Gervonta Davis’ return may soon become clear as “real talks” with the opponent are expected to happen “very soon.”

The 31-year-old has not fought since March 2025, when he defended the WBA lightweight world title after a controversial draw with Lamont Roach.

“Tank” has since been recognized as a “champion in hiatus” by the WBA, mainly due to his passivity, but also due to allegations of domestic violence.

Such allegations made by his former partner, Courtney Rossel, resulted in Davis being removed from a canceled exhibition match against Jake Paul last November.

Recently, however, the fighter from Baltimore announced his return to the ring, mentioning Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz – whom he unanimously named in 2021 – as a potential opponent at 140 pounds.

However, if he wants to regain his former WBA title, Davis will most likely be ordered to fight the sanctioning organization’s No. 1 contender at 135 pounds, Floyd Schofield.

In pursuit of the ‘tank’ fight, ‘Kid Austin’s father and trainer, Schofield Sr., stated that talks are ongoing about the two fighters meeting in July.

Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya confirmed these talks to the media Fighting Hub TVbut he also wondered whether the 23-year-old he was promoting was ready for such a huge challenge.

“There will be real talks soon. If “Kid Austin” wants to take on “Tank”, then I, as the promoter, [that’s] what I need to get for him.

“As a promoter, I still feel like I would give him one more fight and then attack ‘Tank.’ But if he wants it right away, let’s go.

“In my opinion it would not be the right decision, but if the father and the child want it, I will have to insist.

“I’m not sure what ‘Tank’ Davis is doing exactly, but I hear he wants to fight in the third quarter of this year.”

Schofield hasn’t fought since last June, when the best victory of his career came after a first-round stoppage of former world champion Tevin Farmer.

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The former two-division world champion reacted after Lou DiBella claimed White was already a better promoter, pointing to his achievements in the UFC and financial support as Zuffa Boxing begins to expand.

Malignaggi rejected this idea, arguing that White’s boxing record was still too circumscribed to support this thesis.

“We haven’t seen enough of Dana White in boxing,” Malignaggi told Boxingscene about Zuffa. “He’s been pretty average so far.”

He added that while White has plenty of financial support, that alone does not guarantee success in a sport that operates differently from mixed martial arts.

“There is a gigantic war chest, but he can still throw the whole bag and fail,” Malignaggi said.

Instead, Malignaggi pointed to Hearn’s achievements, citing the number of champions produced under Matchroom Boxing and the company’s continued presence around the world.

“Eddie Hearn is the better promoter at the moment,” he said. “He created more champions. He does more.”

Trainer Stephen Edwards also questioned DiBella’s stance, noting that Zuffa Boxing is still in its early stages and has not yet produced enough results to warrant comparison.

White has begun to put together a lineup that includes Jai Opetaia and Richardson Hitchins, but his long-term impact on boxing remains unconfirmed.

Malignaggi’s point comes down to results. Zuffa has signed names such as Jai Opetaia and Conor Benn, but early performances have yet to force the rest of the sport to respond.

There is no milestone event or signature night involved. Hearn, in turn, has spent years building champions and guiding sanctioning bodies to make grave fights. Until Zuffa delivers something at this level, claims of its dominance continue to outweigh what has actually been produced.

Teddy Atlas believes one fighter has a slight advantage ahead of Saturday’s clash between David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez.

It looks like Benavidez will become a three-division world champion next weekend as he makes an ambitious move up to cruiserweight to challenge unified champion Ramirez for his WBA and WBO titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

With just a few hours left until the fight, respected coach-turned-analyst Atlas gave his final verdict on the fight: reveal in The Fight that he felt the “Mexican Monster” should win the competitive battle.

“I like Benavidez. I think it will be a close fight. It will be a good fight and a really competitive fight where I wouldn’t be shocked even if there was a possibility of a draw.

“I think Benavidez’s speed will be a factor and his ability to get open in those sets, but Ramirez’s stability and his skill… Benavidez will connect with punches and hit you, especially if he puts you on the ropes, but Ramirez will hit you as well.

“He can counter punch. He can mix well, he can fight inside and out, they both love to hit the body. I think it’s going to be a very close, competitive fight.”

“A little more pure talent on Benavidez’s side, but don’t forget that talent is to be stable, reliable and consistent, and Ramirez is like that. I like Benavidez in a really close fight.”

One of the people who does not agree with Atlas is Ramirez’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who criticized the “Mexican Monster’s” chin before Saturday’s fight and believes that his protégé will win by knockout.