Ever since Gervonta “Tank” Davis scored an eighth-round KO win over Frank Martin in June, there were rumors the WBA lightweight champion would be taking on IBF champion Vasyl Lomachenko in a unification bout in his next fight.

Unfortunately for boxing fans, talks between Davis and Lomachenko have broken off, per ESPN’s Mike Coppinger.

According to Coppinger, Lomachenko has decided to take the rest of the year off and will not fight again in 2024.

Long-time boxing writer Steve Kim spoke to Lomachenko’s manager, Egis Klimas, for further context and specifics.

According to Kim, Klimas said, “Loma is not in the mood right now. He doesn’t have the motivation at the moment. He’s taking off. He wants to spend more time with the family. He doesn’t want to do anything until the end of the year. So he’s definitely not coming to the ring until the end of the year.”

According to Klimas, there are other factors besides money for Lomachenko. He has to be motivated; if he’s not, he won’t fight. He did make sure to clarify that Lomachenko hasn’t retired, which is a logical question given his age (36) and the current situation.

If you’ve been paying attention to Lomachenko of late, as another prominent journalist in boxing, Raging Babe has been, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.

She posted this on X, referencing Lomachenko’s potential struggle to get motivated to fight more following his triumphant victory over George Kambosos Jr. in May.

Lomachenko has had a legendary amateur and professional career. He will go down as one of the best fighters of his era–even if he never boxes again.

When that is the case with any fighter, and there are questions about motivation, it is only natural for fans and others to wonder if we’re at the end. As for Davis, he has plenty of options.

A fight with WBC champion Shakur Stevenson would be massive. The two men have traded barbs on social media for over a year. Stevenson is a free agent after his contract with Top Rank expired following his win over Artem Harutyunyan in July.

Stevenson took to X with the following cryptic post after the news about Lomachenko pulling out spread on social media. The post is lyrics from Eminem’s iconic “Lose Yourself” track.

Davis ranked among the world’s top 10 boxers

Gervonta Davis, also known as “Tank,” has made a name for himself in the world of professional boxing. With a net worth of $10 million, he has secured numerous world championship titles, including the IBF super featherweight title and the WBA lightweight and super featherweight titles. In 2022, he was recognized as the tenth-best boxer in the world by the Boxing Writers Association of America. However, Davis has also faced legal issues, particularly related to domestic violence charges.

Born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, Davis attended Digital Harbor High School before dropping out to pursue his boxing career. His journey in the sport began at the age of five when he started training at the Upton Boxing Center under Calvin Ford.

As an amateur boxer, Davis achieved significant success, winning multiple National Silver Gloves Championships and the National Golden Gloves Championship. He also secured two National Junior Olympics gold medals and two Ringside World Championships, finishing his amateur career with an impressive 206-15 record.

Davis transitioned to professional boxing in early 2013 and quickly made an impact with a knockout victory in his debut match against Desi Williams. He continued to build an undefeated streak, defeating notable opponents such as Israel Suarez and Alberto Mora. In early 2017, Davis faced off against José Pedraza for the IBF super featherweight title and emerged victorious with a knockout in the seventh round.

From amateur prodigy to pro dominance

Reflecting on his career, Davis stated, “I’ve worked hard to get to where I am today, and I’m grateful for the opportunities that have come my way.” His determination and skill have propelled him to success in the ring, earning him recognition as a formidable boxer in the industry.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis has achieved significant success in professional boxing, securing multiple world championship titles and earning recognition as one of the top boxers globally. However, his legal troubles have also been a prominent aspect of his public image, highlighting the complexities of fame and responsibility.