Gervonta Davis has stunned the boxing world with a message that could mark the end of his career. Just weeks before his headline exhibition against Jake Paul, Davis suggested he will retire after the fight, declaring the sport “dead” in a short social media post.
The announcement comes as Davis prepares to face Paul at Miami’s Kaseya Center on November 14. The fight was already drawing criticism. Paul, who has fought near 200 pounds, will enter the ring against a man who built his career at 135. For many fans, that weight gap makes the matchup more spectacle than sport.
Now Davis’ possible retirement has shifted the story. The bout is no longer just a high-profile exhibition. It could also serve as the final chapter for one of boxing’s most electrifying champions.
A Prime Fighter Ready to Walk Away
At 30, Davis should be entering the strongest stretch of his career. Instead, his words suggest frustration has reached a breaking point. “BOXING IS DEAD. I am (retiring) in 8 weeks,” he posted before shutting down his accounts.
This isn’t the first time Davis has voiced disappointment. After his controversial win over Lamont Roach Jr. in March, he criticized officiating and said boxing had lost its integrity. His latest remarks only make that message louder.
Garcia and Paul Turn Up the Heat
Ryan Garcia, Davis’ rival, quickly joined the conversation. On X, he blasted Paul for chasing an easy win against a smaller opponent: “You are fighting a 135-pound fighter, but you don’t see how that is a bit misleading.” He also accused Paul of rehydrating far above his weigh-in number.
Paul fired back with mockery, pointing out Garcia’s knockout loss to Davis. The back-and-forth has only fueled debate over whether the fight is a true contest or a money-making circus.
The bout will be fought at a 195-pound catchweight, with 12-ounce gloves and 10 three-minute rounds. Though listed as an exhibition, judges will score the fight if it goes the distance.
That means Davis could end his career with a win, a loss, or an asterisk. For boxing, the bigger question is what his words say about the state of the sport. If a star like Davis believes boxing is “dead,”fans are left wondering what comes after Miami.
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