Gervonta Davis has been named as the most desirable opponent for another American star, even if his ring return continues to hang in the balance.
The 31-year-old has not fought since March 2025, back when he retained his WBA world lightweight title with a controversial draw against Lamont Roach.
After that, ‘Tank’ was in negotiations for an immediate rematch with Roach before turning his attention towards a more lucrative exhibition match with Jake Paul.
This was supposed to take place last November, only for Davis to be removed from the event following accusations of domestic violence.
Having now been made WBA ‘champion in recess’, the American finally appears to be plotting a comeback fight, quite possibly against WBO world welterweight champion Devin Haney.
News emerged towards the end of last month that the respective teams of Davis and Haney are in talks, despite the latter having been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis.
Following his title-winning triumph against Brian Norman Jr in November, ‘The Dream’ has seemingly passed the grace period for a voluntary defence and must now agree terms with Keyshawn by July 20, otherwise their contest will go to a purse bid hearing.
Regardless of his son’s mandatory obligation, though, manager Bill Haney has told Ring Magazine that ‘Tank’ remains at the top of their hit list.
“The biggest and the best fight I think, that everyone in culture, sports and entertainment would love [to see], would be ‘Tank’. He’s at the top of the list.”
Bill went on to claim that he has already spoken with Al Haymon, Davis’ promoter, about staging the possible Haney fight.
