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Following arrest warrant, Gervonta Davis could see his world title g

By Admin January 23, 2026

Gervonta Davis could see his world title go to fierce rival following arrest warrant

Gervonta Davis has been downgraded from his position as the WBA lightweight world champion and now one of his fiercest foes could be poised to fight for the full belt.

‘Tank’ fought once during 2025, controversially drawing with then WBA super-featherweight world champion Lamont Roach Jr and perhaps being fortunate to do so.

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The Baltimore brute was then expected to take on Jake Paul in November, but he was pulled from the bout due to domestic violence allegations, after a civil lawsuit was filed by one of his ex-partners.

Now, the 31-year-old has been issued an arrest warrant for that incident, citing charges including false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping, with the WBA responding by naming Davis as a champion-in-recess, thus making their lightweight title a vacant one.

At present, the frontrunner to challenge for the belt is WBA #1 contender Floyd Schofield, with #2 contender Lucas Bahdi deemed the most likely man for the opposing corner in a vacant title clash.

However, Roach Jr, who also drew in a bid for the WBA super-lightweight crown last year, told his Twitch stream that he plans to return to lightweight, where he is rated as the WBA #4, and challenge Schofield for the title.

“There is a possibility that I can fight Kid Austin [Schofield] for the WBA 135lb title. We definitely gonna push for that.”

It remains to be seen whether the WBA will order Schofield to take on Bahdi, Roach Jr. or #3 rated Bakhodur Usmonov but Roach will likely be the fans’ pick, after many feels he deserved to get his hands on the belt when he drew with Davis last March.

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Why Floyd Mayweather Wasn’t Disqualified Despite Multiple Violations

By Admin January 23, 2026

It has been nearly two decades since Zab Judah and Floyd Mayweather shared the ring.

While the bout was one of the rare occasions where ‘Money’ appeared somewhat vulnerable, it is remembered more for its controversies than the action itself. Now, the fight has resurfaced in the public conversation following a recent podcast appearance.

Veteran referee Kenny Bayless—who has officiated several of Mayweather’s bouts—recently appeared on the Ring Champs with Ak & Barak podcast. Joined by host Andre Ward and legendary former champion Roy Jones Jr., Bayless revisited the key incidents from the fight, comments that ultimately prompted a response from Judah.

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The truth of the Floyd Mayweather fight comes out 20 years later

During the fight, Zab Judah began the fight aggressively, outboxing Floyd Mayweather early and appearing to score a knockdown in round two, though it was ruled a slip by the referee. As the bout wore on, Mayweather seized control, dominating the later rounds and leaving Judah bloodied. The fight’s defining moment, however, came late in round 10.

A frustrated Judah landed a deliberate low blow followed by an illegal rabbit punch, sending Mayweather to the canvas and forcing the referee, Richard Steele, to halt the action. This prompted Floyd’s uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather, to storm the ring to confront Judah, sparking a massive in-ring brawl involving both camps.

“Do you know what the rules say in that case?” Bayless asked, referencing that moment. “Disqualification right in that situation.” However, he highlighted that Steele had to use his judgment and didn’t stop the fight from moving forward. “Richard Steele had to use judgment cuz if he [had] stopped that fight, that place would have [gone] crazy,” Bayless said.

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“It would have been a nightmare… And Floyd went on to beat Zab,” he concluded during the podcast. Judah later shared this statement from Bayless on Instagram, admitting, “20 years later now the truth.” Regardless, in the aftermath of the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) heavily fined and suspended the people involved.

Some people had argued that Mayweather should have been disqualified because his team invaded the ring. However, the commission didn’t disqualify or strip Mayweather of the win. Regardless, this isn’t the first time Judah has spoken about that chaotic night.

Zab Judah claimed Roger choked him unconscious

Last year in November, Judah said the chaos in the 10th round completely altered the fight against Mayweather. “The fight should have been stopped right there,” Judah explained. “I was choked out in the corner. People don’t know.” According to Judah, when he rushed toward Roger Mayweather during the melee, Roger “got under me, and he was choking me,” while security pinned Judah’s arms against the ropes.

“He choked me until I kind of, like, passed out,” Judah added, insisting the incident warranted disqualification. “We all know if it was the other way around… that would have been automatic disqualification, 100 per cent.” Judah also defended his father’s actions, saying, “They was trying to jump my pops,” and describing the moment as “real life, real emotion, real people.”

