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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Gervonta Davis glanced at the crowd and pointed to the hulking man in the oversized glass and tailored suit. “What’s that guy’s name here, with the glasses on? Larry?” Davis said. “I worked with him my last camp. I see what he do. We know what he do.”
Eddie Hearn is not shy about tipping his hand as it relates to nabbing prospective clients. The head of Matchroom Boxing made it clear recently he would make an “aggressive” play to try and sign hard-punching lightweight Gervonta Davis. Of course, Hearn’s gambit depends on whether or not Davis would be contractually cleared to entertain such an offer. Davis has long fought under the Mayweather
The commendable performance that invigorated Isaac Cruz’s career still makes him think about what he could’ve done better. The Mexican lightweight contender is proud of how he pushed Gervonta Davis the night of December 5 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He just wishes he had been even more aggressive against Davis, who was forced to fight off of his back foot more than usual during their highly competitive, 12-round, 135-pound championship clash.
Roy Jones Jr. is one of the most decorated boxers over the last 35 years. The Olympics medalist, 1990s fighter of the decade, International Boxing Hall of Fame fighter, and respected boxing broadcaster is now in the second act of his career as a coach and promoter of Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Rolando Romero arrived shirtless again last Thursday for another press conference for his rescheduled showdown with Gervonta Davis. Until they jawed at each other following the formal portion of the event, though, this was a more reserved Romero than the antagonist who relentlessly taunted Davis during their initial press conference October 21 in Los Angeles. There wasn’t as much trash talk between them Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where they’ll square off in a Showtime Pay-Per-View main event May 28.
Five division world champion Floyd Mayweather denies that he intentionally tried to overshadow the media event that was being staged by one of his company fighters, Gervonta 'Tank' Davis.
SAN ANTONIO – Ryan Garcia and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis held court at separate press conferences nearly 1,900 miles apart to sell their next respective fights.
By Keith Idec - Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia were more than 1,800 miles apart Thursday, busy promoting fights they’re heavily favored to win. Garcia, eager to fight after a 15-month absence, predicted he’ll knock out Emmanuel Tagoe in a main event DAZN will stream Saturday night from Alamodome in San Antonio. Davis, again agitated by a talkative rival, promised to knock out Rolando Romero in their Showtime Pay-Per-View main event May 28 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, N.Y – They were sizing each other up, jawing at each other for what seemed like two straight minutes, but by the time trainer Calvin Ford managed to pull his charge away from the verbal fracas, Gervonta Davis had seen all that he needed from his boisterous nemesis Rolando Romero.
Davis, Romero Brooklyn Press Conference Photos Gallery - Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, boxing’s hottest attraction, and unbeaten No. 1-ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando Romero went face to face and chest-to-chest at a hot-tempered press conference on Thursday to preview their volatile matchup for Davis’s WBA Lightweight Title taking place Saturday, May 28 on SHOWTIME PPV from Barclays Center in Brooklyn headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Amanda Westcott)