If Gervonta Davis ever makes good on his claim that he would like to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he would have no shortage of willing suitors for his Octagon debut. Over the weekend the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather protégé expressed an interest in the UFC via Twitter. Davis owns a 19-0 record as a professional boxer, including 18 triumphs via knockout or technical knockout. He is scheduled to face Jesus Cuellar for the vacant WBA Super Featherweight world title on April 21 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
I think I want to fight in the UFC
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) March 10, 2018
Not surprisingly, Davis’ statement got a lot of responses from active fighters on the UFC roster. Often, Davis had no qualms about firing right back.
@Gervontaa what weight class in the @ufc you lookin at
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) March 10, 2018
Any one ill beat all y’all ass https://t.co/tnR0sU83lI
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) March 10, 2018
Come over
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 10, 2018
you can become a comedian too https://t.co/d2Jm8axKtf
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) March 10, 2018
3-4 years I’ll be bustin up @Gervontaa in a super fight. @danawhite @ufc
— Sean O’Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) March 9, 2018
3-4 years I be knocking ya ass out if you ever try me https://t.co/JXPALATV9y
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) March 10, 2018
More than happy to welcome you into the @ufc @Gervontaa https://t.co/2k2nW0xXGN
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) March 11, 2018
easy money https://t.co/oT8k66xFJc
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) March 10, 2018
Whether Davis was sincere or simply just stirring the pot, it’s clear that the MMA vs. boxing debate is far from dead. It’s unlikely Davis will be the last fighter from either sport to show interest in making the transition to the other side.