Floyd Mayweather may have won the fight, but fans remember the night when Floyd Mayweather was handed his first loss, at least, he should have been. But what did you make of the fight?

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After ‘masterpiece’ win over Canelo Alvarez, Boxing Promoter plots talks to bring Terence Crawford out of retirement

By Admin January 23, 2026

Dana White plots talks to bring Terence Crawford out of retirement after ‘masterpiece’ win over Canelo Alvarez

UFC boss Dana White is plotting talks to bring Terence Crawford out of retirement following his masterclass against Canelo Alvarez.

The American stunned Canelo Alvarez to win the undisputed super-middleweight world titles in September.

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But just three months later, the undefeated 42-0 great announced his shock retirement.

UFC chief White – fresh off the launch of Zuffa Boxing – promoted Crawford’s super-fight win over Canelo on Netflix.

Over 70,000 fans packed out the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas while 43 MILLION watched on Netflix.

White told TMZ: “He decided to retire. I think he should be out there fighting everybody right now. I just think that.

“After seeing the masterpiece that he put on that night, he’s so good, man. He’s so talented. And I actually like him. He’s a great guy.

“We’ll put on some fights here and then see how the things start to progress and play out with stuff that I’m working on right now.

“I might give him a call in the next six or seven months.”

Canelo, 35, had elbow surgery after his loss to Crawford, 38, and has announced he will return on September 12 in Saudi Arabia.

White’s Zuffa Boxing debuts on January 23 in Vegas with Irishman Callum Walsh facing Carlos Ocampo.

The UFC chief confirmed he is in talks to sign Oleksandr Usyk – and any other top name in boxing.

He said: “We’re talking to everybody we think are the most talented people in the world or have the potential to be the most talented people in the world.

“We’re looking to sign anyone who we think potentially can be the best in the world or is the best in the world.”

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How Charlie Woods avoids freak injury as Tiger, Elin Nordegren su

By Admin January 22, 2026

Charlie Woods avoids freak injury as Tiger, mom Elin Nordegren support him at tournament

Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, had to duck and cover when a recovery shot on the 11th hole at the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship nearly hit him in the face in a freak sequence during the tournament’s first round on Saturday.

Woods, with his dad and mom, Elin Nordegren looking on, had hit a ball under a tree on the 11th at Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida, and was attempting to get clear when his shot struck a root and came back at him, according to the Palm Beach Post.

Charlie Woods shoots from the fairway while on Hole 6 in the Junior Orange Classic on Jan. 3, 2026. Chet Peterman / Special to The Post / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The ball almost struck the younger Woods, and he had to drop his club and protect his face in order to not get hurt.

Woods did manage to recover in the end, getting himself onto the green and then making a lengthy putt for par.

Tiger Woods told his son, “Hell of a shot,” and joked with Charlie Woods about what had happened on the hole, the Palm Beach Post reported.

After two days of the tournament, Woods is three-over par for the tournament and sitting at T22.

He had shot a 73 on Saturday and followed it up with a 72 on Sunday, which included him battling back on the second nine after a rough start to his day.

Woods has been charting his own path in the sport that his father helped elevate during his legendary playing days.

Charlie Woods’ father, Tiger Woods, and mother, Elin Nordegren, are photographed in the gallery at the Junior Orange Bowl on Jan. 3, 2026. Chet Peterman / Special to The Post / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tiger Woods checks out Charlie Woods’ golf club to make sure it’s okay after it takes a knock against a clump of roots during the Junior Orange Bowl at the Biltmore Golf Course on Jan. 3, 2026. Chet Peterman / Special to The Post / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Woods is currently ranked 13th in the American Junior Golf Association rankings and earned a nod as a first-team All-America.

This year is the first time Woods is competing in the tournament and comes after he helped the Benjamin School golf team win another state championship in November.

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Why The departure of ‘Canelo’ Alvarez can be shot in the arm for th

By Admin January 22, 2026

The departure of ‘Canelo’ Alvarez can be shot in the arm for the 168lbs division

The loss by Canelo Alvarez in September was historic both in the fall of boxing’s king, but it has freed the super-middleweight division to flex its depth.

