Gervonta Davis has reportedly joined forces with esteemed trainer Jose Benavidez Sr, who sees no need for ‘Tank’ to rematch one of his former foes.
The former world champion is set to return to action later this year, only a specific date and opponent remains unclear after he pulled out of negotiations with Floyd Schofield.
This fight would have presented ‘Tank’ with the opportunity to reclaim his WBA title, which he retained with a controversial draw against Lamont Roach in March 2025.
Since then, the American has remained out of the ring – facing domestic violence allegations – but is seemingly eager to stage his comeback fight before long.
It has also been reported that Davis is now training with Benavidez Sr, the father and head coach of three-division world champion David Benavidez.
If this is indeed the case, it is unlikely that ‘Tank’s’ next outing will be against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, who was initially reported as his comeback opponent.
Their first encounter resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Davis, yet Cruz gave a tenacious account of himself when they collided in December 2021.
According to a resurfaced Fight Hub TV interview with Benavidez Sr, though, there is very little value in the 31-year-old entering a rematch with ‘Pitbull’.
“There’s no f**king way Tank Davis is gonna give Pitbull a rematch – there’s no need for it. I think Gervonta won [their first fight] fair and square.
“I’m a Mexican – I like Pitbull – but I think Gervonta would stop him [in a rematch]. He’s just a f**king animal; he’s a monster.”
If Davis has in fact parted ways with Calvin Ford, his long-time trainer, then it is fair to assume that Cruz will not be at the top of Benavidez Sr’s list of opponents.
