Why is Gervonta Davis leaving Mayweather Promotions?
Why is Gervonta Davis leaving Mayweather Promotions?
“It’s about becoming that man, handling my own responsibility, my own priorities. So I feel like it’s my career, so I feel like I have to be the one in control of my career. And it’s time,” Davis told the Last Stand podcast.
Why did Gervonta Davis vacate his title?
Davis won the vacant WBA super featherweight title with a third-round TKO victory against Jesus Cuellar in April 2018. The 26-year-old retained the championship in his next two fights, against Hugo Ruiz and Ricardo Nunez. In Sept. 2019, Davis vacated the 130-pound title in preparation for his move up to lightweight.
Why is Gervonta Davis so popular?
He is also ranked as the world’s best active lightweight by BoxRec, third by ESPN, and Fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and The Ring magazine. Known for his exceptional punching power, Davis’ knockout-to-win percentage stands at 93%.
How much did Floyd Mayweather make in one fight?
In his exhibition fight against Logan Paul, Mayweather was guaranteed $10 million in base salary and 50 percent pay-per-view shares. Mayweather ended up bragging that he made $100 million. Against Don Moore, Mayweather earned about 80% from pay-per-view sales. The estimated total is about $50-60 million.