By retiring in December after defeating Alvarez by decision, Terence Crawford left the belts of the four major sanctioning bodies to a talented group of challengers who are making moves to become champions.

The first bout is expected to take a big step toward reality with unbeatens Hamzah Sheeraz and Diego Pacheco to participate in a WBO purse bid process.

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Sheeraz, coming off a knockout win over recent title challenger Edgar Berlanga, will meet California’s Pacheco, who fought three times in 2025 with mixed results – getting knocked down in his most recent showing.

On Wednesday’s episode of ProBox TV’s “BoxingScene Today,” analysts Chris Algieri, Paulie Malignaggi and Robert Garcia expressed their excitement over what’s coming in the 168lbs division, which include a WBC title rematch between Christian Mbilli and Lester Martinez, a WBA title defense by Jose Armando Resendiz versus former challenger Jaime Munguia and an IBF title shot for Cuba’s Osleys Iglesias.

“Those matchups we’re going to get are fantastic matchups in a terrific division,” Algieri said.

Malignaggi, who long criticized Alvarez for stalling progress in the division, said, “This is what he was preventing. He was becoming a cancer to this weight class.”’

Pacheco’s sluggish 2025 as he moves to a Sheeraz bout means he “needs to take this seriously,” returning trainer of the year Garcia said. “Styles make fights. It could be a perfect fight for him, but Pacheco needs to step up and make more adjustments with his trainer. He needs to take it seriously. This is a title fight.”

Algieri said the fact there’s so much on the line for these young fighters is enlivening.

“They’re in their primes, passionate, vigorous … that’s really good for the health of the sport: Young guys taking risks and being vicious about it,” Algieri said.

That certainly applies to unbeatens Mbilli and Martinez, who staged a fight-of-the-year candidate symbolically on the Alvarez ousting card.

While Martinez had success boxing in the final two rounds, Algieri expects Mbilli to turn a rematch into “another slugfest. This [also] could be fight of the year.”

Unlike the 10-round affair in September, a title fight for Mbilli and Martinez would be a 12-round bout.

As for Cuba’s Iglesias, he’s awaiting an opponent for the IBF belt and it could be a slow process to find one.

“As a 6-feet-2 southpaw with power, that’s a nightmare,” Algieri said.

Alvarez, meanwhile, is due to return from surgery in the second half of the year.

“He does fit because of his popularity. He’ll be in tough fights. It won’t be easy,” Algieri said. “Maybe the Resendiz-Munguia winner would be best for him. Everything else is too dangerous.”

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Anthony Joshua drops comeback hint in private conversation despit

By Admin January 22, 2026

Anthony Joshua has a “desire to continue” despite suffering a tragic car crash in Nigeria last month.

That is according to Oleksandr Usyk – who recently shared a conversation the former two-time heavyweight world champion. Joshua was a passenger in the the Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway near Lagos, Nigeria. The 36-year-old came away with minor injuries, but the incident claimed the lives of two of the boxer’s close friends and teammates, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.

Their funerals took place in London on January 4. Reports have emerged since that Joshua cheated death by swapping seats ahead of the journey. There are now questions over the Brit’s future – who was in Nigeria just days after his knockout win over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

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Earlier this month, the boxing star’s uncle claimed the heavyweight behemoth had informed his family he will retire following the crash. The Brit allegedly made the decision ‘known to his family in private’. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” Adedamola Joshua told The Punch. Usyk, though, shares a different view after sharing a chat with ‘AJ.’

The 39-year-old – who famously beat Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022 – has formed a rather close bond with the Brit in recent times, and the Ukrainian has now revealed a conversation he had with the boxing legend. During a recent interview with Ready To Fight, he said: “I’ve already spoken with him.

“I heard a desire to continue in his voice — for the friends he lost and for the chance to live that the Lord gave him. Once I spoke with the mother of my fallen comrade, and she told me: ‘Oleksandr, he would be very proud that you are continuing your work; he will watch you from heaven.’ And he, I think, does that. And not just him, but all my loved ones who passed away defending our country. They are my guardian angels who help me in the ring.”

Usyk has worked closely with Joshua these past few months after Joshua enlisted the help of the Ukrainian ahead of his fight with Paul last month. The 39-year-old is expected to make his return to the ring later this year, having not fought since his knockout win over Daniel Dubois back in July.

