Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, who now goes by Abdul Wahid, was arrested earlier this week on allegations of felony assault. Facing possible legal proceedings in Nevada, Ford was apprehended on December 29th by Baltimore police as he left the renowned Upton gym where he conducts training sessions. Nevada authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, following an incident in Las Vegas in October.
Details regarding the incident remain scarce, prompting a variety of reactions from fans on social media. Some acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations, pointing out Ford’s extradition from Baltimore based on a Vegas warrant, while others lamented the perceived increase in criminal activity among African-American boxers.
Amidst the unfolding events, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has named three boxers he believes have the potential to defeat Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Following Davis’ seventh-round knockout victory over Ryan Garcia in April 2023, contenders in his weight class are eager to challenge him. The high-profile fight with Garcia generated notable pay-per-view and ticket sales, further elevating Davis’ status and earning potential.
Arum identified WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, WBO super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez, and former three-weight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko as the potential challengers with the ability to overcome the WBA lightweight champion. Arum praised Davis as a “terrific athlete” and a skilled boxer but believes these contenders could ultimately beat him.
