Retirement in sight? Gervonta Davis and the future of boxing
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the most prominent boxers today, could be considering retirement. Despite his youth and success, the boxer has hinted at the possibility of hanging up his gloves. The question everyone is asking is: What’s next after his fight with Jake Paul?
During an interview with Stephen A. Smith, Davis mentioned that the end of his career is near. This statement has generated uncertainty in the boxing world. Davis will face Jake Paul in an exhibition fight on November 14, but what will happen afterwards?
Meanwhile, Lamont Roach Jr., who drew with Davis in a controversial majority decision in March, seeks to move forward and face Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, a former opponent of Davis. How close is this fight to happening?
WBO super lightweight champion Teofimo López Jr., and WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, have been challenging each other for a fight this year. Although there is a verbal agreement, will this expected match materialize?
The newly crowned undisputed super middleweight champion, Terence Crawford, also has an important decision to make after defeating Canelo Álvarez. Will he stay at 168 pounds, drop to 154, or explore the 160-pound division in search of a title in a sixth division?
On November 22nd, on a fight card that promises to be epic with four title fights, Brian Norman Jr. will defend his WBO welterweight title against Devin Haney. With both boxers looking to make a statement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will the fight end in a knockout?
Next, we will analyze the possibilities and separate reality from speculation.
Is it real or not? Gervonta Davis will fight again after the fight with Jake Paul
It’s not real. Although we hope we are wrong, Davis hasn’t shown the same interest in boxing lately, and has spoken openly about an early retirement. He has made it clear that he fights for financial benefits and not for a legacy.
“After next year, I’m retiring from the sport,” Davis said in an interview.
Gervonta Davis
Instead of seeking an immediate rematch with Roach, Davis opted for an exhibition with Paul. This fight has been on his radar for a while, and the large sum of money he will receive could be enough for Davis to retire comfortably. This means that fights against high-level boxers like Stevenson, Haney, and Lopez will not happen soon. Perhaps a fight in 2026 with Manny Pacquiao will offer enough financial reward to lure Davis back into the ring.
Is it real or not? Teofimo López Jr. will fight Shakur Stevenson
It’s real. Although a fight in August between López and Haney didn’t materialize, the idea that López avoids his opponents is exaggerated. In 2020, he defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko and in 2023, he faced Josh Taylor.
Stevenson has been wanting to face a big name. This fight has been rumored in recent weeks, and the two boxers apparently agreed during the post-fight press conference Canelo-Crawford. López stated that he intends to fight Stevenson in early 2026.
López and Stevenson know what’s at stake, as the winner will not only climb the pound-for-pound rankings, but could also become a major box office draw. Both have a lot to prove and seem ready to settle their differences in the ring in one of the first big fights of 2026.
Is it real or not? Terence Crawford will fight at 160 pounds
It’s real … if he fights again. After defeating Canelo last month, it’s hard to imagine what else Crawford can do. There has been speculation about a fight against David Benavidez or Dmitry Bivol, but Crawford has ruled out the idea of moving up in weight. If he wants to pursue a world title in a sixth division, he could fight at middleweight.
If Crawford continues his career, he will only do it to make more history.
Is it real or not? Lamont Roach Jr. will be Isaac Cruz’s next opponent
It’s real. Once the rematch with Gervonta Davis was ruled out, Roach and his team sought to secure a fight. Roach has been linked to Gabriel Flores, but it didn’t materialize. Roach is likely to face Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. The fight is expected to take place before the end of the year, possibly in December.
If the fight materializes, it will be a perfect matchup for Roach, as facing a former Davis opponent will give him recognition and could offer an exciting fight for the fans.
Is it real or not? Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney will end by KO
It’s not real. Norman has notable punching power, but Haney is superior to any opponent Norman has faced. Haney is a very good and technically sound boxer with a sharp jab, solid defense, and great footwork. Norman will need to be fundamentally sound to win, and seeking a knockout could lead to him being outboxed by Haney. This is likely to be a chess match where both boxers are cautious.
