Gervonta Davis to be approached for comeback fight ‘very soon’: “We have to push for it”
Gervonta Davis‘comeback might quickly develop into clear as “real talks” with an opponent are set to be occurring “very soon.”
The 31-year-old has not fought since March 2025, when he retained his WBA world light-weight title with a controversial draw against Lamont Roach.
Since then, ‘Tank’ has been made ‘champion in recess’ by the WBA, largely due to its inactivity but in addition due to allegations of home violence.
Such accusations, which have been made by his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel, resulted in Davis being faraway from his canceled exhibition match with Jake Paul final November.
More lately, although, the Baltimore man has teased a hoop return, naming Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz – who he has unanimously outpointed in 2021 – as a attainable opponent at 140lbs.
If, nevertheless, he needs to reclaim his previous WBA title, then Davis will doubtless be ordered to face the sanctioning physique’s No.1 contender at 135lbs, Floyd Schofield.
In pursuit of the ‘Tank’ fight, the daddy and coach of ‘Kid Austin’, Schofield Sr, has claimed there are ongoing talks for the pair to collide in July.
Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed these talks in media huddle with Fight Hub TVbut in addition debated whether or not the 23-year-old, who he promotes, is prepared for such a formidable problem.
“There will be actual talks occurring very quickly. If ‘Kid Austin’ desires to go after ‘Tank’ then, me as a promoter, [that’s] what I have to get him.
“As a promoter, I still feel that I would give him one more fight and then go after ‘Tank’. But, if he wants it right away – let’s go.
“It wouldn’t be the right decision in my eyes, but if the father and the kid want it, then that’s what I’ll have to push for.
“I’m not sure exactly what ‘Tank’ Davis is doing, but I did hear he does want to fight in the third quarter of this year.”
Schofield has not fought since final June, when a career-best victory to date got here through a first-round demolition of former world champion Tevin Farmer.
