Comments Thread For: Gervonta Davis, Floyd Mayweather at Odds, Sosa Bout in Doubt?

[Motorcity Cobra]

SMH. Young dude needs to suck it up, shut his mouth, and - at least for now -and do what Floyd tells him IMO. Floyd's not asking him to do anything unreasonable. Can't let a great opportunity like the one he has with Floyd pass him by just because he's homesick. Should build up some experience and cachet before trying to stand up to Floyd on what he should do with his career IMO.

Gervonta is a grown man and at the end of the day can do what he wants but I think it's a big mistake not listening to Floyd at this point in his career...

Yep. People so quick to jump on Floyd because they hate him but Davis needs to listen to what Floyd is telling him. Davis needs to get out of BMore. I look at his instagram, Twitter, and his broadcasts on Periscope. The environment he's in isn't good for him. Floyd has invested a lot of money in this kid and he knows this fight against Sosa is a big step up. He wants Davis away from that environment and in Vegas where he can keep an eye on him.

Some guys just got that hometown mentality. They think their block is the center of the universe. Even Broner admitted he has to get out of Cincy because it's to many distractions. Floyd saw what Grand Rapids did to his family and got the hell outta there. Most people don't realize your friends don't really want to see you doing better than them. I want to see you doing good but not better than them. They want your spot. Lil boosie calls it "hypnotized with hatred"

[boxinghead530]

I dont get it. So Floyd is going to put the title shot on hold and shelve him because Tank doesnt want to move to Vegas?

[jkirk039]

I can see the intent, he spoke about it before. Wanting to get him out of that environment so he can focus on his path and not allow all those things around him to derail what he has going for himself. Maybe if someone had done something similar to Broner he'd be in a better place right now. People that don't think will call Mayweather a control freak just look like somebody that cares to me.

[The Gambler1981]

Floyd is right but if Davis heart isn't in being focused only on his boxing career it is not like moving to Vegas is going to help him because trouble can be got into there just as easily as Baltimore.

Athleticism is great, boxing skills are great, work ethic in the gym is great but eventually it comes down to keeping your eye on the ball and as guys get successful they are bound to lose that focus, but early on before a guy has even made it is a terrible sign for his long term potential.

[MasterPlan]

I'll move to Vegas and take the fight in your spot buddy.

[LOCOMEX89]

Ddi you even read the article?

Yes. Did you?

[Fetta]

Yes. Did you?

yes i did. Shows a kid who is fighting against good advise and a promoter who wants him to be the face and stay clear of trouble.

And Arum is known for shelving fighters so this has nothing to do with how good Floyd is

[Motorcity Cobra]

And here comes **** starter #1

Made a phone call, yeah, Gervonta Davis and his promoter(you know who) aren't seeing eye-to-eye on many things, LOL #boxing

— Steve Kim (@steveucnlive) August 23, 2016

Don't get hurt putting out fake info Steve. Thank you! https://t.co/VyLwun7KsX

— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) August 23, 2016

[TheCell8]

Gervonta Davis is easily the best prospect Mayweather Promotions has. Has potential to be very good. Losing him would be devastating. Especially since they couldn't Mikey Garcia.

[Fetta]

And here comes **** starter #1

Made a phone call, yeah, Gervonta Davis and his promoter(you know who) aren't seeing eye-to-eye on many things, LOL #boxing

— Steve Kim (@steveucnlive) August 23, 2016

Don't get hurt putting out fake info Steve. Thank you! https://t.co/VyLwun7KsX

— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) August 23, 2016

Good thing the Tank called him out on BS quickly