Floyd Mayweather interrupts Davis vs. Roach press conference and pushes Gervonta Davis
The rivalry between Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta “Tank” Davis has reached a new level after a shocking incident at the pre-fight press conference between Davis and Lamont Roach. In an unexpected turn, Mayweather stormed the event, interrupting promotional activities and engaging in a tense confrontation with his former protégé, which ended with Floyd shoving Davis.
This incident marks the first face-to-face between the two since their professional relationship broke down last year. The tension between them escalated when Mayweather began publicly criticizing Davis in various interviews. In a recent appearance on Fight Hype , Floyd criticized current boxers for focusing too much on the luxury and not on their performance inside the ring, a comment that many interpreted as a dig at Davis.
Mayweather has also shown support for Davis’ opponents, going so far as to offer strategic advice to Frank Martin ahead of his fight against Tank in June. However, Floyd’s efforts were in vain, as Davis knocked out Martin in the eighth round, earning his 30th professional win.
The Mayweather-Davis feud has been one of the most intense feuds in boxing. Although Davis has acknowledged Floyd’s impact on his career, the relationship between the two has deteriorated over time. Davis has made it clear that he feels he has surpassed Mayweather’s influence, even going so far as to say that his legacy has already eclipsed that of his former mentor.
Following the Martin fight, Davis shocked his fans by announcing that he plans to retire in 2025. In an interview with Fight Hub TV , the champion expressed his frustration with boxing, describing it as a “boring, trashy” sport. Despite his discontent, Davis remains focused on his next bout, where he will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on March 1 in Brooklyn.
Davis’ retirement leaves many unknowns about his future and contractual obligations, as he still has a deal with PBC that would include additional fights, possibly against Shakur Stevenson. Meanwhile, the rivalry with Mayweather continues to fuel media attention, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any new episode of this intense feud.
