Gervonta Davis has more concerns than Floyd Schofield as the WBA’s 30-day lightweight championship clock continues to tick down on a deadline that suddenly seems a lot less significant than it did a week ago.

As WBN previously reported, highlighting the confusion surrounding the WBA’s mandatory order, there are only 23 days left until the conclusion of negotiations between Davis and number one contender Floyd Schofield.

Floyd Schofield is waiting

Schofield keeps the pressure on while Davis remains noiseless on the matter.

The undefeated contender has posted repeatedly about Davis on social media in recent weeks, and recently drew attention to the passing deadline.

“Negotiations have begun with only 23 days remaining. I wonder what will happen now with the current Tank Davis situation,” Schofield wrote, asking what effect this might have on the WBA order.

The post was another reminder that while Schofield appears fully focused on securing his first shot at a world title, there is still uncertainty on the champion’s side.

It is unclear whether Davis focuses on any of these issues.

Gervonta Davis

His last public appearance was alongside Adrien Broner on a livestream that felt more like checking on a friend than a boxing discussion. There was no indication that the mandatory title negotiations occupied most of Davis’s attention.

This is hardly surprising.

Davis publicly retired from the sport before agreeing to face Jake Paul in a lucrative crossover fight. This deal later collapsed due to legal complications that still persist.

Reports indicate that Davis is still dealing with the consequences of a probation violation stemming from the incident at a Miami strip club that derailed Paul’s fight.

The matter has become so grave that questions about Davis’ immediate future compete with questions about who he will fight next.

WBA title clock

This leaves the WBA in an increasingly awkward position after Davis was granted champion status during his hiatus in January.

The organization ordered Davis and Schofield to begin negotiations. Schofield is waiting. The deadline is approaching.

With the clock ticking, the irony is that the biggest obstacle to the fight may have nothing to do with Floyd Schofield.

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