Whilst Gervonta Davis’ comeback date is unknown, his opponent may become obvious in the coming weeks, as his targeted dance partner has shared his willingness to accept a fight with the Baltimore-born knockout artist.
Davis has not won a fight since June 2024, with his lone outing since being a controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr – which many fans felt should have cost him both his WBA lightweight world title and his undefeated record.
However, whilst Roach couldn’t capture Davis’ 135lb belt, the WBA have since demoted ‘Tank’ to champion-in-recess, after he was issued with an arrest warrant regarding allegations of domestic violence.
Although, when discussing his eventual return on social media, Davis admitted his intentions of rematching Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, whom he defeated by unanimous-decision in December 2021.
“I’m taking him [Cruz] next, soon as my knee gets better.”
In response, Cruz’s advisor, Sean Gibbons, has now told BoxingScene that Davis sits at the top of Cruz’s hit-list, describing their meeting as ‘unfinished business’ after their enthralling encounter over four years ago.
“He called me and has put together a little hit-list of three guys. At the top of the list is Gervonta Davis. It marks unfinished business for ‘Pitbull’, and Gervonta has lots of unfinished business.
“I think that can come together in this timeframe. Gervonta beat him already; is backed in a corner; doesn’t want to fight Shakur or Roach. He needs a guy who’ll bring him money. ‘Pitbull’ earned the right for that signature fight.
“The big, big one that captivates audiences, and with Gervonta or Ryan [Garcia], he would capture that. The guy’s itching to do something in a big way.”
It remains to be seen whether Davis will return to the ring anytime soon, but if he does, a second showdown with Cruz could be in store.
