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Maryland Judge Ends Lawsuit Filed Against Gervonta Davis By

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Maryland Judge Ends Lawsuit Filed Against Gervonta Davis By Former Manager

A legal dispute between boxing champion Gervonta Davis and his former manager has been settled by a Maryland judge.

According to The Daily Record, Davis, who is the current WBA lightweight champion, won a case filed by his former manager, Wayne Roy, and creditor, Kevin Batiste, that has been ongoing for over 10 years. Chief Judge Gregory Wells ruled that Davis no longer owed Roy any money after he satisfied a default judgment reached in 2019 against the boxer. The fighter paid Roy and Batiste $468,000 in 2022.

The saga began after Davis signed a five-year management contract in 2013 with Roy. The deal stipulated that the fighter would pay Roy 15% of all of his earnings from his boxing matches. That agreement was inked in October. However, in November, Davis acquired new managers, and Roy and Batiste agreed to a settlement arrangement in February 2014, where Davis would be released from the contract signed in exchange for $35,000. That money would be paid within two years.

After not satisfying the settlement deal in 2017, Roy and Bastiste took Davis to court for breach of contract. In their lawsuit, they claimed that Davis only paid them $2,000. After Davis failed to show up in court to respond to the lawsuit the following year, a default judgment was ordered against Davis.

Davis finally paid the duo $468,000 in 2022, but the payment was not reported to the court, and they continued further discovery efforts. Roy and Bastite then claimed a modification provision of the default judgment allowed them to continue discovery to seek payment from the earnings of Davis’s other boxing matches.

The judge disagreed, stating the pair was not entitled to further discovery due to Davis’ payment in 2022.

The boxer is scheduled to meet Lamont Roach for a rematch after a controversial decision after the two met earlier this year. The fight ended in a majority draw for Davis. The contest will take place on Aug. 16 and is slated to be streamed live on Prime Video pay-per-view in Las Vegas, although the venue has not been announced yet.

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Manny Pacquiao Sends 4 Word Warning To Gervonta Davis As

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Manny Pacquiao Sends 4 Word Warning To Gervonta Davis As He Targets ‘Dream’ Fight After Barrios

Manny Pacquiao is just weeks away from making a sensational return to the sport at 46-years-old.

The Filipino icon will challenge reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pacquiao last fought back in 2021 when he was beaten by former WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas, but the 46-year-old has now set his sights on becoming the oldest welterweight champion of all time.

With rumours circulating that ‘Pac-Man’ is also considering facing lightweight star Gervonta Davis, the Filipino great revealed in an interview with Seconds Out that he would be willing to fight anybody’ including WBA lightweight champion Davis, stating he’s ‘not scared of anybody’.

“I can fight anybody, even like Gervonta Davis … I’m not scared of anybody.”

In a separate interview with World Boxing News, Pacquiao’s promoter Sean Gibbons claimed that a showdown with ‘Tank’ Davis would be a dream fight for the 46-year-old, should he be victorious over Barrios next month.

“When he beats Mario Barrios, line them up. His dream fight is Gervonta Davis. He loves that fight. He tried to get that fight for a couple of years. Gervonta kept talking about how he didn’t want to fight him at 145. Then he goes and gets smoked by Lamont Roach. So Manny Pacquiao can get this belt, and it’s going to be a wonderful ride out.”

Davis is expected to face Lamont Roach Jr in a rematch later this year, after their March showdown ended in controversy following a closely fought contest at the Barclays Center in New York which was declared a split decision draw.

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Anthony Joshua should target heavyweight with 97.67% KO rate if Tyson

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Anthony Joshua should target heavyweight with 97.67% KO rate if Tyson Fury stays retired

Anthony Joshua should be looking at facing another formidable heavyweight if the Tyson Fury fight doesn’t happen.

Joshua has some big names on his resume, holding wins against the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Francis Ngannou, and more.

The 35-year-old was aiming for a blockbuster all-British showdown against Tyson Fury in 2025. Fury, though, announced his retirement earlier this year. So now, he seemingly must look elsewhere.

Joshua remains a superstar name and a big draw in the heavyweight division. He could still land some major fights even if the Fury showdown doesn’t take place.

Deontay Wilder should be on Anthony Joshua’s radar if Tyson Fury doesn’t return

Joshua should look to fight Deontay Wilder should the Fury fight fail to materialise.

Joshua, Fury, and Wilder are three of the most notable heavyweights of the past decade. Between them, the trio has held multiple world titles.

