After Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia’s fight has seen improvements over the last few days, the boxing world can not be more curious than ever to see the mega-fight on 15th April. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis will enter the ring as the betting favorite of everyone. Meanwhile, a picture of Floyd Mayweather with ‘Tank’ Davis has resurfaced on the internet, which has created a stir among fans.
A boxing page named ‘El Virus Del Boxeo’ has shared a throwback image where the young ‘Tank’ Davis was seen posing happily with Floyd Mayweather. Very few would know the relationship between Floyd Mayweather and Davis, and how Mayweather helped him to achieve success Davis. The picture is telling the story of Mayweather’s bond with Gervonta Davis.
Gervonta Davis shares a beautiful bond with Floyd Mayweather
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Davis is surely one of the biggest names in boxing in recent times. He has come a long way to prove his mettle and making a stat of undisputed 28-0 is not a cup of tea for everyone. Though, all his achievements might not be possible if the legend, Floyd Mayweather did not back him up.
Gervonta Davis started his journey with Floyd Mayweather in 2015. It was summer camp and Davis was at the training camp of Adrien Broner. Later He met with the man himself, Floyd Mayweather. After the incident, he went with Floyd Mayweather’s promotion to flourish further. Later under Mayweather’s supervision, Davis won his first title fight against Jose Pedraza won his first ever IBF title, with the ‘TKO of the year’. And everyone knows the history henceforth.
It is safe to say that, although having some extraordinary skills, Floyd Mayweather helped Gervonta Davis a lot with is upliftment and helping him reach the heights. Meanwhile, ‘El Virus Del Boxeo’ shared the image with the caption “Floyd Mayweather y Gervonta “Tank” Davis”.
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Even after Davis split with Floyd Mayweather recently they did not possess any bad feelings for each other.
Gervonta Davis split with Floyd Mayweather
Davis ended his contract with Floyd Mayweather promotion, with Rolly Romero last year. After the fight, Davis parted ways with Mayweather. At that time there were some rumors about money issues being the reason behind their split. However, they have not engaged in a public spat after that.
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Every prospect or boxer has the desire to train under Mayweather at one point in their boxing journey. Gervonta Davis not only achieved that but also was a close association with the Tank. Meanwhile, what do you think of the picture? Please let us know in the comments.