Gervonta Davis took to social media to proclaim his retirement after his exhibition match against Jake Paul, scheduled for November 14 in Miami.
For years, Gervonta Davis has gotten fans used to such announcements, often accompanied by a string of personal troubles. On X, he wrote that today’s boxing feeds off the misfortunes of its stars:
“Boxing has definitely changed direction… it’s gone from one side to another… and this sh*t has no loyalty, so why should I care? I move accordingly, boxing is dead.”
These were the words of the Baltimore star, followed by a user’s comment: “Then retire,” to which Davis promptly replied, “I will in 8 weeks.”
In short, “Tank” continues to struggle to find balance between his personal life and boxing and now feels compelled—at an age far from old (30)—to walk away from the stage that made him a global icon. Whether these rumors reflect reality or are just part of the usual hype to sell the fight better, as we’ve seen before, they shouldn’t overshadow who Gervonta Davis truly is as a fighter.
Tank is one of those born talents—he started boxing at age five amid the hardships of his childhood. He boasts 30 wins, 28 by knockout. His style is unique: incredibly fast, explosive, intelligent. The only real flaw in his career has been the absence of a big showdown against one of the top names (Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez, Vasyl Lomachenko). Aside from that, he has dominated nearly all of his opponents, including Ryan Garcia, though he struggled against Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach in his last bout, which ended in a draw and revealed some mental decline. Many observers called it a scandal, suggesting the judges favored Gervonta.
We’ll see what happens in Miami’s upcoming show and what decisions the Baltimore star will make for 2026: will he really retire this time?