Fury and Wilder have given fans a memorable trilogy, with the first fight ending in a draw and ‘The Gypsy King’ winning the other two via knockout.

Joshua, however, has never fought either Fury or Wilder. ‘AJ’ suffered a vicious knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in his last fight in September 2024.

There are other potential opponents for Joshua as well, like Agit Kabayel or a Joseph Parker rematch. Fighting an up-and-comer like Kabayel is a lose-lose for ‘AJ’. On the other hand, he has already beaten Parker once.

The Wilder fight, though, could be a legacy builder, even if it’s perhaps a bit too late. Like Joshua and Fury, Wilder is a former heavyweight champion.

The Alabama native is currently on a decline, but he is arguably the scariest knockout artist in boxing history. Wilder has earned a ludicrous 42 of his 43 wins by knockout.

At 39, Wilder is no longer the fighter he once was, but neither is Joshua. The pair, however, could still attract a lot of fans if they square off against each other.

Joshua vs Wilder is a fight that fans have wanted to see for a long time. Both fighters could potentially secure a big payday and walk off into the sunset.

How does Anthony Joshua compare to Deontay Wilder?

Given Wilder wins his next fight, a Joshua fight at the end of the year would be ideal. Statistically, he and Joshua could make for an enticing fight as both are known for their knockout prowess.

Wilder, meanwhile, has lost four of his last five fights. He was brutally finished by Zhilei Zhang in his last fight. ‘The Bronze Bomber’, one of the greatest knockout artists of the modern era, returns to action on June 27 against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.

Joshua is currently nursing an elbow injury and had to go under the knife. Promoter Eddie Hearn expects ‘AJ’ to return to training in six weeks. He thinks Joshua could potentially fight in October or November.

Whoever Joshua faces next could make or break him – so he needs to make it count.

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Fury’s Retirement Not Final, Says Groves

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Former WBA super middleweight champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury’s decision to retire in January is unlikely to be permanent, and that Anthony Joshua’s recent struggles could prompt Fury’s return to the ring.

In an interview with Express via Lottoland boxing betting, Groves expressed confidence that Fury will return once Joshua recovers from injury or surgery, predicting the bout could take place later this year, possibly in Saudi Arabia. “They’ve both been boxing their entire lives.

They’ve earned enough and achieved plenty, but they won’t leave the table while there’s still something left for them. They’ll fight each other, and I’d like to see it,” Groves said.

Groves also addressed Fury’s multiple retirements, stressing that the 36-year-old’s announcement should not be taken at face value. “He’s retired five times now, so we know retirement means nothing,” Groves said.

“There are benefits to retiring. You don’t have to live like an athlete anymore or adhere to British Boxing Board of Control requirements. He’s got no belt to be stripped, and if he comes out of retirement, as he’s done before, it might add value and excitement to the fight.”

Evaluating the potential clash between the two heavyweights, Groves described the fight as a genuine “pick ’em” contest. “Fury’s heavier, more agile, better boxing IQ, faster hands,” he said, but believes Joshua remains a formidable athlete, renowned for his powerful punches and extensive big-fight experience.

“I disagree with Froch, I don’t think it’s a walkover. Joshua is still a great athlete, punches ridiculously hard, and has loads of big-fight experience. It comes down to who performs on the night, who wants it more, who’s got the most left.”

Groves also reflected on Joshua’s dramatic knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, describing it as a significant blow to the former heavyweight champion’s career. “Joshua’s last loss to Daniel Dubois was pretty devastating.

Dubois got it right that night; he jumped on Joshua, who probably wanted to ease into the fight.”

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Carl Froch Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Anthony Joshua Has Any Chance Of Beating Tyson Fury

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Many feel the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could finally take place this year.

‘The Gypsy King’ announced his retirement from boxing in January, after suffering a second consecutive defeat to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch just weeks before this. However, given it is his fourth time leaving the sport, there is a general feeling a ‘comeback’ is round the corner.

As for Joshua, the 35-year-old from Watford now finds himself at a crossroads in his career, stemming from the shock knockout defeat he suffered to domestic rival and reigning IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September.

Speaking on his Youtube channel, Froch On Fighting, former unified super-middleweight champion Carl Froch gave an assessment of the potential domestic battle, stating ‘The Gypsy King’ would ‘run rings’ around the two-time unified heavyweight champion.

