Gervonta Davis made himself visibly upset at not receiving an invite and shared this disappointment through several posts that are no longer present on Instagram, criticizing both organizers and attendees of the London Ring Awards. Underscoring Davis’ distress over being excluded was Terence Crawford who offered up mocking response that highlighted Davis’ disappointment over not receiving one himself.
Crawford’s Jab at Davis
Terence Crawford could hardly contain himself while making this taunting statement to Gervonta Davis in response to him not receiving an invite for the Ring Magazine gala, further fuelling speculation of an impending clash in boxing rings due to Crawford meeting high profile individuals within the boxing world. This comment added fuel for speculation following Crawford meeting key individuals within boxing culture such as Anthony Thompson recently.
The Rivalry Heats Up
The back-and-forth between Crawford and Davis is not new, with both having taken shots at one another in the past. Following his undisputed championship victory over Errol Spence Jr., Crawford found himself on the receiving end of Davis’ bold claim that he could defeat him at 147 pounds. Addressing these claims, Crawford acknowledged Davis’ talent but emphasized the significant gap in their boxing levels, dismissing any immediate threat from Davis moving up in weight class.
Although anticipation for an imminent confrontation between Crawford and Davis grows ever stronger, Crawford appears focused on other endeavors first – Canelo Alvarez seems particularly keen for Crawford’s debut bout in March 2019, while Davis prepares to face Lamont Roach Jr at Barclays Center later in April 2019.
Crawford and Davis’ exchange, particularly Crawford’s recent jab, prompted many fans and analysts to reflect upon professional boxing’s dynamics, the significance of public personas, and whether invitations should reflect an athlete’s standing within his or her sport.