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Taylor Swift is at the Super Bowl, cheering on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, with her friends in a suite.

While many are happy to see her there, some people in the stadium booed Swift when she was showed on the Jumbotron. The stadium, of course, is full of both Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles fans.

Swift realized the cameras were on her, took in the reaction, then appeared to laugh it off. The NFL shared the clip on its Instagram without sound:

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While social media had plenty to say about the moment, Serena Williams took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to defend Swift. “I love you @taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!!” Williams wrote. The tennis player was at the game and made a surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show.

During her December 2023 Time interview, Swift spoke about people being critical of her attending Kelce’s games. “I’m just there to support Travis,” she said. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”

She marveled over how the cameras always manage to find her in the stadium. “I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in,” she said. “There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once.”

Swift has been attending Kelce’s home games this season. The Super Bowl is her first away game of the year.

CELEB NEWS

Rory McIlroy Reveals Wife Erica Wants to ‘Spend More Time’ in England After Reconciling Marriage

Rory McIlroy revealed his wife, Erica Stoll, was ready to shake up their living situation after they reconciled in 2024.

During season 3 of Netflix’s Full Swing, which premiered on Tuesday, February 25, McIlroy, 35, spoke with Martin Kaymer after competing in the 2024 U.S. Open. At the time, McIlroy said that Stoll, 37, wasn’t a fan of the Florida heat after living there as part of his golf training.

“If it was up to her, she wouldn’t move to England straightaway, but she definitely wants to spend more time there,” McIlroy said on the show.

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McIlroy’s comments about a possible relocation came shortly after he and Stoll called off their divorce. (The U.S. Open was the first tournament he played in after they got back together.)

Us Weekly confirmed in May 2024 that the Irish golfer filed for divorce from Stoll after seven years of marriage.

“Rory McIlroy’s communications team confirmed today that a divorce has been filed,” a spokeswoman for McIlroy told the Irish Star that same month. “They stressed Rory’s desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible. He will not be making any further comment.”

A source exclusively told Us at the time that Stoll was “lonely in their marriage,” claiming, “Rory was a hard person to be married to.”

The insider explained in May 2024 that after Stoll and McIlroy welcomed their daughter, Poppy, in August 2020, she no longer wanted to be consistently on the road for his career. “Erica was usually absent for most of his tournaments and was really focused on Poppy” prior to their split, the source added.

Despite their marriage troubles, McIlroy and Stoll rekindled their romance in June 2024. The athlete negated their divorce proceedings by filing a notice of voluntary dismissal and told The Guardian that same month, “We have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”

Stoll and McIlroy put on a united front for the remainder of the 2024 golf season. Stoll was spotted at several tournaments before the end of the year, including the Race to Dubai tournament in November 2024, which she attended with their daughter.

Earlier this month, McIlroy’s marital problems were thrust back into the spotlight when the Full Swing season 3 trailer dropped.

“I’ve struggled with trying to be the best golfer, the best husband, the best dad,” McIlroy confessed in the trailer. “Sometimes I get overwhelmed and it can be a little too much for me.”

Elsewhere in the video, reporters were captured learning about his divorce sending everyone into a frenzy.

Throughout the season, which was filmed before and after the couple’s reunion, McIlroy continued to talk about his relationship.

“There’s parts of my life that I like to keep as private as possible. Unfortunately, in this line of work, that isn’t always possible,” McIlroy told the cameras during one episode. “I’ve always tried to be protective of my loved ones from people that have ill intentions.”

He reflected on making headlines for his breakup, saying, “I think it was a wake-up call for me to say, ‘Let’s just focus on the golf for a little bit.’”

Full Swing is now streaming on Netflix.

BOXING

Anthony Joshua does not want rematch with ‘menace’ Joseph Parker, says promoter

Anthony Joshua knows the ‘menace’ of Joseph Parker and will not want a rematch, says the New Zealander’s promoter David Higgins.

Joshua was watching from ringside as Parker produced a ruthless knockout victory over Martin Bakole, who stepped in as a replacement opponent after Daniel Dubois was ruled out through illness.

Parker’s promoter Higgins believes the Dubois vs Parker fight might not be rescheduled, but has raised doubts about whether Joshua will instead take a rematch with the Kiwi.

