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Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez didn’t hesitate in accepting Gervonta Davis’ fight offer, says Robert Garcia

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis has dangled fights against Devin Haney, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and Shakur Stevenson this year, but the news that he’s expected to be out of the ring all year raises the question if his talk is cheap.

On Wednesday’s episode of ProBoxTV’s BoxingScene Today, analyst and trainer Robert Garcia said Davis also targeted his fellow unbeaten three-division champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez while calling out foes.

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“What’s all this talk about? One person he called out – he didn’t put it on social media, but we have the messages – he called out ‘Bam,’” Garcia told co-hosts Chris Algieri and Paulie Malignaggi.

Davis, 30-0-1 (28 KOs), hasn’t fought since his disputed March 2025 draw versus former junior lightweight champion Lamont Roach Jnr at Barclays Center in New York.

The 31-year-old has been beset by legal problems this year as he confronts both a criminal and civil case for his alleged domestic violence of his former partner in Florida.

This week, The Ring Magazine reported Davis is sidelined through early 2027 after the other negotiations collapsed.

In a Wednesday night interview with BoxingScene, Garcia said he believes Davis was provoked while watching a video report by Elie Seckbach inside Garcia’s gym in Moreno Valley, California, as Rodriguez, 24-0 (17 KOs), was training for his June 13 bantamweight-title victory over Antonio Vargas.

As Seckbach asked Garcia if Davis was a top pound-for-pound fighter, Garcia said no, contending Davis is too selective in his choice of opponents, unlike Rodriguez, and that he “hadn’t earned it.”

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Gervonta Davis makes shock call out to unbeaten pound for pound star: “I want to fight you next”

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Another shock name has emerged as a target for Gervonta Davis upon his long-awaited return to the ring.

It has been nearly 18 months since ‘Tank’ was last in action, with his last fight resulting in a controversial majority decision draw against Lamont Roach in March 2025.

Various issues both inside and outside of the ring has led to the drawn out absence of Davis, but there have been talks in recent months with several opponents about staging his comeback.

A WBA lightweight title fight against Floyd Schofield was under consideration, but ‘Tank’ has opted not to proceed with that bout, subsequently leading to him being named as champion in recess by the WBA.

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A WBO welterweight title fight against Devin Haney was then rumoured, but again that has fallen by the wayside after Devin’s father and trainer Bill announced that Davis won’t be ready to return until the first quarter of 2027.

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That hasn’t stopped another surprise option being revealed, after trainer Robert Garcia told ProBox TV that ‘Tank’ wanted a showdown against current WBA bantamweight champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.

“You know who else he called out? He didn’t put it on social media but we have the messages he sent, he called out Bam. I’m telling you guys. He called out Bam and said ‘I want to fight you next. I’m going to talk to Al Haymon to make it happen.’”

 

 

Rodriguez is a three-division world champion, having also been unified champion at flyweight and super flyweight before his move to bantamweight in June, where he earned a sixth round knockout win over Antonio Vargas.

The number of divisions between Rodriguez and Davis makes it a bizarre callout by Davis if true, with ‘Bam’ instead looking to tee up a 2027 battle with undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue, another man that ‘Tank’ has previously been linked to.

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Gervonta Davis Named Champion in Recess; Schofield and Bahdi to Fight for Vacant Title

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has declared Gervonta Davis the Champion in Recess at lightweight while designating Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the division’s now-vacant title.

The Championships Committee of the pioneering organization reviewed Davis’ legal situation and reached its decision after determining that the ongoing proceedings could prevent him from fulfilling his championship obligations in the short and medium term.

Davis captured the WBA Lightweight World Championship in 2019 after previously reigning as the organization’s Super Featherweight World Champion since 2018. The American owns an outstanding professional record of 30 wins, one draw, and 28 knockouts.

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According to publicly available information, Davis is currently facing pending legal proceedings in the United States that could result in a trial and affect his ability to defend the title within the timeframes established by WBA regulations.

As a result, and in accordance with Championship Rules C.21, C.22, and C.27, as well as the provisions of the WBA Code of Ethics, the Association has declared him Champion in Recess.

As part of the resolution, the WBA has ordered Schofield and Bahdi to contest the vacant WBA Lightweight title in a bout that will shape the immediate future of one of boxing’s most competitive divisions.

