Gervonta Davis vs. Conor Benn: Mayweather Promotions’ CEO Stays Mum on Abdul Wahid’s Next Move

Who will Gervonta Davis (aka Abdul Wahid) fight next? It seems to be a question on everyone’s mind right now. However, there doesn’t seem to be a solid answer to it. Some recent reports suggested ‘Tank’ Davis would fight Frank Martin, but nothing is official yet. Meanwhile, Leonard Ellerbe opted to stay quiet about a potential fight between Davis and Conor Benn. 

Earlier this year, Eddie Hearn revealed he is in talks with Davis for a clash against Conor Benn. He even highlighted a $10 million plus gate and PPV revenue offer made to Davis for the fight. However, claiming Hearn didn’t offer enough money, Davis refused to accept the challenge. Davis wrote in a tweet, “The spoon fed white boy keep trying to cheat me outta my f**king money b***h.” Fast forward to yesterday, in an interview with AKHi TV, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions hinted at Davis’ next move! 

Leonard Ellerbe doesn’t want to disrespect Eddie Hearn

Speaking to Ellerbe, the reporter quickly brought up the potential matchup between Davis and Benn at 147 lbs. In response, Floyd Mayweather’s business partner said, “I don’t have [any] comments about no Conor Benn. I mean ‘Tank’ wants to work, he wants to fight, and he’s getting ready to fight.”

Moreover, when the reporter highlighted Davis’ decision to decline Hearn’s previous offer because of money, Ellerbe refused to give a statement, claiming, “I can’t really say what I want to say without disrespecting Hearn and them.” Addressing Davis’ next move, Ellerbe made it clear that ‘Tank” Davis is the boss when it comes to what he wants to do. 

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However, Ellerbe suggested, “He [is] getting ready to make a big announcement [about] what he’s going to do.” While clouds of doubt loom over the Benn vs. Davis fight, a recent report suggests Davis has dropped hints about his next fight. 

Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: A done deal?

Despite no official announcements from either Martin or Davis, a tweet from talkSport editor Michael Benson suggests Davis hinted that the fight would transpire on June 22. Since his win over Ryan Garcia in April last year, Davis has been in a limbo unable to make a move in his boxing career.

However, Benson wrote, “Gervonta Davis has indicated that his next fight vs Frank Martin is now being planned for June 22nd at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.” What’s more, Benson revealed that the potential fight will have Davis’ WBA lightweight title on the line. 

As things stand now, Gervonta Davis seems to be moving forward with his fight against Frank Martin. However, CEO of Mayweather Promotion has drummed up some speculation about a potential fight between Conor Benn and Davis. Regardless, it’s highly unlikely that Davis would fight Benn, especially since some reports suggest Benn is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao. Who do you think Davis should fight next? Let us know in the comment section below.

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