“After Joshua got absolutely ironed out by Dubois, and look how good Fury looked against Usyk in that rematch, I think that Fury runs rings around AJ mentally and just physically. More ability, but mentally going into the ring, I think AJ would struggle badly with that fight, but that’s just my opinion for what it’s worth.”

Joshua has recently underwent successful elbow surgery and will be fully fit to return from September onwards. Should Fury remain in retirement, as he is adamant he will do, potential fights for ‘AJ’ could include a rematch with Dillian Whyte or another long-awaited clash against fellow former champion Deontay Wilder.

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Floyd Mayweather Tops Terence Crawford’s List of Boxing Inspirations

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Undisputed champion Terence Crawford names Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr. as his all-time favorites.

Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, recently opened up about the fighters who inspired him – and at the top of that list are Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr.

Crawford has claimed world titles in four different weight classes and became undisputed champion in two divisions – an achievement few in boxing history can match. Now, he’s preparing for a blockbuster showdown against Canelo Álvarez on September 13 for the undisputed super middleweight crown. With 41 wins and 31 knockouts under his belt, Crawford is known for his slick movement and killer instinct inside the ring.

True boxing idol

While speaking with fans in Sydney, Australia, Crawford was asked which fighters he admired growing up. Though he admitted he never had a true boxing idol, he was quick to name two legends he looked up to.

“Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather,” Crawford said. “I liked Roy because we had so much in common – he liked fishing, I love fishing; he loved dogs, I love dogs; he loved basketball, and so do I. I really relate to him, so Roy has always been, and will always be, my favorite fighter.”

Mastery in the ring

As for Mayweather, Crawford praised the undefeated champion’s relentless drive and mastery in the ring:

“Floyd Mayweather’s work ethic and what he did inside the ring – not outside of it – that’s what made him special to me.”

Even the best have their heroes – and for Crawford, greatness recognizes greatness.

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Floyd Mayweather Among Terence Crawford’s List Of Favorite Fighters

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Terence Crawford includes Floyd Mayweather in list of favorite fighters.

Terence Crawford is currently one of the best boxers in the world. He is high up the pound-for-pound rankings after capturing world titles in four different weight classes, and has held the undisputed title in two weight divisions.

Crawford is set to fight Canelo Alvarez next on September 13 for the undisputed super middleweight title. He is an elusive fighter who has tremendous finishing instincts and out of his 41 career wins, 31 have come by way of knockout.

Fans might wonder who Crawford appreciated as a fighter growing up. ‘Bud’ claimed he never had a boxing hero, but when asked who his favorite fighter was, he named Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr.

While speaking with fans in Sydney, Australia, Crawford said:

Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather. I liked Roy because we had so much in common. He liked the fish, I love the fish. He loved the dogs, I love the dogs. He loved Basketball, I love Basketball. I relate a lot to Roy, so that’s why Roy, was, will, and forever be my favorite fighter. Floyd Mayweather’s work ethic, the things that he did in the ring, not outside the ring.

Some fans relate Terence Crawford’s fighting style to that of Floyd Mayweather. Apart from being a knockout artist, he is tremendous in defense and is always on the hunt for the finish.

A fighter of his caliber is must-watch TV, and Crawford might finally meet his match when he squares off against Canelo Alvarez later in the year, making the event a must-watch spectacle for boxing fans.

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Terence Crawford Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If He Would Ever Fight Jake Paul

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Terence Crawford is over 40 fights into an exceptional professional career.

Since making his debut back in 2008, the 37-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska has won world titles in four weight classes, as well as capturing the undisputed championship at super-lightweight and welterweight.

‘Bud’ is now gearing up for what could be the toughest test of his career, as he prepares to challenge Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight championship in September.

Aside from his upcoming showdown with Canelo, the 37-year-old has also been linked with a bout against Youtube star turned professional fighter Jake Paul, who has won all but one of his professional fights since making his debut five years ago.

Speaking to Club Shay Shay, Crawford was asked if he would actually consider facing Paul, whose most recent victory came against heavyweight icon Mike Tyson.

“No, Jake’s doing his thing, Jake’s big but he’s doing his thing, I’m gonna let Jake do what Jake do.”

Crawford changed his mind promptly when the scenario has a $200 million purse attached…

“I’m fighting Jake Paul.”

‘The Problem Child’ makes his return to the ring on Saturday June 28 when he faces former WBC world middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

Paul has expressed his intentions to fight for a legitimate world title in the near future, but must defeat Chavez in impressive fashion if he is to push towards achieving his career long dream of capturing world honours.

