“I just got my hair done two days ago, and she put grease in my [hair],” Gervonta Davis said. You see, if it weren’t for the grease, Gervonta Davis would’ve won, at least that’s what some fans argued after his March 1st bout in New York. But after watching how the underdog, WBA Junior Lightweight champion Lamont Roach Jr., stood toe-to-toe with Tank, many believe it was the clean shot that sent Tank Davis to the canvas in Round 9. And Gervonta Davis’ skills? Now that’s what Jose Benavidez is here to talk about.

Anyway, with the fight ended in a controversial majority decision draw, a rematch is reportedly set for August 16 in Las Vegas. And for that reason, Shakur Stevenson, who had been hoping to finally settle his score with Gervonta “Tank” Davis was once again left waiting. Instead, he’s now set to face his longtime mandatory challenger, William Zepeda, on July 12th at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens. Still, Stevenson isn’t giving up on the fight he truly wants. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, has made it clear: they’re willing to wait until September to make the Tank showdown happen. And when it does, Jose Benavidez has already made it known whose corner he’ll be in.

Yesterday, FightHype caught up with Jose Benavidez Sr. to discuss whether his son, David Benavidez, might return to 168 pounds for a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez. But as the interview wrapped up, the conversation took a different turn. When asked for his prediction if Gervonta “Tank” Davis ever faces Shakur Stevenson, Benavidez Sr. didn’t hesitate. “I am going to have to go with Tank,” he said. Why? “Because Tank has been fighting for long time. He adjusted to every style there is,” Benavidez’s father/trainer explained. “I think that’s the only reason I will go with because it will be a great fight. Super exciting and I hope it happens. That would be another great fight.” But while Benavidez Sr. believes Tank still has a lot left to offer, his son, David Benavidez, had a slightly different take.

Speaking on the Pound 4 Pound podcast with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, the “Mexican Monster” wasn’t fully sold on Tank’s most recent performance. “They should’ve counted it [as a knockdown]… Lamont Roach came prepared,” Davis Benavidez said. “What I didn’t like about ‘Tank’ is the whole, he was gassing up Lamont Roach way too much, giving him way too much respect. He was talking about retiring and stuff.” Still, the 28-year-old made it clear that he’s not doubting Tank’s abilities.

“That wasn’t the same Gervonta Davis we’re used to seeing. Gervonta is a fu–ing beast bro,” the Phoenix native admitted. “But there’s two things that go to that fight. They fought a lot in the amateurs so maybe it’s just the guy that has your card. That probably played a big part but I also didn’t like how he said he wanted to retire and he just wanted to get the money.”

However, the 30-year-old’s retirement talk is nothing new. But with a potential showdown against Shakur Stevenson already in motion once the Lamont Roach rematch wraps up, there’s cautious optimism in the air. Still, if Gervonta Davis decides to accept this new fight, there’s a real chance Stevenson could be left empty-handed once again. What’s more? he may have to prepare to face off another boxing legend soon in the future. So who are we talking about?

Manny Pacquiao eyes Gervonta Davis after Barrios fight

Manny Pacquiao is officially stepping back into the ring on July 19, and it’s not just for nostalgia’s sake. The boxing legend will face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title, marking his first fight in four years. At 46, Pacquiao’s return has raised plenty of eyebrows—but if you think this is a one-off farewell bout, think again. According to his camp, Pacquiao has bigger plans, and those plans include a blockbuster showdown with Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

Pacquiao last fought in 2021, dropping a decision to Yordenis Ugas. His last win came in 2019 against Keith Thurman, a fight that many thought would be his final major moment in the sport. But time away hasn’t dulled his appetite for the spotlight or for high-stakes competition. After the Barrios bout, Pacquiao’s team is targeting none other than the reigning WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis. “When he beats Mario Barrios, line them up,” said Pacquiao’s longtime advisor Sean Gibbons. “His dream fight is Gervonta Davis.” However, that dream isn’t exactly new.

According to Gibbons, Pacquiao has been trying to get Gervonta Davis in the ring for years, but weight disagreements and timing issues kept it from materializing. “Gervonta kept talking about how he didnt want to fight him at 145. Then he goes and gets smoked by Lamont Roach,” Gibbons said. “So Manny Pacquiao can get this belt, and it’s going to be a wonderful ride out.” Now the question is: how realistic do you think is a competitive fight between a 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao and a prime Gervonta Davis? And do you think the fight between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson is still possible?