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Gervonta Davis Offered $10–15 Million Payday by Eddie Hearn; Conor Benn Takes a Dig if the Money “Ain’t Enough…”

Published 02/11/2024, 4:22 PM EST

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Conor Benn threw a verbal jab that’s hard to ignore. He hinted at a colossal offer made to Gervonta Davis. Benn’s tease suggests millions are on the line. But why the public disclosure? The drama between Benn and Davis isn’t new. Their exchanges have heated up, with each seeking to dominate not just in the ring but in the media too.

Could this be a strategic move or a genuine call to battle? And what’s with Benn’s odd remark about staying home with a “little tag on your ankle”? Intrigued? You should be.

What’s the price of the battle?

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Diving straight into the heart of the matter, Conor Benn made headlines with a provocative statement aimed directly at Gervonta Davis. While speaking to reporters inquiring about the substantial eight-figure offer extended to Davis by Eddie Hearn, they sought any recent updates on the matter.

Conor Benn said, revealing the crux of their contention: “Listen, I agree to fight anyone. You know me ain’t, my concern you know. If 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, mil(ion) ain’t enough, then stop hying up on Twitter. Do you know what I mean. Stay quiet. Stay at your house with your little tag on your ankle, with your house arrest instead of piping up on Twitter.” This reply lays bare not just the financial magnitude of the offer but also the personal challenge embedded within.

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Furthermore, the exchange between Benn and Davis has been building for some time, marked by a series of callouts and responses that have captivated boxing fans worldwide. Initially, Davis expressed his desire to face Benn after his victory over Peter Dobson, signaling his readiness to escalate their rivalry from verbal spats to a physical showdown in the ring.

Consequently, Eddie Hearn, acting on behalf of Benn, took the negotiation public, presenting an offer that could not only significantly bolster Davis’ career earnings but also potentially set the stage for one of the most anticipated fights in recent memory.

Hearn’s move to seal the Davis vs. Conor Benn showdown

Following Conor Benn’s victory, he took to social media to list his preferred next opponents, with Gervonta Davis prominently featured. This gesture sparked immediate interest in a potential blockbuster matchup. Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, confirmed the brewing anticipation in an interview with iFL TV. Hearn disclosed, “We’ve been running the numbers with DAZN over the last couple of days. And today I will be presenting an offer to Gervonta Davis.”

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He hinted at the serious intent behind the move, adding, “No doubt it will appear on your social media later when he screenshots it… I’m not gonna tell you what the offer is and call him out on it. I want to talk privately. I want to make the fight.” Hearn’s strategy underscores the complexities and the excitement of negotiating a high-profile fight, signaling both parties’ eagerness to turn speculation into reality.

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What do you think—will this much-anticipated bout become a reality, or is it just another chapter in the book of boxing’s greatest matches that never happened?

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