Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Gervonta Davis has turned down the opportunity to face Conor Benn in his next bout. Hearn is now exploring other options for Benn’s next fight, with a potential clash against American Danny Garcia being considered.
Many fans were skeptical that PBC fighter Gervonta, who boasts an impressive record of 29 wins and 27 knockouts, would accept the offer to fight Benn. This is especially true considering his recent high-profile showdown with Ryan Garcia in April, where he earned a substantial payday. It seems that Tank is now expecting similar financial rewards for all his fights, which is unrealistic. However, he will soon realize this as he continues to wait for a lucrative opportunity.
Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia has expressed his interest in facing welterweight contender Benn. Garcia, with a record of 37 wins and 21 knockouts, is even willing to travel to the UK for the right price. This fight poses a risk for Benn, as Garcia possesses knockout power and is considered a more talented fighter.
While Danny Garcia may not have the same level of popularity as Gervonta Davis among younger fans, older boxing enthusiasts are familiar with his career from 2011 to 2018. They would be intrigued to see Benn take on Garcia, although it may not generate the substantial purse that Conor and Hearn had hoped for.
Hearn will likely continue his efforts to secure a fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Benn. This matchup would attract UK fans due to the celebrity status of both fighters, who rely on their famous fathers’ names but lack the skill to compete against top-level opponents.
Hearn has mentioned that he is considering four or five other options for Benn’s next fight, in addition to Garcia. While he hasn’t disclosed the names of these potential opponents, it is likely that they will be fighters of a similar caliber to Peter Dobson and Rafael Orozco, who Benn has faced in his last two bouts. These opponents would come from the fringes or second tier of the boxing world.
It appears that Hearn is taking a cautious approach in selecting Benn’s opponents, unless a high-profile and lucrative fight, such as those against Tank Davis, Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, or Terence Crawford, presents itself.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com