The resolution has been officially communicated to all parties involved. It takes effect immediately and supersedes any previous rulings involving the aforementioned boxers. Any issues that may arise during the process will be resolved in accordance with the WBA’s internal rules and regulations.

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Gervonta Davis’ return to ring ruled out for rest of year in bad news for Devin Haney

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Gervonta Davis’ comeback has been ruled out for the rest of the year.

It comes as bad news for Devin Haney, who had been pursuing an autumn showdown with ‘Tank’.

Haney revealed last week that Davis’ team had reached out to make the fight.

However, Haney’s father and manager, Bill, was informed by Al Haymon of PBC that Davis won’t be able to compete until the first quarter of 2027.

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The development, which was relayed to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger on Tuesday, leaves a WBO mandatory defence against Keyshawn Davis as the most likely next move for Haney.

‘The Dream’ was ordered to defend his WBO welterweight title against Keyshawn earlier this month.

The current state of Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson

Haney’s father claims negotiations with Stevenson have stalled after his son agreed to meet the WBC super lightweight champion at a 144lbs catchweight.

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“We have Shakur Stevenson standing in the way of Devin’s quest to be on the Mount Rushmore of boxing,” Bill told Ring Magazine.

“Because with three divisions and the youngest undisputed champion, I don’t know if we’re going to get all the respect we need unless we run through all of them.

Gervonta Davis’ legal issues leave future uncertain

While Haney’s next steps are now a little clearer, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Davis.

He hasn’t set foot in the ring since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025 and has repeatedly seen his next fight pushed back over the last 16 months amid mounting legal issues.

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Davis had been set to box Jake Paul in a high-profile exhibition bout in November, but the fight was cancelled after a civil lawsuit was filed against ‘Tank’ alleging domestic abuse.

The Baltimore boxer is accused of battery and kidnapping stemming from an altercation at a Miami Gentleman’s club in October last year.

A Maryland judge issued a warrant for his arrest in April after the incident was deemed to have potentially violated Davis’ probation order for a hit and run in November 2020.

 

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Finally! Gervonta Davis comeback fight plan takes another twist

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A major update has been revealed on when Gervonta Davis may potentially return to the ring.

There has been many rumours regarding the future of ‘Tank’ over the past few months, with the Baltimore fighter having not been in action since his controversial majority decision draw with Lamont Roach back in March 2025.

Gervonta DavisAny hopes of seeing that anytime soon appear to have been ruled out though, after Mike Coppinger revealed that Haney’s father and trainer Bill stated ‘Tank’ won’t be ready to return until next year.

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“Devin Haney now looking to fight either Shakur Stevenson or Keyshawn Davis this fall, Bill Haney tells me, after he was told by Al Haymon that Gervonta Davis won’t be available to fight until early 2027.”

While boxing fans will be disappointed to have to wait longer for ‘Tank’ to return, possible fights between Haney and either Shakur Stevenson or Keyshawn Davis would still act as major attractions

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Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford gives verdict on Shakur Stevenson vs Haney: “He’ll see no threat”

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Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford has offered his thoughts on a potential clash between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, which could be fought at a catchweight of 144lbs.

While there is seemingly no agreement in place, Haney has claimed via social media that he would be willing to sacrifice 3lbs for the sake of a deal.

This would mean forgoing the right to retain his WBO welterweight title, which he secured with a unanimous decision victory over Brian Norman Jr in November.

Since then, ‘The Dream’ has been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, but is clearly more enthused by a lucrative matchup with Stevenson.

The four-division world champion comes off a wide points victory over Teofimo Lopez, who he dethroned for the WBO super-lightweight title in January.

Like Haney, Stevenson is a promotional free agent but has been linked with a move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, who do not currently recognise 140lbs as a weight class.

Nevertheless, the 28-year-old could end up facing Haney in a battle between two pound-for-pound stars, with coach Ford telling Fight Hub TV that he struggles to name a clear favourite.

“Devin – he’s a good boxer. And Shakur’s a good boxer. That’s a boxing match to be watched.

“Devin probably sees no threat – it’s not like he’s going in against a puncher. So Devin might take a chance. [It’s about] who throws the best shots that night.

“Devin can box, and Shakur… he’s a master at what he does.”

While both are unbeaten technicians, many would argue that Stevenson boasts the advantages when it comes to ring IQ, while Haney is evidently the more physically imposing operator.

As a three-weight world champion, too, the 27-year-old could represent Stevenson’s toughest potential opponent.

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