A few days back Gervonta Davis, the reigning WBA lightweight champion, shocked fans, leaving the boxing world in limbo after announcing the cancelation of his highly anticipated fight against Lamont Roach, set for March 1st at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, in a cryptic post on Instagram. Davis hopped on his Instagram story to write, “The fight is f***ing canceled.” The face-off was originally scheduled for December 14th at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas for Davis’ WBA strap. However, it was postponed due to scheduling conflicts and moved to March.

Boxing fans are aware of the fact that Tank has been open about his desire to retire soon, and the upcoming fight with Lamont Roach could very well be one of his last. Not so long ago, during a press conference for his WBA lightweight title defense, Gervonta Davis expressed his frustration with the sport, saying, “After next year, I’m out of it. Yeah, out of this sport… S**t’s trash. This s**t is trash, garbage. Fed up. I’m fed up with the whole s**t.”

As for Roach, the WBA super featherweight champion was busy training when Davis made his shocking announcement on Instagram. Soon after, Roach shared a video of himself shadowboxing in the gym and claimed he did not know the fight was being canceled. Responding directly to fans who inquired about the status of the fight, Roach wrote on Instagram: “The f** ya keep asking me for? He said that s* not me.”

Despite Davis’ declaration that the fight was “canceled“, PBC, the promoters of the fight, clarified that the bout was still on. Moreover, tickets for the March 1st event are still on sale online. Amid the turmoil, Davis shared an emotional message on his Instagram, one that alluded to both the upcoming fight and personal struggles he is facing.

Gervonta Davis channels pain and love ahead of the March bout

In a raw and emotional Instagram post, Davis expressed the inner turmoil that he has been grappling with, writing, “I do this out of love, it’s just come off as anger.. if you felt any type of pain it’s supposed to turn you up!” He then went on to confirm that the March 1 bout was still on despite his earlier declaration about its cancelation: “#TheONE March 1st #LongLiveMyBigBro.” Right after a few hours, BOXING n BBQ reshared the post on their X with the caption, “Fight still on 3-1 ❗❗RIP to Baby Frank. A few years back but still on Tank’s mind 🙏🔥✊🏻 #BOXINGnBBQ #DavisRoach.”

For those who may not know the history, Baby Frank was one of the closest people to Gervonta Davis. He used to train alongside Tank at Coach Calvin Ford’s gym in Baltimore. Though he often stayed in the background, his presence was always felt. A kind-hearted soul with a big smile, he was a person of great intelligence and deep character. Tragically, his life was cut short due to street violence in Baltimore. Despite his untimely passing a few years ago, his impact on Gervonta Davis’ life and everyone at the gym was profound. He was a constant source of support, always there when needed, and his influence on those around him will never be forgotten.

Baby Frank was a dear friend of Gervonta Davis and his death left a lasting emotional scar. Amidst the grief, Tank has continued to manage a spotless career. As the Baltimore native continues his journey, it remains to be seen whether the fight with Lamont Roach will really be his last or if will he go for a few more before saying goodbye once and for all.

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