Gervonta Davis is on the cusp of his 31st fight, a significant milestone in his boxing career. The Baltimore-born powerhouse has shown exceptional prowess, having knocked out 28 out of his 30 opponents thus far, firmly establishing himself as one of the most clinical finishers in the sport.

Gervonta Davis - A Boxing Phenomenon on the Verge of Retirement

Early Career Highlights

Since being elevated to the WBA Lightweight World Champion, 'Tank' has made a significant impact. He defended his belt once with an eighth-round stoppage of previously undefeated Frank Martin. However, talks to unify with the IBF Champion Vasiliy Lomachenko fell through when the Ukrainian announced he wouldn't fight again this year. Negotiations with the WBC titleholder Shakur Stevenson also didn't progress as expected.Despite these setbacks, Davis is set to defend his belt against super-featherweight champion and former amateur rival Lamont Roach Jr in Brooklyn on March 1. At the launch press conference for the bout, Davis announced his retirement at the end of 2025, just 31 years old. He stated, "After next year I'm out of it. Out of this sport."Fans' reactions to this announcement vary. Some may believe the pound-for-pound star, while others may be disappointed as there are still many potential match-ups yet to be made. There is no doubt that if Davis continues to compete and raise his competition level, he could become the biggest star and perhaps the best fighter in boxing.As it stands, 'Tank' is a three-division champion with notable wins over Ryan Garcia, Isaac Cruz, and Leo Santa Cruz.

The Roach Fight - A Test of Skills

On the upcoming fight with Lamont Roach Jr, many fans were initially underwhelmed. However, Davis did his best to generate excitement. He said, "I'm excited to be a part of this and come March 1st it will be a great event. Right now I'm not really big on getting into it, I'm out of it right now but come March 1st it will be the same results." He also emphasized, "Even though he's at a smaller weight class he definitely has the skills … People don't really know him but he definitely has the skills, definitely a top opponent."But the respect between the two fighters took a hit when Davis told Roach that his loved ones should not watch the fight. He said, "I promise you, you better leave the females at homes. And the kids. On my mother. Now watch this."This upcoming fight will undoubtedly be a significant event in Davis' career and will test his skills and determination in the ring.