Last week, pictures emerged of Joshua returning to the gym nearly three weeks after the incident in Nigeria. ‘AJ’ shared snaps of him working working out and hitting pads in what he described as “mental strength therapy.” He was also seen pushing himself with some lower leg exercises as well as riding a stationary bike. Further footage showed the boxing star getting in a pool in a compilation of footage.

Other posts included a picture of what appeared to be the official time he had been on a cardio machines, along with the caption: “I am a fighter.” as well as a photo of him being punched by heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko during their historic showdown back in 2017 at Wembley Stadium.

The boxer’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, provided a recent update on his star client after the British fighter was spotted back in the gym, as he laced up the gloves again in Dubai. The promoter shared a post on Instagram. “Great to catch up with @anthonyjoshua today,” the Matchroom chief wrote. “His resilience and strength is inspiring. The loss is heavy, and he will take his time to get back on track. But said he is truly grateful for all the support and the love shown for Latz and Sina.”

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Why Jake Paul’s Mansion Was Raided by FBI and Heavily-Armed SWAT Team

By Admin January 22, 2026

Jake Paul’s mansion was raided by the FBI as a team of SWAT officers in armoured vehicles descended upon his pad.

Paul, who made his boxing debut in 2020, has emerged as one of the biggest names in the sport following his high-profile fights, including bouts against UFC legends Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.

Not to mention Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua, who stopped ‘The Problem Child’ in the sixth round of their money-spinning clash last month.

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Paul has earned some eye-watering purses in his career, having bagged a huge payout from his Netflix showdown against Joshua.

He’s made a series of extravagant purchases in the process, including his $8 million mansion in California.

In 2020, his luxury home was the subject of an FBI investigation as a team of SWAT officers in armoured vehicles raided the property while searching for evidence that he was linked to the looting of a Scottsdale mall.

Paul and graffiti artist friend Arman Izadi were arrested at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall and charged with trespassing and unlawful assembly after filming a mob ransacking the property.

Some of the rioters had claimed that they were protesting the murder of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer.

Paul and Izadi immediately denied any wrongdoing, but police said they were sent ‘hundreds of tips’ claiming the YouTuber-turned-boxer was a participant in the riot.

That prompted the FBI to carry out their raid of the 29-year-old’s property, with news helicopters capturing the federal officers walking out of his mansion with several rifles they confiscated during the search.

The charges against Paul and Izadi were ultimately dropped and no arrests were made.

Several rifles were confiscated during the raid of Jake Paul's mansion. Image: ABC

But it lives long in the memory of Paul’s mum, Pam Stepnick, who opened up on the incident in her new book, ‘F**k the Pauls”.

An excerpt of it read: “My ears rang with the news when Ted told me the FBI was raiding Jake’s home.

“I ran out of my dermatologist appointment and sank to the floor in the building’s stairwell. My heart was racing.

“After the family text bombardment during Jake’s last controversy (the Covid party), I decided to get ahead of their good intentions.

“This time, I texted them with the news about Jake, telling them not to freak out when they saw the headlines.

“FBI spokesperson Jill McCabe said the FBI was investigating allegations of criminal acts surrounding the incident at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May 2020.

“I knew my son had not done anything that merited the freaking FBI’s attention, much less the whole country’s attention.

“The story was picked up in national publications. I was unraveling.

“I had always been the rock and the glue that holds our family together, but the FBI?

“This was bigger than anything we had ever experienced up until this point in our family’s wild history.

“At the time of the raid, Jake was training for his next boxing match.

“The FBI searched Jake’s home, looking for God knows what. As I watched helicopters circle around his mansion, I thought, ‘What the hell is happening?’

“FBI agents carried guns out of the Calabasas home along with video equipment, cell phones, cameras, and laptops. In the days following the raid, my family stared into the abyss, devastated, afraid, and deeply humbled.

“When I saw video footage of the FBI confiscating Team 10 cameras (the social media label Jake had founded) and laptops on the news over and over and over again, I was disgusted. In my heart, I knew there were no bad intentions on Jake’s part.

“I watched the video while shaking my head. This investigation will go nowhere.

“There’s nothing to find. And I was right. The charges were dropped. I was frustrated. It felt like another media grab.

