Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (29-0, 27 KO’s) is stirring the boxing world with whispers of a grand summer return, this time on British soil, under the bright lights of Amazon Prime Video PPV. The buzz around Davis’s UK debut is palpable, yet it comes with a twist of uncertainty, as his opponent remains a mystery.
Full story report @RingMagazine who claim Gervonta Davis’ next fight is being eyed for the UK.
The challenge, however, lies not in finding a worthy adversary but in navigating the complex landscape of British boxing promotion. The reluctance of local promoters to match Davis with a non-British fighter stems from a practical standpoint – such a matchup offers little to the local market’s growth and appeal.
With the talent pool at Davis’s usual weights—135, 140, and 147—appearing sparse in the UK, the quest for a high-caliber British opponent turns arduous. The names in the mix, like Maxi Hughes, Joe Cordina, and Josh Taylor, bring intrigue but also the risk of a promotional misstep for PBC on their new streaming platform venture. Davis’s UK foray is laden with potential yet fraught with pitfalls, making this summer’s boxing calendar a focal point for fans and critics alike.
