In the world of boxing, confidence can sometimes spill over into arrogance, and that’s exactly what seems to have happened with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who appears to have taken a page out of Floyd Mayweather’s book of self-promotion. However, his recent boast about defeating Mayweather himself has stirred up quite a storm in the boxing community.

In a bold statement during an interview, Davis claimed he could beat Mayweather, a move that was sure to ruffle feathers. Unsurprisingly, Mayweather couldn’t let such a challenge go unanswered, and rumors are swirling that he might come out of retirement just to assert his dominance once again.

Following a press conference promoting his upcoming fight against Frank Martin, Davis didn’t back down from his earlier claim. “Me and Floyd? A beatdown,” he confidently declared. While the prospect of the two facing off seems highly unlikely due to their age difference and Mayweather’s retirement from professional boxing in 2017, Mayweather has remained active in the sport through exhibition bouts.

Mayweather’s most recent exhibition bout, against John Gotti III in June 2023, ended in chaos when Gotti was disqualified, sparking a brawl in the ring. Although Mayweather’s next opponent for his exhibition shows remains unconfirmed, rumors have linked him to various potential matchups, including a proposed rematch with Gotti that never materialized.

The rift between Mayweather and Davis deepened after Davis parted ways with Mayweather Promotions, the company instrumental in guiding him to his first world championship in 2017. Instead, Davis chose to work exclusively with his advisor, Al Haymon, signaling a significant shift in their relationship.

As the drama between Mayweather and Davis continues to unfold, fans can only speculate about what might happen next. Whether they’ll ever step into the ring together remains uncertain, but one thing’s for sure: the Mayweather-Davis feud has added yet another layer of intrigue to the world of professional boxing.