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“Joe would jump in with AJ in heartbeat but I reckon AJ wouldn’t take the fight,” Higgins told Sky Sports. That’s my view.

“I think AJ is a nice guy and he’s had a good career but I think in recent times he hasn’t looked comfortable in the ring, particularly in that last fight. He didn’t want to be there.

“The way that Joseph is fighting, it would be a very risky call by him and his handlers to jump in the ring with Parker. Most boxers take the lower risk option, except for Joseph Parker. He takes the highest risk and the toughest option.”

Parker was beaten on points by Joshua in their first fight in 2018, but the former WBO world champion is enjoying the most impressive spell of his career, with recent wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Bakole.

“I think fight by fight, the last three, Joseph is establishing more credibility, more menace and fight by fight, they will all be going, ‘This fighter is dangerous.’

“After the other day, they’ll all be going, ‘He really is dangerous.”

“We’ll see what happens next. We’ll wait and see what the Saudi authorities and Queensberry offer next and we’ll go from there.

“Joseph would like to get back in the ring as soon as possible. Four months. He doesn’t mess around, he just wants to keep going.

“Anywhere, it would be ideal in the summer.”

The WBO announced Parker as the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk after his win over Martin Bakole.

But Usyk, who has confirmed that he will retire after two more fights, is expected to take a rematch against Dubois for the undisputed world heavyweight titles.

“I think that [unification] makes sense, because unification establishes the no 1 boxer,” said Higgins.

“That’s the way it should be. As much as we’d like the Dubois fight next, I think unification is good for the sport and I would expect that to happen.

“There would be a lot of money and there’s a lot of glory, but egos and politics get in the way.

“If it falls over, Joseph will be front of the queue to fight either Dubois or Usyk and would happily come to the ring with either of them in two months’ time.”

BOXING

Why Did Gervonta Davis Fall Out With Floyd Mayweather?

Who knew that the chance taken by Floyd Mayweather on one random day in 2015 would change the boxing world forever?

Signing a young, up-and-coming boxer by the name of Gervonta Davis with less than 10 fights under his belt was a risky move for Mayweather. However, it turned out to be one of the best investments that Money ever made.

The rise of the Baltimorean southpaw to the superstardom level is something else, and Floyd Mayweather played a huge role in it. However, in the last few years, things have not been so smooth between the pair ever since the split. The duo has been taking digs at each other on social media and on February 24, 2025, things took another weird turn.

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As Pretty Boy was celebrating his 48th birthday, he received many birthday wishes and tributes. However, the post that stood out was of Gervonta Davis, who might have taken a shot at his former promoter. Tank posted a training video on his social media with the caption that read, “Life is better when you’re gone and I don’t need ya… #TheONE.” While the caption doesn’t explicitly mention Mayweather, the timing of the post has raised many eyebrows. With the speculations of a broken relationship again in circulation, let’s take a look at where it all went wrong.

As mentioned, Davis signed a deal with Mayweather Promotions in 2015 with legendary promoter Al Haymon by his side. It was a fruitful relationship that saw the Baltimore native go from being a rising prospect to a boxer with a 26-0 record. Davis also won three titles in two different weight categories during his time with the 50-0 boxer.

However, cracks started to appear in early 2017 when Gervonta Davis won his first world title. The boxing star accused ‘Money’ of unprofessional behavior and hogging the limelight. While the accusations continued, the pair remained in business together while being cordial.

However, the relationship completely collapsed in 2022, when Tank left ‘Money Team’ ahead of his fight against Rolando Romero. The WBA lightweight champion made the announcement via the ‘Last Stand’ podcast, citing that he needs to take care of his career by himself. After 26 victories and three world titles, Davis realized that he was ready to move on and manage himself.

Ever since the split, the relationship between Mayweather and Davis has been like a mixed bag. Sometimes the pair take brutal digs at each other while other times it seems like everything is fine.

Tank made it clear that the split did not happen on good terms. He accused his former mentor of banning him from his gym to prepare for Ryan Garcia‘s fight. Given that it was and still is the biggest fight of Davis’s career, the betrayal must have hurt. However, the aftermath of the Garcia fight stated otherwise. After the Baltimorean successfully defeated KingRy via a seventh-round KO, Floyd Mayweather was inside the ring, embracing his former protégé. The incident made it seem like the pair had buried the hatchet.

