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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: Gervonta Davis looks on before fighting Hector Luis Garcia in their WBA World Lightweight Championship bout at Capital One Arena on January 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: Gervonta Davis looks on before fighting Hector Luis Garcia in their WBA World Lightweight Championship bout at Capital One Arena on January 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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.
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US Rapper Diddy’s unusual hug
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.

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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.
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.
Tank felt violated you can tell
— LIL CASPER 562🇸🇻🇺🇸 (@562chriss) January 27, 2024
Another talked of the common courtesy saying, “You dont lift no grown man off the ground for a hug” going against Diddy’s actions.
You dont lift no grown man off the ground for a hug
— Brandon (@bj21QB) January 27, 2024
Someone said, “Bro deserves more charges for that one.” owing to past allegations from Diddy’s ex over abuse.
Bro deserves more charges for that one.
— Influencer Juice (@InfluencerJuice) January 27, 2024
One more user asked Davis to smash Diddy for playing too much, saying, “Tank should’ve cracked him. Ppl play too much”
Tank should’ve cracked him. Ppl play too much
— Frank Costanza (@FrankCostanza88) January 27, 2024
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.
U see that look tank gave at the end tho right 😂 💣
— SealTheHatch 🐉 (@HatchSeal) January 27, 2024
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Fans could clearly observe how uncomfortable the hug made the boxer.
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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.
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