Team Floyd Mayweather shut down Gervonta Davis fight rumors against Subriel Matias for super lightweight title

Leonard Ellerbe CEO of Mayweather Promotions cleared rumors of Gervonta Davis's next fight against Subriel Matias


Team Floyd Mayweather shut down Gervonta Davis fight rumors against Subriel Matias for super lightweight title

Leornard Ellerbe on Gervonta Davis vs Subriel Matias (credit- Ring Magazine, X.com)

Leonard Ellerbe is the CEO of Mayweather Promotions. Recently, he addressed rumors regarding Gervonta Davis‘s potential fight with Subriel Matias. He categorically denied such a matchup was ever considered. This statement dismissed the rumors that the boxing world was talking about.

Gervonta Davis was previously seen as Floyd Mayweather‘s protégé and deeply associated with Mayweather Promotions. However, he has now carved out an independent path in the boxing world. Despite their professional paths diverging, Mayweather’s ongoing support for Davis maintained a positive bond between them.

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Regarding Davis’s upcoming bouts, Leonard Ellerbe remained non-committal about specific details. However, whenever it occurs, Davis’s next appearance in the ring is anticipated to be a noteworthy event. It will garner significant attention from boxing fans and the media alike. Davis vs. Ryan Garcia did phenomenal business. Hence, future fights of Davis will bring in plenty of revenue.

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Currently, the specifics of Gervonta Davis’s next fight are not public. This has left boxing fans and the sports community in a state of eager anticipation, looking forward to the next chapter in Davis’s illustrious boxing career. A future fight against Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson could become the biggest fight of Davis’ career.

Gervonta Davis: knockout specialist

Gervonta “Tank” Davis is a Baltimore native born on November 7, 1994. He has made a huge impact in boxing. He remains undefeated with 29 wins, including 27 knockouts. Despite being 5’5½”, Davis’s reach and knockout rate are impressive.

Gervonta Davis- a KO master
Gervonta Davis- a KO master (credit- Business Insider)

He started boxing at age seven at The Upton Boxing Center. Coach Calvin Ford guided him, helping Davis excel in the ring with his tough background. His style caught Floyd Mayweather’s eye, leading to mentorship and success. A key win was against Isaac Cruz, where Davis, injured, still won the WBA lightweight title.

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By the end of 2023, Davis shifted focus to personal life. He plans a 2024 return. His story, from West Baltimore to boxing fame, shows his determination and resilience. His journey inspires many, proving hard work and perseverance can lead to greatness.

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