Furthermore, both Davis and Mayweather made it clear multiple times that, despite the turbulence in their relationship, they both respect each other. Also during a conversation with FightHype, Gervonta Davis claimed that he is still open to working with Floyd Mayweather in the future. All these confessions made fans believe that despite their differences, the pair are still on respectable terms with each other.

However, then things went sour last year in April when Floyd Mayweather allegedly got held up in the UAE. Among those fueling rumors about Mayweather was Tank. He claimed that Mayweather was being held by the government because of a debt/financial crisis. The 30-year-old called his former mentor a “hater” while challenging the latter to go live on Instagram to show his whereabouts. As expected, Mayweather didn’t take it silently and replied with an image of himself in Dubai with the caption, “BREAKING NEWS FLOYD MAYWEATHER STUCK IN DUBAI.” It was indeed a playful jab at Davis.

Even after Davis’ cryptic post on Pretty Boy’s birthday, the latter posted an old sparring video featuring Davis and Devin Haney at his Mayweather gym in Las Vegas. All these back-and-forths have made it clear that the former mentor-protégé pair share a rather complex relationship. However, that should not undermine the role Mayweather has played in Gervonta Davis’ career.

The former five-division champion met Tank for the first time at one of Adrien Broner‘s training camps in 2015. There was an immediate spark, and the Marylander joined Mayweather Promotions later that year. His first major fight after signing with the promotion came in 2017 when he fought against Francisco Fonseca on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor undercard.

Many expected Tank’s career to fly from there. However, surprisingly, he only fought once in 2018, which even frustrated him. The Mayweather Promotions made up for it by giving Davis three fights in 2018 and 2019. Fans can only dream of seeing the WBA lightweight champion three times in a year. While the frequency of his fights decreased after 2019, the quality of the opponents increased significantly. In the next three years, Gervonta Davis fought some of the biggest names in boxing at the time.

The last three years in Mayweather Promotions made Gervonta Davis the star he is today. Furthermore, even though he left the promotion, Mayweather has always wished the best for his protégé. In an interview with Fight Hype after the split, the Pretty Boy declared, “I will always love Tank. I like him. Love him – look at him as a son. He has to do what’s best for him. I feel like I’ve done a great job thus far, building him and putting him in good fights, great fights. He’s steady growing, he’s steady learning. I’m proud of him.”

Even though their relationship is now broken, Mayweather’s role in Tank’s career remains undeniable.

BOXING

Warning Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford Drops a Bomb on Errol Spence Jr.

On July 29, 2023, when Errol Spence Jr. fell inside the boxing ring for the first time, everyone knew Terence Crawford had created history.

The Omaha native became the first male boxer to win undisputed titles in two different weight classes. However, that was not enough for Bud.

Most of the boxers would have happily given up the sport if they had even achieved half of what Crawford has. But, the 41-0 boxer is not like others. As soon as he became the undisputed champion at 147 lbs, he jumped up to 154 and now he is preparing for a mega-clash against Canelo Alvarez at 168 lbs in September. Despite Canelo constantly rejecting the idea of this dream fight, the 47-year-old did not give up. Now that his dream fight is extremely close, he decided to send a warning to Canelo Alvarez at the expense of Errol Spence Jr. of all people.

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Earlier today, the Omaha native took to his ‘Instagram’ and posted a video of a fishing trip in Texas alongside his friend, Jas Prince, the CEO of Young Empire Music Group. The video featured Terence Crawford talking to Prince, claiming that he has “already caught the biggest fish in Texas.” Seems ordinary, right? Nope. It was an indirect dig at Errol Spence Jr., a lifelong Texan, who self-proclaimed himself as the “Big Fish” of 147 lbs before their ill-fated fight in 2023.

However, it turns out that the 37-year-old loves catching fish and he has understood one thing over the years. “Even big fishes get caught,” Crawford stated, in a clear warning to Canelo Alvarez. FightHype later reposted the story on their YouTube channel with the caption, “Terence Crawford SENDS Canelo NEW SPENCE MESSAGE.”

This is not the first time that Crawford has increased the stocks of his upcoming fight at Spence’s expense. Right after his undisputed welterweight title victory, he issued a challenge to the 154 lbs undisputed champion at the time Jermell Charlo, declaring that he has “caught the big fish. Now I’m hunting the little cub,” on his social media.

