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Gervonta Davis Claims Shakur Stevenson’s Investors Need Him

Gervonta Davis went straight after Shakur Stevenson’s business model, claiming Shakur’s backers desperately need a matchup with him to turn a profit. Stevenson signed a lucrative Zuffa Boxing deal, but

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:24 AM
Gervonta Davis Claims Shakur Stevenson’s Investors Need Him
Key Things to Know
  • Gervonta Davis claimed on social media that Shakur Stevenson's investors need a fight with him to turn a profit.
  • Stevenson signed a lucrative deal with Zuffa Boxing, but his debut fight remains on hold.
  • Shakur Stevenson fired back at Davis, calling him a has-been and arguing Davis needs him instead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Gervonta Davis publicly targeted Shakur Stevenson's business model on X, claiming Stevenson's financial backers urgently need a bout against him to turn a profit. Davis compared the situation to promoter Bob Arum's previous revenue struggles with Terence Crawford, noting that Stevenson's lucrative Zuffa Boxing debut remains delayed without a marquee opponent.

Stevenson fired back at Davis, calling him a has-been and claiming Davis equally relies on him for a major payday. Stevenson's proposed matchup with Devin Haney previously fell through, and negotiations for an alternative clash against Gary Antuanne Russell currently remain unresolved.

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