full of confidence should he be able to get a rematch against ‘Tank.’

The first fight ended in quick fashion when Davis managed to land a fierce body shot that sent Garcia down to the canvas on one knee and saw him remain there for the full 10 count.

 

Until then, it had been a cagey fight and Garcia had done little to impose himself on Davis. At the time he was going through behind-the-scenes drama with his promoter Oscar De La Hoya – something which Mayweather was quick to jump on after the fight in April.

Mayweather had mentored Davis in the early part of his career and jumped in the ring to celebrate after the fight. He soon picked out De La Hoya in the crowd and shouted ‘Hey Oscar’ while laughing having famously defeated De La Hoya in a huge fight in 2007.

Now, speaking to InsideFighting, Mayweather was asked if we might see the two young talents going at it in the ring once more.

Garcia has recently confirmed that he has moved on from initial negotiations with Devin Haney in favour of a shot at the WBA Super-Lightweight World title currently held by Rolando Romero.

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