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Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the reigning WBA lightweight champion, shocked the boxing world yet again by labeling the sport “trash” and confirming plans to retire before 2026. His blunt remarks were made during a chaotic press conference in New York City to announce his March 1 showdown with Lamont Roach at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The press conference started on a controversial note when Davis arrived over four hours late. Once present, he was visibly frustrated, delivering short, curt answers before making his retirement plans known.
“After next year, I’m out of it, out of the sport,” Davis declared. “I’ll probably be building my real estate portfolio. I’m just trying to separate myself from the limelight. I just want to be able to make money and stay out of the way; that’s it. I want to be living without being seen.”
Later, in an interview with Fight Hub TV, Davis didn’t hold back his emotions.“It’s trash. This s*** is trash, garbage. [I’m] Fed up. Fed up with the whole s***,” he vented.
Gervonta Davis Legacy on the Line
Despite his disdain for the sport, Davis’s in-ring achievements speak volumes. A three-division world champion, Davis boasts a career filled with highlight-reel knockouts and a loyal fanbase. His upcoming opponent, Lamont Roach, a super featherweight titleholder moving up from 130 pounds, has been dismissed by critics who believe Davis should seek a more legacy-defining bout.
However, Davis remains unfazed by the backlash, promising fans another electrifying performance.“I’m excited to be a part of this,” Davis said. “Come March 1, this is going to be a great event. It will be an exciting show, with the same results as always. You have to wait and see.”
This will mark Davis’s return to Barclays Center, a venue where he previously set records for attendance and revenue with his spectacular knockout of Rolando Romero in May 2022. The fight night energy in New York is something Davis openly cherishes.
“The people’s energy here is amazing. I won my first championship here. I have more followers from New York than almost anywhere. New Yorkers come with great energy,” he said.
Roach Ready for the Challenge
While many view Roach as the underdog, the 30-year-old challenger is confident he can upset the odds.“I don’t care about being the underdog or the favorite. Either way, I’m going to win,” Roach stated.
With Davis’s future in boxing now on a countdown, all eyes will be on March 1 to see if “Tank” can add another emphatic victory to his career—or if Roach will rise to the occasion and spoil Davis’s farewell tour.
Whether fans see Davis’s exit as a loss or a fresh chapter for the sport, one thing is certain: Gervonta Davis’s presence will be felt long after he steps out of the ring.
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