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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gervonta Davis of The United States celebrates with Floyd Mayweather following victory against Liam Walsh of England in the IBF World Junior Lightweight Championship match at Copper Box Arena on May 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gervonta Davis of The United States celebrates with Floyd Mayweather following victory against Liam Walsh of England in the IBF World Junior Lightweight Championship match at Copper Box Arena on May 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Gervonta Davis had mentioned that he will be parting ways with his promoter, Floyd Mayweather Jr. after his fight with Rolando Romero. Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn revealed that he would try to offer Davis a chance to sign with Matchroom Boxing.
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Hearn was in an interview with the iFL TV. In conversation, the interviewer asked him his thoughts on the Gervonta Davis knocking out Rolando Romero.
In response, Hearn said, “I’ve seen the knockout. Gervonta Davis is a superstar. You know you saw the crowd there.”
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He further added that Davis is at that point in his career where he takes his career into his own hands. And, that he should focus on gaining knowledge about the revenue he is generating.

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BROOKLYN, NY – JULY 29: Gervonta Davis answers questions during a media availability on July 29, 2017 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Moreover, Hearn also expressed his desire to work with Davis. He said, “I think he’s now going to take control of his career. And obviously, if he’s available, then we would love to work with him.”
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He mentioned that he is still unsure if Davis is his ‘contract’, stating that emotions are always high post fights. However, Hearn added that he will be reaching out to Davis.
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Gervonta Davis the Floyd Mayweather prodigy
Gervonta Davis was a long-time prodigy of former world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Moreover, he was signed to Mayweather Promotions for nearly 7 years.

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ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 30: World Champion boxer and current promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. laughs with his fighter Gervonta Davis in the locker room during the Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce TV boxing match at The Venue at UCF on October 30, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
Mayweather had first noticed Davis during Adrien Broner’s training camp in 2015. The duo struck a deal, and he was able to sign Davis to his promotional company the same year.
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Davis won multiple titles while fighting under the Mayweather Promotions banner. In fact, he won the first title of his career. IBF super featherweight title against Jose Pedraza, in 2017, barely two years after signing with Mayweather.
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