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Manny Pacquiao Pinpoints The Advantage He Has Over Mario Barrios

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Manny Pacquiao didn’t mince words when discussing his advantages over Mario Barrios.

In 48 days, 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao will step into the ring for a professional fight for the first time since 2021, when he lost a unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas. This will be to fight 30-year-old Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight belt in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While there is a lot of skepticism about whether Pacquiao should be fighting at all, given his age, most agree that Pacquiao could have picked a more dangerous opponent than Barrios. While he is a reigning champion of a prestigious belt, the general sentiment is that Barrios is a relatively beatable champion.

And while Barrios does have 18 KOs on his professional fight record (which is 29-2-1 and includes losses to Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman), there does seem to be some holes in his game that Pacquiao (who will be the smaller boxer come fight night) could exploit if he’s able to re-find a former version of himself.

Many believe that Pacquiao’s best shot at beating Barrios is with a knockout, as punching power is typically the last thing to leave an aging boxer. However, Pacquiao believes he has another advantage over his adversary, which he revealed when speaking with the media.

“I think I’m faster than him. Definitely,” Pacquiao said when asked whether he thinks he’s perfectly suited to face Barrios, per a YouTube video from FightHype. “My movement, my speed is still there. Nothing goes, movement and speed. I can also still develop it… I still have that.”

Pacquiao was known for his blistering speed during his prime, which was a huge reason he amassed 62 professional wins, 39 KOs, 12 world titles, and became the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing.

Fans will have to wait until July 19 to see whether Pacquiao truly has a speed advantage over Barrios; and if he does, whether he can turn that into a victory.

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‘Joshua’s struggle may fuel Fury’s return’

By Al Faqiih June 2, 2025

Former WBA super middleweight champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury’s decision to retire in January is unlikely to be permanent and that the recent struggles of Anthony Joshua could prompt Fury’s return to the ring, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Speaking to Express via Lottoland boxing betting, Groves expressed confidence that Fury will return once Joshua recovers from injury or surgery, predicting the bout could take place later this year, possibly in Saudi Arabia.

“They’ve both been boxing their entire lives. They’ve earned enough and achieved plenty, but they won’t leave the table while there’s still something left for them. They’ll fight each other, and I’d like to see it.

“I’m almost certain he’ll fight Anthony Joshua once Joshua recovers from injury or elbow surgery. That’ll probably be later this year, likely in Saudi Arabia. They’re both prize fighters,” he said.

Groves also addressed Fury’s multiple retirements, stressing that the 36-year-old’s announcement should not be taken at face value. He explained that retirement offers fighters certain freedoms, such as escaping the rigours of athletic discipline and regulatory obligations, but it does not necessarily signal the end of their career.

“He’s retired five times now, so we know retirement means nothing,” Groves said.

“There are benefits to retiring. You don’t have to live like an athlete anymore or adhere to British Boxing Board of Control requirements. He’s got no belt to be stripped, and if he comes out of retirement, as he’s done before, it might add value and excitement to the fight,” Groves added.

Evaluating the potential clash between the two heavyweights, Groves described the fight as a genuine “pick ‘em” contest. He assessed Fury as the heavier, more agile fighter with superior boxing intelligence and quicker hands but believes Joshua remains a formidable athlete, renowned for his powerful punches and extensive big-fight experience.

The 37-year-old disagreed with Carl Froch’s recent claim that any bout between Fury and Joshua would be a “total mismatch” favouring Fury, stating firmly that it would not be a walkover.

“Joshua is still a great athlete, punches ridiculously hard, and has loads of big-fight experience. It comes down to who performs on the night, who wants it more, who’s got the most left. I disagree with Froch – I don’t think it’s a walkover.

“I think it’s a pick ‘em fight. Fury’s heavier, more agile, better boxing IQ, faster hands.”

Reflecting on Joshua’s dramatic knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, Groves described it as a significant blow to the former heavyweight champion’s career. He explained that Joshua appeared to underestimate Dubois, perhaps intending to start cautiously but was overwhelmed and knocked out decisively on one of the sport’s biggest stages, highlighting the serious toll on Joshua’s physical and mental reserves.

“Joshua’s last loss to Daniel Dubois was pretty devastating. Dubois got it right that night; he jumped on Joshua, who probably wanted to ease into the fight.”

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