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GERVONTA DAVIS has stunned the boxing community by announcing his plans to retire before 2026.
Davis, who is 30 years old, has an impressive record of 30 wins and 0 losses, with 28 of those victories coming by way of knockout. He currently holds the WBA lightweight title after a notable win against Ryan Garcia last year.
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Tank is geared up to take on Lamont Roach on March 1, after the bout was pushed back from its initially scheduled date this month.
Should he emerge victorious, numerous potential future matchups may present themselves, including a sought-after rematch with Garcia.
Nevertheless, during a press conference held on Tuesday in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Davis hinted at his intent to retire by 2026, making a surprising disclosure.
The American fighter, who has transformed into a significant pay-per-view star throughout his career, expressed: “After next year, I’m done with it.”
The flabbergasted presenter inquired: “You’re done with it, care to elaborate?”
Davis responded: “Done with the sport.”
He further elaborated: “It’s over for me after this year. I’m done with all the nonsense. I’m tired.
“I’m not interested in titles or any of that.
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“I am focused on earning my money and exiting the sport. I’m simply exhausted. It’s beyond just boxing at this point. It’s everything, frankly. Plus, I have kids.
“I just welcomed a son. I don’t want to keep getting hit and fighting.
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“I’ll likely focus on building my real estate portfolio, aiming to step back from the spotlight.
“All I want is to earn money and stay out of the limelight, nothing more.”
Turki Alalshikh, the head of Saudi boxing, is eager to extend an attractive offer for Davis to battle Shakur Stevenson later this year.
A lucrative contract to prolong his boxing career could persuade Davis to reconsider and potentially fight into 2026.
