Gervonta Davis is undoubtedly one of the modern greats. Since making his professional debut back in 2013, the Baltimorean has yet to lose a match and has world titles in three divisions. However, ever since he announced his desire to retire from the sport, his career has taken a weird turn on the back of two major instances.
The first, a controversial draw against Lamont Roach, which many think ‘Tank’ should have lost. However, the far more controversial incident happened earlier this month. On July 11, the 30-year-old was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from an alleged a—— on his ex-girlfriend on June 15, 2025. So far, the 30-0-1 boxer has pleaded not guilty and has his next court date on August 12.
Amidst the chaos, boxing insider Rick Glaser claimed that Gervonta Davis has walked away from the sport. He noted, however, that ‘Tank’ might return if his funds dwindle. Though the news caught fans off guard, the silence from the Baltimore native’s team lent credibility to the speculation.
That all changed a few hours ago when Davis’ trainer, Kenny Ellis, finally addressed the swirling reports. He took to his ‘X’ and dismissed all kinds of reports, declaring them as nothing but fake news. “Per usual FAKE news,” he wrote, putting a definitive end to the retirement talk with a single line.
Per usual FAKE news
— Kenny Ellis (@CoachKennyEllis) July 30, 2025
So, there you have it. For the time being, Gervonta Davis is not going anywhere. However, his current state in this sport is startling. Once termed as the best lightweight of the current generation, 2025 has painted Gervonta Davis in a new light. The situation has deteriorated so much that a former world champion even wished the retirement rumors were true.
Legend asks for Gervonta Davis’ retirement
Recently, former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley Jr. appeared in an interview with Fight Hub TV. Discussing a potential fight between Manny Pacquiao and Gervonta Davis, Junior didn’t mince his words, declaring that the Filipino icon would destroy Tank because the latter isn’t focused on boxing at all.
The California native looked heartbroken yet frustrated while looking at all the trouble the Baltimorean has been involved in. So much talent wasted. “No comment on the a—–, but I will tell you, Tank is done. Tank is… hung him up, the shoes off…Tank is done…Period,” Bradley said.
The 41-year-old states that the Baltimore native has already mentally checked out of boxing. Continuing in his present condition would only harm him, with no positive outcome. “Tank was checked out. Mentally, Tank is gone, mentally,” he said, predicting that we will never see him face Shakur Stevenson and the big-money fight he is chasing against Jake Paul will also never happen.
If Gervonta Davis plans to stay in boxing for a while longer, he certainly needs to make a statement. He would need to face and defeat one of the very best to reclaim his throne. But honestly, given the surrounding turmoil and his mental state, that seems like nothing but a pipe dream. What do you think?
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