“At a time when all eyes were on the internet, Jake’s name meant more clicks.

“But this series of events caused Jake to take stock of his life. Finally, he had to course correct.”

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Real Reason Behind Mike Tyson’s First Boxing Loss Revealed After

By Admin January 21, 2026

Real Medical Reason Behind Mike Tyson’s First Boxing Loss Revealed After 36 Years

In February 1990, the boxing world witnessed what many still call the biggest upset in the sport’s history. Billed as Mike Tyson’s comeback fight, ‘Buster’ Douglas defied odds and shocked the world by knocking out the youngest heavyweight champion ever in the 10th round. Fans were left stunned, trying to understand what caused Tyson’s stunning collapse. Now, 36 years later, a new layer of truth has surfaced about that historic night.

According to reports, the former heavyweight champion was suffering from the bacterial s***ly transmitted disease gonorrhea, which severely affected his performance. Tyson was reportedly taking heavy doses of prescribed medication, which slowed him down inside the ring. That physical setback allowed Douglas to land the finishing blow, taking away Tyson’s undefeated record along with his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.

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Mike Tyson fought Buster Douglas while battling gonorrhea

“Douglas fought the fight of his life, and Mike fought the worst fight of his life, and got clobbered. It wasn’t until later that I learned of the medical challenges Mike was dealing with,” Dr. Elias Graham, the chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission, told the New York Post in a recent interview.

Mike Tyson stepping into the ring while dealing with such a serious condition was undeniably brave. But the revelation goes even deeper. ‘Iron Mike’ had actually been suffering from the infection long before the Douglas fight.

According to a 2011 CBS article, Tyson was dealing with the same issue when he defeated Trevor Berbick on November 22, 1986. Describing his experience with the disease, Tyson later spoke about how badly it affected him, as he revealed dripping pus from his genitals.

“I was dripping like a good humid July, man,” the now 59-year-old said, as per the CBS article.

It was a brutally honest and somewhat graphic description from the heavyweight legend. Still, even after gonorrhea was revealed as his hidden kryptonite, Tyson never used it as an excuse.

‘Iron’ lauded Douglas for his performance

For a dominant champion like Mike Tyson, losing to a massive underdog was always going to sting. But even in defeat, ‘Iron Mike’ showed the mindset of a true champion. When ‘Buster’ Douglas shocked him at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Tyson accepted the loss with honesty and gave full credit to his opponent for delivering a masterclass.

“Because I took some f–in shots. You know… nobody would have took them shots. It’s just a bang. He fought a great fight that night. What a great fight. But you know what’s so ironic that he won, everybody that beat him, I knocked out,” Tyson stated in an interview with American rapper Joe Budden in 2023.

After that loss, the heavyweight legend went on to regain the WBA and WBC championships, proving he was far from finished. Still, boxing fans continue to regret never seeing a rematch between Tyson and Douglas. It remains one of the sport’s most fascinating what-ifs.

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Lawyer Shares Grim Update Amid Police Manhunt as Gervonta Da

By Admin January 21, 2026

Lawyer Shares Grim Update Amid Police Manhunt as Gervonta Davis Stripped of WBA Title

Things went from bad to worse for Gervonta Davis in the blink of an eye. The Baltimore native was supposed to rake in millions in an exhibition fight against Jake Paul in November. Instead, his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, filed a civil lawsuit against him, forcing MVP to cancel the fight. As it turns out, this was only the beginning of his troubles.

The Miami Gardens Police Department announced there’s an arrest warrant out for Davis, and a search for the boxer ensued. Even the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force got involved to locate and apprehend him, as he had not turned himself in. Now, the latest reports reveal that the search from the cops has followed a failed search from the victim’s attorney.

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Is Gervonta Davis in hiding?

According to a report from Boxing Scene, Rossel’s attorney Richard Wolfe had been trying to locate the three-division champion. “We have been attempting to obtain service of process [on Davis], and we are certain we will obtain service of process when Mr. Davis has been arrested,” Wolfe told Boxing Scene.

When asked where he thinks Gervonta Davis currently is, the attorney shared a grim update. “No idea. We sent our process server to his house six times without success. We have filed a motion to allow an alternative service—when someone’s evading service—by publication. That’s set for [a] hearing,” Wolfe added during the interview.

