Gervonta Davis reveals injury that’s delaying ring return as he sets his sights on rematch

It has been a year to forget for Gervonta Davis, but the 31-year-old is already plotting his return to the ring.

“Tank” Davis remains one of boxing’s biggest attractions, a fighter who draws huge crowds thanks to his explosive talent and his often controversial life outside the ropes.

In 2025, Davis, 30-0-1 (28 KOs), has fought only once — a highly contentious draw with Lamont Roach — while simultaneously dealing with a series of personal issues. His planned crossover bout against cruiserweight Jake Paul was also scrapped following recent allegations of abuse made by Davis’s ex-girlfriend.

Roach and another of Davis’s former opponents, Isaac Cruz, met last Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas, with both men chasing a world title shot at super-lightweight. Cruz’s WBC interim belt was at stake, but the main event ended in yet another draw for Roach — the third of his career.

While Roach has no interest in a Davis rematch at present, his opponent from the weekend may be heading in that direction. The Baltimore native signalled his intentions in a now-deleted post on X, writing:

“I’m taking him [Isaac Cruz] next, soon as my knee gets better.”

What exactly is wrong with his knee remains unclear, but a Davis–Cruz rematch would revisit their December 2021 meeting, which Davis won by unanimous decision after a fiercely competitive 12 rounds. It may also prove a more lucrative option for Cruz than a second fight with Roach, which has been floated for next year.