Over the years, the Mexican superstar has often rejected the Crawford fight over the weight discrepancy. While the Omaha native has never gone past 154 lbs, he has to fight Canelo at his weight of 168 lbs, which is a massive task. However, Bud is confident that he can pull it off.

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In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Spence claimed that there was a chance that the 37-year-old could defeat the unified super middleweight champion. “It could happen, why not? I mean, if Crawford wants to challenge himself to be great, let him try to be great,” he said. ‘The Truth’ is clear that if the fight happens, he will be “going for [Crawford] if he fights Canelo, I’ll be going for him. I don’t know if he’s going to win or lose, but I’ll definitely be going for Crawford.”

Spence has firsthand experience of how dangerous Terence Crawford can be once he is in the groove. That is why, “I think if anybody can pull it off, he can pull it off. He’s chasing greatness, so why not?” stated the Texan. He then referred to the career trajectory followed by Canelo Alvarez, who started his career as a welterweight.

“Canelo went up to 175 and fought Kovalev and fought the other guy [Bivol] too. He started at 147, so if he did it, why can’t ‘Bud’ do it?” asked Spence to the interviewer. It was definitely surprising to see Errol Spence Jr. picking his former opponent, showing that there was respect between the pair.

BOXING

Martin Bakole Dealt Further Blow Following Joseph Parker Defeat

On February 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) continued his brilliant form, stopping late replacement Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) in the second round of their heavyweight clash.

This win ensured the Kiwi fighter retained his WBO interim title. Bakole rolled the dice but ultimately came up short. Now, the dangerous Congolese fighter has been dealt a further blow, with the IBF final eliminator officially off the table.

Parker was due to face Daniel Dubois for the IBF title before Dubois was taken ill and ultimately withdrew from the fight, which led to Bakole taking the fight on three days’ notice and travelling to Riyadh with trainer Billiy Nelson, arriving in the early hours on the morning of the fight.

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The Congolese fighter received a big payday but ultimately came up short against Parker, while already having an IBF final eliminator on May 2 against Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs) for the right to become Dubois’ mandatory challenger.

Following the loss on Feb. 22, an IBF spokesperson revealed to Fight Freaks Unite that “Bakole is out of the eliminator.”

“We will move on to the next leading available contender,” added the spokesperson.

Bakole-Ajagba will seemingly stay the course and take place in May. But it seems it won’t be for the IBF eliminator as planned.

Billy Nelson has had his say on Bakole and Ajagba when speaking to BoxingScene: “That fight is happening,” said Nelson regarding the Ajagba fight.

“It might be an eliminator, it’s not a final eliminator. It may happen in Saudi on the Canelo undercard [in May]. He got caught by one punch, that’s not going to define his career. Wait and see the difference in 10 weeks, when we fight Efe Ajagba. He’ll be back to being the bogeyman, or whatever they want to call him. But what he will do is he’ll have a full camp for every fight he has from now on. It was a one off, a huge risk, never paid off. There’s high risk and low reward, that was high risk and a very high reward there.”

After Bakole in the rankings is the Cuban fighter Frank Sanchez (25-1, 18 KOs) at No. 4, who made a low-level return on Feb. 22, stopping Ramon Echeverria in Tijuana.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy opens up about divorce crisis with wife Erica Stroll

Rory McIlroy is opening up about the turbulent period in his personal life, following his temporary divorce filing in 2024 and subsequent reconciliation with wife Erica Stoll.

The four-time major champion shared candid insights on his journey in the latest season of Netflix’s Full Swing, revealing the emotional wake-up call that led him to re-evaluate his priorities.

In the third episode of the series, McIlroy, 35, discussed the challenge of balancing his professional commitments with family life.

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“Sometimes I’ve struggled with the balance of trying to be the best golfer, trying to be the best husband or the best dad.

Sometimes I get overwhelmed and it can be a little too much for me,” he admitted.

McIlroy’s introspection followed the dramatic turn in his marriage, which saw the couple temporarily split in April 2024, just days before the PGA Championship.

However, after a brief period apart, McIlroy and Stoll decided to stay together, a decision that marked a fresh start for their relationship.

