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Gervonta Davis offered a speedy track to another world title on one condition

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Gervonta Davis offered fast track to another world title under one condition

Gervonta Davis got a fresh chance to win the world title.

Davis has not fought since then his controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025with legal issues outside the ring preventing “Tank” from acting for an extended period of time.

He was stripped of his WBA lightweight title and named champion on hiatus, but reports in recent weeks suggest the 31-year-old will return to competition at some stage later this year. probation violation announced last week may change that.

If he returns in 2026, he has been ordered to face WBA number one contender Floyd Schofield, but now another world champion has revealed he would be willing to face ‘Tank’.

The fighter in question is O’Shaquie Foster, who defended his WBC super featherweight title on Saturday with a majority decision victory over Ray Ford.

He spoke at the post-fight press conferenceFoster shared his thoughts on a possible matchup with Davis.

“I would love this fight. I would definitely take this fight in a heartbeat.”

“Tank” has not fought at super featherweight since his October 2020 knockout victory over Leo Santa Cruz. he has said in the past that he would be confident of getting back down to his more natural 130 pounds, but the years that have passed since then may have made that a much more difficult task. If he can do it again, the 31-year-old could quickly win the WBC belt.

In addition to calling up Davis, Foster also discussed several other possible options.

“Shakur, Lamont, whoever. Hitchins is already on the run, so I can’t get him. Whoever they send at me, whoever they put in front of me, I’m going to take them down until they say I’m number one.”

The super featherweight champion had a heated confrontation with Shakur Stevenson following his victory over Ford, which perhaps made the next fight more realistic than a clash with Davis, who has also been linked to fighting Stevenson multiple times over the years.

Foster seems keen on moving up, so he could face Davis at lightweight in the future.

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Gervonta Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford verdict on Shakur Stevenson vs. Haney fight: ‘He won’t see any threat’

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Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford gives verdict on Shakur Stevenson vs Haney: “He’ll see no threat”

Gervonta Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford shared his thoughts on a potential fight between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney that could be fought at the 144-pound catchweight.

Although no agreement appeared to be reached, Haney stated on social media that he would be willing to sacrifice £3 in the name of an agreement.

This would mean giving up his right to retain the WBO welterweight title that earned him a unanimous decision victory over Brian Norman Jr in November.

“The Dream” has since been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, but he was clearly more enthused about a lucrative matchup with Stevenson.

The four-division world champion is eliminated victory by wide points over Teofimo Lopezwhom he dethroned in January while fighting for the WBO super lightweight title.

Like Haney, Stevenson is a free agent with the promotion, but has been linked with a move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, which does not currently recognize a 140-pound weight class.

Nevertheless, the 28-year-old could face Haney in a fight between two stars fighting on a pound-for-pound basis, and trainer Ford told him that Fighting Hub TV that he has difficulty picking a clear favorite.

“Devin – he’s a good boxer. And Shakur is a good boxer. This is a must-watch boxing match.

“Devin probably doesn’t see any threat – it’s not like he’s fighting a boxer. So Devin can take a risk. [It’s about] who throws the best shots of the night.

“Devin can box and Shakur… is a master at what he does.”

While both are undefeated technicians, many would argue that Stevenson has the edge when it comes to in-ring IQ, while Haney is clearly an operator with an impressive physical build.

As a three-weight world champion, the 27-year-old may represent Stevenson’s toughest potential opponent.

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Shakur Stevenson says Conor Benn would have to fight until he was 40 to reach his level

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“As a player, he’s at a lower level. Like at a lower level. A level at more than one level. There’s nothing to even discuss. No, he’s at a lower level,” Shakur said on Andre Ward’s YouTube channel.

Stevenson admitted that Benn has improved in recent years, but believes the difference remains significant.

“What I will say about Conor Benn, he’s very focused and he’s getting better and better. He’s not just staying in the same place. I see him getting better and better. But when you’re at this level and someone at this level, you kind of like to get a little bit better, but it’s not going to happen,” Shakur said.

When asked what divides them, Stevenson pointed to what he believes is a lack of experience and understanding of the sport.

“He doesn’t know enough. He doesn’t know a lot of things that I know,” Shakur said of Conor.

Stevenson also questioned Benn’s position in the sport despite the money he had made during his career.

“I think Conor Benn is a great businessman. He’s a low-level fighter who’s making money at the highest level,” Shakur said.

Benn’s recent opponents include Peter Dobson, Rodolfo Orozco, former WBA junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis and Chris Eubank Jr. His victories over Prograis and Eubank came at 37 and 35 respectively.

Both fighters have been linked to a possible future fight since Benn entered the ring following Stevenson’s win over Teofimo Lopez earlier this year. Stevenson revealed his side had contacted us about taking the fight, but said he had been told Benn’s team were not interested.

Shakur currently holds the WBO welterweight title, while Benn continues to campaign at welterweight. No fight has been announced between the two.

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