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In the fiercely competitive world of boxing,  Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, the undefeated champion, faced incarceration after his April bout against Ryan Garcia this year. Now that he’s out of jail, everyone is asking one question: when will the pugilist stage a comeback? Following rumors of a comeback match against Teofimo Lopez in January next year, fans are at the edge of their seat over this massive prospect.

Though these questions and speculations haven’t gone unnoticed by Tank Davis. He recently has been going on a Twitter rampage to reply to all the allegations and speculations on Twitter, and recently gave a brutal reply to a troll who questioned his boxing prowess.

 Gervonta Davis was furious over a critic’s comments

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Gervonta Davis recently found himself in the midst of a verbal duel. A critic dared to challenge Davis’s reputation beyond his weight class, prompting an immediate response from Tank. Gervonta is not the one to leave trolls unengaged, contrary to the widely acknowledged wisdom of not engaging with them. Criticism emerged, highlighting much discussion about his defense and stating that he doesn’t face opponents of significance. Gervonta left a threatening reply, clearly over the Twitter exchange. Shut up before I have my homie to f*ck ya little ugly a*s gf.”

Recently, Davis seemed fazed by the constant barrage of speculations about his comeback. After reports of Tank and Teofimo matchup for January 20th of next year took the internet by storm, Gervonta has been facing incessant questions. 

Tank subsequently turned down the reports stating he is currently focusing on his personal life.

Read More: “Finally”: As Gervonta Davis Focuses on Getting His Personal Life Together, Teofimo Lopez Fight Rumors Get Fans All Hyped Up

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This verbal sparring match paints a vivid picture of Davis’s mindset. The scathing remark left a lot of spectators astonished.

Why was Gervonta Davis incarcerated?

Following his big win, Gervonta Davis pled guilty to four charges related to a November 2020 accident. He injured four individuals, including a pregnant woman. According to ESPN, he was initially sentenced to 90 days of home detention at his trainer Calvin Ford’s house, but Davis relocated without permission, first to a high-end hotel and then to a new residence. Davis recently got out of  Baltimore jail after spending 44 days in detention. He was incarcerated following a judge’s decision on June 1 this year stating he violated house arrest terms. Consequently, a judge ordered Davis to complete the rest of his sentence in the city’s jail.

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Nevertheless, Gervonta Davis illustrates a fighter unafraid to defend his legacy and proudly acknowledges his achievements. He displays unwavering confidence.  The boxing world eagerly awaits his next move, questioning whether he will continue to defy expectations and win more titles with his unmatched skill.

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