Promoter Eddie Hearn intends to extend an offer to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis today for a momentous bout against welterweight Conor Benn. The fight is expected to take place in the United States in either April or May. Hearn highlights Benn’s advantage in size, as he currently holds an undefeated record of 23-0 with 14 knockouts. Tank Davis, on the other hand, is a natural super featherweight who will be moving up in weight from the lightweight division to face Conor at 147 pounds.
In his most recent fight against Peter Dobson at junior middleweight, Benn rehydrated to 170 pounds. Therefore, it is likely that he will maintain a similar weight if the clash with Tank Davis materializes. Hearn acknowledges the global demand for Conor Benn and expresses his desire to arrange a high-profile match for him. Although Gervonta has never competed at 147 pounds, Hearn believes that this will be a challenging fight for Benn and appreciates the size advantage it presents. This would be the first time in Benn’s recent fights that he faces an opponent smaller than him.
Hearn envisions Gervonta Davis vs Conor Benn as a bout that could captivate both American and British audiences. He personally spoke with Davis and is planning to send an offer for the fight today. The magnitude of this matchup is significant, and while it could potentially take place in the UK, the focus is currently on organizing the event in America. However, securing this clash may require a substantial offer from Hearn, as Tank Davis is coming off a successful pay-per-view extravaganza against Ryan Garcia last April.
For Benn, this fight offers a lucrative opportunity. Tank has the option to face other American fighters such as Ryan, Devin Haney, Vasily Lomachenko, or Shakur Stevenson, which would likely generate higher viewership than a matchup against Benn, who lacks widespread recognition in the United States. This fight aligns with Benn and Hearn’s objectives, as it provides them with a notable opponent. However, some fans believe that Hearn is eager to capitalize on a mega-fight for Benn before his true abilities are questioned, suspecting that he may be relying solely on his father’s reputation as a famous boxer.