Keyshawn Sees Tank as a Bigger and Easier Payday Than Andy Cruz
WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis has been facing some recent criticism regarding his résumé, but he might have found a new rival in Keyshawn Davis, who’s been pushing for an all-American showdown. However, Davis’ long-time trainer, Kenny Ellis, believes that Keyshawn’s public pursuit of a fight with Tank may be driven by something else.
Keyshawn Davis, who made a name for himself with a standout amateur career, including silver medals at the Pan American Games, World Championships, and the 2020 Olympics, has been making waves as a pro. After moving up to the lightweight division, he quickly proved himself as a formidable contender, knocking out former world title-holders Anthony Yigit and Jose Pedraza, maintaining an undefeated record.
Ahead of his recent victory over Gustavo Lemos, Keyshawn repeatedly called for a clash with Tank Davis, which led to media buzz when Gervonta responded to the call-outs. With Keyshawn’s dominant performance in the ring, fans are now eagerly anticipating a potential Davis-Davis matchup in 2025, provided Tank gets past Lamont Roach.
However, Coach Kenny Ellis, who works with Gervonta Davis, has made it clear on social media that Keyshawn may have an ulterior motive. He believes that Keyshawn is trying to shift the spotlight away from a potential fight with his former amateur rival, Andy Cruz, who has been rising through the ranks. Ellis argues that Keyshawn knows Cruz could ruin his chance at fighting Tank, just as he did in the Olympics, and is trying to avoid that matchup by calling out Gervonta.
Ellis warned that casual fans might not understand the full picture, urging the true fight fans of Norfolk, VA, not to be fooled by the "trickery." As for Cruz, who is also aiming for a world title shot, he’s expected to return to the ring in January, with just four professional fights under his belt, making for a potentially interesting addition to the lightweight title picture.
