Gervonta Davis’ ‘Dangerous’ Decision Against Floyd Mayweather Leaves Boxing World Stunned

For the longest time, five-time world champion, Gervonta Davis, was boxing superstar. Floyd Mayweather Jr’s, blue-eyed boy. And has been promoted by Mayweather Promotions for the majority of his career. However, it seems like Davis’ long association with Mayweather and his promotional company has come to an end. In fact, he recently opened up about the same during a press conference.

Davis is currently set to face Hector Garcia at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on January 7, 2023. Moreover, the fight will see him defend his WBA (Regular) lightweight title.

Meanwhile, he was at the presser for this upcoming fight. At the event, he was interviewed by FightHype, who asked him about leaving Mayweather Promotions.

Gervonta Davis opens up about leaving Mayweather Promotions

Gervonta Davis had a few choice words to say about his time with Mayweather Promotions and also about leaving the company. He responded by saying, “I’m on my own type of joint. But much love to Mayweather Promotions you know what I mean. Leonard, Floyd, all them guys. I definitely appreciate you coming you know.”

He further added, “I’m just doing my own thing. Not sad, in the future, we can work together and everything like that. I’m coming, get my own passions.”

Davis also mentioned that Mayweather did all he could for him. But, he has to focus on making it on his own henceforth.

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This statement came at a time when Matchroom Boxing’s main man, Eddie Hearn, contacted Davis with a USD 10 million offer.

Fans share their thoughts on the statement by Davis

Boxing fans were intrigued to hear the statements that Davis made about leaving Mayweather Promotions. In fact, they took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.

User @LBoogie_PA felt that Davis made the right decision. And also mentioned that Mayweather was overshadowing him.

Similarly, user @DJKBOX101 also felt that the dissociation was for the best.

A few users drew parallels between Davis and Mayweather leaving his promoter. And mentioned that Davis also has to make his own label.

User @FOODREVOLUTIO10 commended Davis for ‘leaving a situation that wasn’t best suited for him’. Meanwhile, user @bombsboxing felt that Davis was being cautious while choosing his words.

However, user @bobbysanchezzz believed that leaving Mayweather was a dangerous situation for Davis.

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Was it a good decision for Davis to leave Mayweather Promotions? Let us know in the comments below.