McIlroy emphasized that certain aspects of his life are best kept private, but opened up about his renewed focus on both his golf career and his family.

“It was a wake-up call for me to say, ‘Let’s just focus on the golf for a little bit,'” he said.

The couple, who are parents to 4-year-old daughter Poppy, are now moving forward stronger, with McIlroy expressing gratitude for his family’s unwavering support.

Reflecting on their future, McIlroy shared an intimate detail from a conversation with fellow golfer Martin Kaymer ahead of the 2024 U.S. Open.

“If it was up to her, she wouldn’t move to England straightaway but she definitely wants to spend more time there,” McIlroy revealed, shedding light on Stoll’s desires for their family’s next chapter.

Despite the challenges, McIlroy is optimistic about what lies ahead.

“Thankfully, everything has worked out for the best, and we’re happy and moving forward,” he said.

After winning the 2024 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, McIlroy expressed his appreciation for his family, “Their support means the world to me.”

As McIlroy continues to thrive on the golf course, starting the year with a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he remains grateful for the strength and stability his family has brought him during a turbulent time.

BOXING

Tyson Fury receives key phone call amid Anthony Joshua comeback talk

Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has disclosed he’s been in contact with Tyson Fury, the two-time heavyweight champion who shocked fans by announcing his retirement last month.

In a social media video, Fury declared: “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it. I’m going to end with this. Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side. Get up!”

Fury’s announcement followed back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, leaving many to mourn the missed opportunity for a much-anticipated bout with Anthony Joshua. Now, Joshua is in search of a new opponent, but Alalshikh hasn’t given up hope on arranging the all-British clash.

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Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Alalshikh said: “I want Tyson [next for Joshua]. I spoke with him, but I don’t talk about boxing. I just check about his health and his family. I think maybe he’ll return. Yes, [I think he will return], I hope so.”

British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua, commonly known as ‘AJ’, is keen to step back into the ring for a monumental bout with Tyson Fury following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September. Discussing the potential clash, Joshua expressed to iFL TV his eagerness for the fight: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].” He added: “People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know. But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense. You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”

Undaunted by the prospects of facing ‘Gypsy King’, Joshua boldly stated, “And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up. And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser. And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”

In an unrelated note, last week, Fury shared on Instagram his breakfast encounter with football icon Sir Alex Ferguson in Cheshire, capturing the moment with a photograph alongside the caption: “legends of different games! #BREKFAST.” shared with his multitude of social media followers.

It came hours after Top Rank’s COO Brad Jacobs speculated on the heavyweight champion’s possible return from retirement for a clash with Joshua. Discussing the prospective bout with Sky Sports, Jacobs remarked: “He looks like he’s happy retired and doing it, but he’s done that before. He looks like he’s happy retired and doing it, but he’s done that before. But if not God bless him, he’s earned what he’s got. I believe there is the potential for it. What happens nobody knows. Tyson has done shocking things before, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he did it again.”

CELEB NEWS

‘Serena Williams hated me after I made her cry at Wimbledon and she has never forgiven me’

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova had one of tennis’ biggest rivalries in the 2000s.

Although Williams enjoyed a dominant 20-2 record against the Russian star, Sharapova earned a significant victory against the tennis icon at Wimbledon.

Aged just 17, Sharapova stunned Williams to win her first Grand Slam title in 2004 and later caught her crying. Sharapova still believes her rival never forgave her for that match.

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Serena and Venus Williams dominated Wimbledon in the early 2000s. By the time Sharapova won her first major, the sisters already had two trophies each at the All England Club.

Sharapova pulled off a massive upset in 2004, becoming the first player outside of the Williams sisters to clinch the title at Wimbledon this century.

The Russian was still a teenager when she shocked Williams in the championship match. Seeded 13th, Sharapova had already upset Lindsay Davenport by the time she got to the final.

And she breezed past the younger Williams sister, winning 6-1 6-4 to claim her first of five Grand Slam titles. To this day, Sharapova believes the 23-time Major champion holds a grudge for that match.

In her 2017 autobiography, Sharapova claimed she caught Williams crying in the locker room after the match.

“I went to the locker room alone. Serena had left the court as soon as she could without making a scene,” she wrote.

“I did not notice it and wouldn’t have thought about it if not for what was going on when I got to my stall.

