Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather continued their ongoing feud as the previous pals’ relationship spirals into the abyss.
‘Tank’ needed to reply on social media after Mayweather claimed his battle with Frank Martin on June 15 wouldn’t happen. Mayweather stated, “That is unhappy. Hopefully, it’s only a rumor,” earlier than deleting the submit.
Davis fired again, pointing to a World Boxing Information report that Mayweather did not attend a Mexico press convention on Wednesday. Mayweather had agreed to a $1 million payment to advertise a rematch with John Gotti III within the area however was not on the media gathering. He later deleted the unique bulletin stating his subsequent battle can be in Mexico.
The WBA light-weight champion replied: “He’s out right here scamming folks once more,” whereas sharing the WBN story. He added: “Taking cash from folks once more!
“He’s one of many greats, although. He made a billion {dollars} from the game. The place did the cash go, Floyd? He stated it was canceled, and it’s not true. Maintain speaking, and I’ll pull as much as your home now and lay palms on you.”
The Al Haymon fighter later informed followers to maintain shopping for tickets to guarantee them the battle subsequent month was nonetheless taking place regardless of a latest argument over a rehydration clause.
After Gilberto Mendoza wrongly informed Chris Mannix of DAZN that the Davis vs Martin battle would have a twelve-pound rehydration clause, ex-WBN author Dan Rafael cleared up the scenario.
“Been requested this loads previous couple of days. Right here’s the reply: No, Davis vs Martin has no rehydration clause. WBA is planning to observe IBF by requiring a battle morning weight test. However this battle was already performed, and it gained’t be a part of it. Doable for future WBA title bouts.”
The Battle Freaks Unite creator added: “It has been ordered, however the WBA champ committee hadn’t notified Martin, and the battle was signed. It gained’t be used. Not an argument. It wasn’t like Tank was asking for one. He wasn’t, per these concerned.”
Moreover, Davis had confronted accusations of urgent the WBA to vary its guidelines. The 2-weight world champion flatly denied these claims.
“I didn’t find out about this s*** till yesterday on Twitter. However why’s everyone mad? We’ve got to weigh in on the similar weight and are available into the battle on the similar weight? What the f*** is the issue?”
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