Gervonta Davis is getting heat for chasing money instead of tough fights. The boxing world's worried he's lost his competitive edge and is more interested in big paydays than building his legacy.
Tim Bradley, a former world champ turned analyst, didn't pull any punches when he talked about Davis. He said, "Tank is finished. He's already mentally hung up the gloves." This comment got fans talking on social media about where Davis' career is headed.
Davis used to be known for his power, speed, and ring presence. Now, it looks like he's all about the cash. He's been avoiding top active boxers and seems to prefer flashy matchups that aren't as challenging. There's talk he might fight Jake Paul or even Manny Pacquiao – fights that would bring in millions but wouldn't do much for his boxing cred.
Last year, Davis made a whopping $30 million for his fight with Ryan Garcia. Since then, folks have noticed his competitive fire seems to have dimmed. His recent performance against Lamont Roach was a letdown – he looked out of shape, had no rhythm, and seemed to be running on empty.
Davis also turned down a fight with Shakur Stevenson. Many fans think this could've been a historic bout, but Davis wasn't willing to take the risk. It's left people wondering if he's still got the hunger for tough fights.
Bradley didn't stop with his first comment. He added:
"He's thinking about something else. He doesn't want to know about boxing anymore."
Some boxing experts have weighed in on why Davis might be avoiding a fighter like Stevenson:
"Shakur would run him all over the fight. Even if Tank won, it would be an ugly fight. He doesn't need that drama."
Davis is at a crossroads in his career. He's got millions in the bank and tons of fans. But there are big questions about what kind of legacy he'll leave behind and whether he still loves the sport.
Bradley summed it up:
"Tank is mentally out, he's already thinking about retirement."
It's a tricky situation. Fights against guys like Paul or Pacquiao would make Davis a ton of money. A win over Pacquiao might even look better on paper because of Manny's legendary status. But for true boxing fans, these aren't the fights they want to see Davis in.
Davis has got some thinking to do. Will he chase more paydays or try to cement his place in boxing history? The ball's in his court.
