Home

Boxing

“You Don’t Lift No Grown Man”: American Rapper Picking Gervonta Davis Up in Resurfaced Clip Draws Scathing Responses From Fans

Published 01/27/2024, 12:27 PM EST

Follow Us

via Getty

When someone as iconic as the legendary ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson dubs you the ‘face of boxing’, you know that you stand out amongst the rest. Gervonta Davis is known for his fierce power and technique. With a record of 29-0, almost no other fighter in the Lightweight division can match him. Davis is a scary man, but when someone as good as him gets lifted up in an almost playful manner, it really comes off as a surprise.

Davis’ last fight was in April last year when he scored a knockout victory against Ryan Garcia. It was one of the biggest wins of his career providing him with a big boost in social media rep. But with all the attention online, videos have started resurfacing involving Davis. One such video was of famous rapper Diddy picking Davis up.

US Rapper Diddy’s unusual hug

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The video resurfaced on X, attracting many fans and haters alike. The video involves Diddy going in for a hug from Davis. He picks him up from the ground like a child and provides him with a tight hug. Moreover, the video was captioned, “much Love brother”. Evidently, Davis can be seen making a face of slight embarrassment after the encounter.

via Imago

Fans from all over the world were enraged over the video. Some referenced allegations of abuse on Diddy, and asked Davis to stay safe. When a boxer, an undefeated champion at that gets treated like this, even if it is for fun, it is no wonder that people are confused. Let us see what they had to say.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Fans ask Gervonta Davis to showcase his skills on Diddy

In the comment section, fans showed clear animosity towards  Diddy.

“Tank felt violated you can tell” said one trying to express Tank’s feelings based on his reactions.

Another talked of the common courtesy saying, “You dont lift no grown man off the ground for a hug” going against Diddy’s actions.

Someone said, “Bro deserves more charges for that one.” owing to past allegations from Diddy’s ex over abuse.

One more user asked Davis to smash Diddy for playing too much, saying, “Tank should’ve cracked him. Ppl play too much” 

One more user talked of Tank’s face after the hug saying, “U see that look tank gave at the end tho right” calling it funny with emojis.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Fans could clearly observe how uncomfortable the hug made the boxer.

“They Trying to Take My Freedom From Me”: Refusing to Talk About His Case, “Weary” Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Calvin Ford Opens Up After Being Released From Jail

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Do you think Diddy’s actions were justified even if they were done as a sign of brotherly love? Should Davis have said something afterwards instead of just walking off? Do let us know your thoughts below.

Watch This Story: What’s Next for Gervonta Davis After Being Released from Jail?

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Prachi Prava Senapati

538Articles

One take at a time

The Greatest aka Muhammad Ali would always say, “We can’t be brave without fear.” I am a Boxing author at EssentiallySports and was first drawn to the boxing gym when a friend of mine came to meet me with her hand wraps still on. After arranging enough resources, I joined the gym and eventually tried my hand at MMA as well.
Show More>

Edited by:

Snigdhaa Jaiswal