In the world of boxing, a potential clash between Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis has been a topic of interest, especially after Benn’s recent win over Peter Dobson. Davis, known for his exceptional talent in the ring, has been a prominent figure, but doubts about the feasibility of a fight with Benn, nicknamed ‘The Destroyer,’ have lingered due to the weight class differences between the two fighters.
Recent developments have shed light on the situation, with reports that Davis declined an offer from Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing. Hearn, who once seemed optimistic about arranging the Benn vs. Davis bout, opened up about the unsuccessful negotiations in an interview with FightHype. He revealed that the offer to Davis included an eight-figure sum, with additional incentives from pay-per-view sales and gate revenue that could have brought the total to $25 million. Hearn expressed his belief in the fight’s potential success but noted that Davis wasn’t keen on pursuing the conversation.
Hearn further elaborated on the matter, pointing out that Davis had previously fought at 141 pounds and was considered a strong favorite against Benn. He suggested that a slight weight advantage for Benn could make the fight more intriguing due to its inherent risks. Despite Davis publicly calling out Benn on social media, Hearn’s substantial offer did not lead to an agreement for the fight to take place.
In related news, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has shown interest in stepping back into the ring to face either Conor Benn or Gervonta Davis. Pacquiao, who retired in 2021 following a defeat to Yordenis Ugas, has since participated in exhibition matches and is preparing to face Muay Thai icon Buakaw in another boxing exhibition. Michael Benson, talkSport boxing editor, shared that Pacquiao, at 45, is considering a return from retirement with the aim of fighting Davis, Ryan Garcia, or Conor McGregor.
Eddie Hearn confirmed the interest from Pacquiao’s camp in a separate interview with iFL TV. He mentioned that Pacquiao’s team had reached out to them for a fight, highlighting Benn’s growing appeal as a sought-after opponent in the boxing world. Hearn expressed his willingness to arrange a fight between Benn and Pacquiao, adding to the buzz around Benn’s future matchups in the sport.
