{"id":555160,"date":"2026-04-28T14:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555160\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:07:07","slug":"unbeaten-fighter-says-hes-in-line-to-face-gervonta-davis-next-theyre-about-to-sanction-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555160\/","title":{"rendered":"Unbeaten fighter says he’s in line to face Gervonta Davis next: “They’re about to sanction it”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gervonta Davis<\/a> could be given an immediate world title shot upon his return, colliding with an unbeaten contender for the WBA lightweight strap.<\/p>\n

\u2018Tank\u2019 defended this belt against Lamont Roach in March 2025<\/a>, boxing to a controversial draw from which many felt he was fortunate to come away.<\/p>\n

Since then, the 31-year-old has been made \u2018champion in recess\u2019 by the sanctioning body, giving him the opportunity to eventually be reinstated as full WBA titlist at 135lbs.<\/p>\n

This is partly because of his inactivity but also due to accusations of domestic violence, which led to the cancellation of Davis\u2019 exhibition match with Jake Paul.<\/p>\n

But since being removed from the non-completive matchup, which was supposed to take place last November, the knockout artist has teased a much-anticipated return to the professional ring.<\/p>\n

Initially, he hinted at a possible rematch with Isaac \u2018Pitbull\u2019 Cruz<\/a>, this time at 140lbs, despite winning their lightweight contest in 2021 by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, though, Davis could be set to face WBA mandatory challenger Floyd Schofield in a bid to reclaim his strap at 135lbs.<\/p>\n

Taking to social media, the father and trainer of \u2018Kid Austin\u2019, Schofield Sr, has suggested that the Davis fight is next.<\/p>\n

\u201cTank vs KID\u2026 Coming Soon. Let\u2019s see if the young bull can take the crown of today\u2019s boxing king.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tank Vs KID\u2026 Coming Soon \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe
Let\u2019s see if the young bull can take the crown of today\u2019s boxing KING.<\/p>\n

Legacy \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffd<\/p>\n

Forget a \u201c0\u201d \u2026Let\u2019s bring real boxing back \ud83d\ude0a#boxingnews<\/a>#boxingworld<\/a>#boxingfans<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Floyd \u201cKid Austin\u201d Schofield (@KidAustin11) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Elaborating further on SouthpawTV<\/a>, Schofield said that he was in line to face \u2018Tank\u2019 next with his father adding that he believes the fight could happen in July.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s in line. I put the petition in with the WBA, we\u2019ve got the lawyers involved so now they\u2019re about to sanction it and right now they\u2019re in talks, they\u2019re in talks to put this fight on in July. It\u2019s really going to be official the Tank vs Kid fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

With nothing yet confirmed, it is difficult to assess the likelihood of this fight taking place, especially given Davis\u2019 ongoing troubles outside of the ring.<\/p>\n

Either way, though, the WBA is coming under increasing pressure to present Schofield with a shot at the full title.<\/p>\n