“Having your own private stall means that, even though you cannot see your opponent, you can hear her. And what I heard, when I came in and started to change clothes was Serena Williams crying. I got out as quickly as I could, but she knew I was there.”

Sharapova defeated Williams in their next meeting at the WTA Finals later in 2004. But she never beat her again – and the Russian believes it’s because her rival “hated” her after their Wimbledon encounter.

The former No. 1 wrote: “People often wonder why I have had so much trouble beating Serena; she’s owned me in the past ten years. My record against her is 2 and 19.

“In analysing this, people talk about her strength, her serve and confidence, how her particular game matches up to mine and sure there is truth to all of that.

“To me, the real answer was there, in this locker room. where I was changing and she was sobbing. I think Serena hated me for being the skinny kid who beat her, against all the odds, at Wimbledon.

“I think she hated me for taking something that she believes belongs to her. I think she hated me for seeing her at her lowest moment. But mostly I think she hated me for hearing her cry. She’s never forgiven me for it.”

Williams got one more win over Sharapova before they both retired, taking her lifetime record to 20-2 against the 37-year-old. The pair now have a good relationship and have reunited at events like the Met Gala in recent years.

BOXING

Gervonta Davis’ fierce power made former champion quit in knockout as Floyd Mayweather watched ringside

Gervonta Davis’ power is scary.

His fast hands and skill have made him a frightening proposition, with nobody yet to beat him. He has also won 28 of his 30 fights via knockout and once turned one former world champion’s legs to jelly and made him quit in front of the great Floyd Mayweather.

As a teenager, Davis was an unstoppable force as he accumulated stoppage after stoppage.

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The man known as Tank was also incredibly active as he fought six times in 2013, his first year as a professional.

His career then received a tremendous boost just two years later when Mayweather, widely considered to be one of the best in the modern era with a 50-0 record, took him under his wing.

Once he became a member of Mayweather Promotions, the spotlight intensified and the challenges in the ring became increasingly difficult for Davis.

One of those came in the form of former IBF featherweight world champion Cristobal Cruz in 2015.

At 38 years old, Cruz was evidently past his prime.

But it takes serious boxing IQ and nous to become a world champion and the Mexican felt he could call on all of his experience against the fearless Davis.

Unfortunately for Cruz, experience counted for little when Davis came firing with his lethal arsenal of punches.

In fact, the former champion was knocked down by the soon-to-be challenger with 50 seconds remaining in the first round.

Davis fired a powerful straight left that sent Cruz back into the ropes and onto the canvas, though was able to beat the count and continue.

Cruz ate several thudding shots from Davis in the second round, but there was little he could do when ‘Tank’ cranked up the power in the third.

The Mexican over-reached when he threw a jab midway through the third round and Davis’ eyes lit up.

Davis fired off a short left hand that rocked Cruz, so much so that he held his hands up and curled up on the floor.

Remarkably, Cruz beat the count and got to his feet.

However, when asked to walk to his left, the referee deemed he was unable to continue and subsequently waved off the fight.

Cruz was disappointed at the referee’s decision, but given the damage Davis had dished out within three rounds, a stoppage seemed inevitable.

Mayweather sat ringside for Davis’ three-round beatdown and went into the ring to celebrate his then-protege’s victory.

Since then he has become one of the lightweight division’s best fighters, holding on to the WBA belt since winning it in 2023. He is also a two-time super featherweight king, with notable wins over Leo Santa Cruz, Jose Pedraza and Mario Barrios.

Fast forward to today and Davis is preparing to defend his WBA strap against Lamont Roach in New York. However, the relationship between him and Mayweather is non-existent.

The pair amicably split in 2022 when Davis decided to leave Mayweather Promotions, but have engaged in a war of words since.

Their latest verbal spat came when Mayweather suggested fans should watch a UFC event instead of Davis’ fight against Frank Martin.

Davis responded by calling Mayweather a ‘bitter b****’ and mocked the news his right-hand man Leonard Ellerbe had stepped down from his role as CEO of Mayweather Promotions.

In the end, Martin was left sprawled on the canvas to pave the way for the Roach fight.

Many want to see him fight Shakur Stevenson after that in what could be Davis’ biggest fight since destroying Ryan Garcia in 2023.