Gervonta Davis sent a shockwave down the boxing world when he took to the stage to promote the Lamont Roach Jr. fight. Many expected him to lay out a plan for a more productive 2025—more fights, activity, and hopefully some big events under his GTD promotions. But it all came crashing down when the fans realized it was an announcement of his retirement.

Davis, 30, will stand across from Roach Jr., 29, on March 1, where he will defend his WBA title for the second time. The fans expected him to carry on the momentum he got from the Frank Martin fight this June. Instead, he gave fans an ultimatum—he is on his last run in boxing, which will end in 2025. He declared, “After next year, I’m out of it… Out of the sport.”

But why is ‘Tank’ eager to bask in the comforts of a retirement life when he’s only 30? What about the fans and the ambition to put on a show for them? It seems it’s all getting a bit too boring for Davis. He expressed his candid opinions about his retirement call when he appeared in an interview with Fight Hub TV.

The 30-0 record holder admitted he lost interest in the sweet science and grew weary of it. He declared, “It’s trash… This sh-t is trash, garbage… Fed up. Fed up with whole sh-t.”

These comments wouldn’t sit well with most fans, especially with those who campaigned and demanded he take up tougher fights and fight the best in the division. However, Davis found solace in making strategic calls, making money, and doing what he liked the most—knocking out opponents. The question remains: how will the fans remember the Baltimore native and how will they judge his legacy?

Gervonta Davis: casting judgment on his legacy

Davis addressed the same question when he had a conversation with Fight Hype. When asked about whether he would insert his name among the greatest, the WBA champion disclosed, “I don’t even care about that, bro. I don’t even care about that, and where I’m from, bro, I will forever be greatest. I will be a forever G to myself.”

While the fans have only a year to enjoy Davis’ explosive boxing and backflips in the ring, it doesn’t mean his fight with Roach Jr. will be his last. He could squeeze in a couple of fights in 2025 before drawing curtains on his pro career. What’s more?

The lightweight champion is still under a multi-contract with the PBC, which spanned 6-7 fights, and also reportedly had a clause to fight Shakur Stevenson. What will happen to his contractual obligations now? No one is sure now. It remains to be seen how the situation develops and whether Davis is hellbent on sticking to his retirement plan.

What do you make of this comment by Gervonta Davis about his retirement? Do you believe he will hang up his gloves for good? Let us know in the comments below.