It’s worth noting that the Gardens Police’s attempts to locate Davis and the attorney’s hunt are different matters. Regardless, Wolfe is confident that Davis will be forced to answer for the alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend in October, which started Davis’ troubles. “We attempted to resolve the matter without success,” Wolfe said.

“And we look forward to presenting our client’s testimony in court,” Wolfe concluded his statement to Boxing Scene. The damages sought in the civil lawsuit are currently unknown, as Florida allows the amount to be kept private if it’s above $50,000. In the meantime, though, Davis’ professional boxing career also appears to be taking a downturn.

After news broke that a warrant had been issued for Davis’ arrest, the World Boxing Association (WBA) responded quickly. They were quick to label the 31-year-old ‘champion in recess,’ which effectively strips Davis of his WBA lightweight title.

This will allow contenders to compete for the strap while Davis grapples with his legal issues. However, if Davis gets himself free of his legal problem, he can come back and directly challenge for the belt. For now, he hasn’t fought since his controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr. in March last year. And for good reason, take how Jake Paul reacted to Davis’ lawsuit.

Jake Paul went ballistic over ‘Tank’ Davis’ lawsuit

The YouTuber-turned-boxer took to X to unload on Davis following news of a civil lawsuit filed in Miami that accuses the boxing star of battery and kidnapping. The allegations, which add to a series of past abuse claims against Davis, ultimately led to the bout being scrapped.

An angry Paul did not hold back, branding Davis an “actual walking human piece of garbage” and detailing what he described as repeated unprofessional behavior, including bizarre demands and showing up hours late to promotional shoots.

Paul also condemned fans who continue to support Davis, saying he refused to give Davis “a platform” to grow his fame or fortune. Paul apologized to undercard fighters and his MVP team for the fallout, before declaring he’s already moving on to a new opponent—“Anyone. Anytime. Any place.”

He ultimately fought Anthony Joshua in December and ended up with a fractured jaw in two places.

Whether Gervonta Davis suffers the consequences of his actions is yet to be seen. However, his career already appears to be suffering. He not only missed out on making millions, but his legal problems will take out a lot of money from his pocket.

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Floyd Mayweather Appeal Denied, Must Pay Media Firm Close To $

By Admin January 21, 2026

Floyd Mayweather Appeal Denied, Must Pay Nigerian Company Close To $3M For Breach Of Contract

In June 2017, Mayweather signed an agreement to make several appearances in Africa but never showed up

After numerous rumors of financial issues surfaced in recent years, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has been ordered to pay a Nigerian media company more than $2 million for failing to satisfy a prior debt owed to the company for breach of contract.

According to Business Insider Africa, the fighter was previously ordered to pay Zinni Media Concept Limited $2.4 million in 2023 and, after not making any payments for over two years, now owes close to $3 million, with interest added.

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The lawsuit stemmed from an incident in June 2017, after Mayweather signed an agreement with the media company to make several appearances in Africa. After being paid an initial $210,000, he never appeared and did not refund the fee he had been paid.

In 2023, Mayweather was sued in California for failing to appear at the scheduled events. A Los Angeles court awarded Zinni Media $2.4 million. The damages were outlined as $1,638,542 in principal, $721,881 in prejudgment interest, $16,270 in attorney fees, and $285 in costs, bringing the total to $2,376,978.

Mayweather appealed the decision, but the court denied it.

Alex Nwankwo, who is an executive for Zinni Media, stated, “After multiple unsuccessful attempts to recover the appearance fees from Mayweather, we filed a lawsuit in 2018, alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraud. We appreciate that two courts have ruled in favour of Zinni Media Ltd.”

The court has ruled that attorneys may pursue enforcement and seize Mayweather’s luxury vehicles, including a 2015 Bugatti Veyron and a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, both of which are worth more than the amount owed to Zinni Media.

In May 2025, Mayweather responded to the reports of his assumed financial problems at The Real Deal’s New York City Forum.

“Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but if that’s what you call having two private jets, owning 100 buildings, and being able to do what you want, then I’m pretty sure everybody is going bankrupt,” he told the audience when questioned about it.

The retired boxer, who remains active by participating in exhibition matches, has one slated this year (no date has been revealed) against Mike Tyson.

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