2<\/p>\n Davis’ ordered clash with Schofield is in limboCredit: Esther Lin\/PBC<\/p>\n ‘Tank’ was initially made a champion in recess as he faced legal issues after being arrested on charges of battery and attempted kidnapping.<\/p>\n And to keep hold of his WBA lightweight title, he has been ordered by the governing body<\/a> to face rising star Floyd Schofield.<\/p>\n To get the fight over the line and escape purse bids, the camps have been given a 30-day deadline to successfully agree a deal.<\/p>\n Davis vs Schofield ‘not in talks’ yet<\/p>\n But in a concerning update with time ticking, Schofield’s father Floyd Sr has admitted that currently Davis’ team have yet to reach out.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n He said: \u201cWe can\u2019t do anything until the WBA says. <\/p>\n “[We\u2019re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank\u2019s people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can\u2019t be in negotiations right now. <\/p>\n “So, [we\u2019re] in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up. Tank\u2019s people got to make a fight with us within 20 days.\u201d<\/p>\n Davis is required to now defend the title to keep hold of it, but now faces a race against time.<\/p>\n The lack of talks is unsurprising given his troubles outside of the squared circle.<\/p>\n And further complications have been caused by the fact a new arrest warrant<\/a> has been issued for Davis, in connection with an alleged break of his probation.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Schofield is hoping to lure Davis into the ring but there is many hurdlesCredit: GETTY<\/p>\n Schofield will likely wait for an outcome which will likely lead to purse bids at the current trajectory.<\/p>\n But it could well see him elevated if Davis is unable to lace up his gloves for the first time in 2026.<\/p>\n For Schofield it is another frustrating period in his pursuit of a world title.<\/p>\n The unbeaten young American was set to challenge Shakur Stevenson<\/a> for the world title last year.<\/p>\n But he was forced to pull out of the bout after taking ill during the fight build-up.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Gervonta](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crop-1923107.jpg\")
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