The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was scheduled to host a boxing match on June 15th between three-division world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated rising star Frank Martin. Martin was aiming to defeat the undefeated champion Davis.
However, just before the fight was set to take place, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who promotes Gervonta Davis, surprisingly announced the cancellation of the Davis vs. Martin matchup. Mayweather also attempted to influence fans not to watch the fight. Let’s dive into the details.
Floyd Mayweather Encourages His Million Followers to Watch UFC on Saturday Night Instead of Davis vs. Martin Fight
Floyd Mayweather is now urging his almost 30 million followers to watch the UFC on Saturday night. The boxing match between Davis and Martin is scheduled at the same time as UFC Fight Night, headlined by Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira. Despite being a boxer, Mayweather promotes the UFC event over the Davis vs. Martin boxing match.
Floyd Mayweather posted on Instagram suggesting the Davis vs. Martin fight was canceled by placing a “canceled” sticker on the fight poster. However, the bout remains scheduled as planned, with neither fighter withdrawing. Many fans are questioning Mayweather’s intentions, speculating it could be linked to his ongoing feud with Gervonta Davis.
Gervonta Davis, a prominent figure in boxing today, spent much of his career under Floyd Mayweather’s Mayweather Promotions but parted ways after defeating Rolly Romero in May 2022. The fight between Davis and Martin is still set to proceed. Showcasing two top fighters in their weight class putting their undefeated records on the line. Make sure not to miss the action on June 15.
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