The Gervonta Davis next fight news has finally arrived and the man known as “Tank” will make his long-awaited return in December. But who will the lightweight star be facing?
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Who will Gervonta Davis next fight be against?
Gervonta Davis made his return to action in June after 14 months away and scored the 28th knockout victory of his career. Fortunately, is fans won’t have to wait another year for his next fight because Davis will be back in action in December against junior lightweight star Lamont Roach Jr.
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. on December 14
- Davis vs. Roach will take place in Houston, Texas on Dec. 14
- The venue for the bout has not yet been announced
- The bout will likely air exclusively on Prime Video
Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach preview
Davis will be back in the ring for a second time this year in December. It is good news for his fans, but their favorite fighter has a very interesting high-risk, low-reward test in front of him in his next bout.
Step up in weight and competition:Â Roach Jr. is a top 10 fighter at junior lightweight and he will be making the move up in weight for this bout. However, not only is he stepping up in division but also in competition.”Tank” isn’t just a good lightweight, he is the best today.
Davis will be a sizable favorite on fight night because Roach Jr. has not previously faced a fighter anywhere near the level of his upcoming foe.
High risk:Â Because Davis has trouble getting elite fighters to take him on, he has to face fighters where a loss can be very damaging to his legacy. That will be the case again in December against Roach Jr. The DC native is a skilled boxer and should be competitive against Davis. The lightweight king can not sleep on his upcoming opponent or it could be the biggest setback of his career.
The bottom line: Davis should win this fight but it won’t necessarily be easy. Don’t be surprised if Roach Jr. steals a few rounds from “Tank” in December.
How much does Gervonta Davis make per fight?
While Davis’ fight purses vary in each bout, with his status in the sport as high as it’s ever been, the Baltimore native is making around $5 million for each bout. That is sure to increase if he continues to stay undefeated.
What makes Gervonta Davis so popular?
With the backing of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Davis has become one of the top young fighters in the sport. He is an elite talent at lightweight, a champion, and is becoming one of the more notable brands in the fight game. However, the 29-year-old native of Baltimore’s rise to fame has also had some notable bumps in the road.
- What is Gervonta Davis’ boxing record?: 30-0 (28 knockouts)
- Gervonta Davis weight: Davis fights at lightweight at a limit of 135 pounds
- Gervonta Davis height: 5-foot-5
- Davis has been compared to a mini Mike Tyson for his wins-to-knockouts ratio: 30/28
- He is unbeaten in title fights at 9-0.
- “Tank” has had issues making weight during his career. He was stripped of the IBF junior lightweight title in 2017 for being overweight by two pounds and then lost the opportunity to win the lightweight belt in 2019 when he was 1.5 pounds of the limit for a title bout against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
- The kid from Maryland has had several run-ins with the law, including arrests for punching a friend in 2017, a domestic altercation with his girlfriend in 2020, and several charges for a hit-and-run in 2021. He added to that in 2022 with an arrest for domestic violence. He has not served any jail time thus far.
Gervonta Davis net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After going unbeaten in his first 28 pro bouts, Gervonta Davis’ net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
What nationality is Gervonta Davis?
Davis is an American fighter who was raised in one of the toughest areas of Baltimore, Maryland.
