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  • Gervonta Davis Surveillance Footage Surfaces in Strip Club Case

    Gervonta Davis Surveillance Footage Surfaces in Strip Club Case

    Gervonta Davis is back in the legal spotlight as surveillance footage from a Miami strip club has surfaced in his ongoing civil case. The footage, shown in a Miami courtroom, comes from security cameras inside Tootsie’s Cabaret in Miami Gardens.

    The clips emerged during a recent civil court hearing tied to a lawsuit filed against Davis by an ex-girlfriend. The lawsuit stems from an alleged incident on October 27.

    Legal Battle Continues

    According to TMZ, the surveillance footage was presented as part of the ongoing proceedings. The case centers on allegations made by Davis’ former partner regarding the October incident at the Miami Gardens venue.

    Davis, who holds a professional record of 30-0-1 with 28 knockouts, is a former WBA world champion across three weight classes. The lightweight contender previously held titles at super featherweight, lightweight, and super lightweight.

    The civil case remains active as both sides continue to present evidence in Miami court.

  • Ryan Garcia Eyes Welterweight Unification Fight In July

    Ryan Garcia Eyes Welterweight Unification Fight In July

    Ryan Garcia is targeting a return to the ring in July with plans to pursue a welterweight unification bout. The WBA welterweight champion, who holds an undefeated 24-0 record with 13 knockouts, is aiming to add another world title to his collection just months after claiming his first belt.

    Garcia has set his sights on challenging for another welterweight championship as soon as this summer. The Californian boxer’s ambitions come on the heels of his recent world title victory, which established him as a major player in the 147-pound division.

    Now, Garcia has taken to X to provide Haney with a more lucrative unification opportunity, offering to fight ‘The Dream for a second time in July.

    Ryan Garcia: “Devin is terrified.”

    Devin Haney: “You scared to death to sign up for drug testing. I told Turki [Al-Alshikh] let’s do it. Get u signed up for drug testing.”

    Ryan Garcia: “Devin I’ll fight you in July! Stop saying drug testing, dumba*s POKE ME YOURSELF.”

    Devin Haney: “He wanna fight in July cause he still cycling those PEDS. September & start drug testing now.”

    Potential Unification Opponents

    Garcia’s unification plans could lead him to face one of the other welterweight titleholders. Sebastian Fundora currently holds the WBC welterweight title with a 23-1-1 record and 15 knockouts, while Josh Kelly possesses the IBF strap with an 18-1-1 record and 9 knockouts. Xander Zayas, who holds the WBA title alongside Garcia in the division’s split championship structure, carries a 23-0 record with 13 knockouts.

    A July timeline would give Garcia approximately three months to finalize an opponent and complete training camp. Garcia’s team has not yet announced a specific opponent or venue for the proposed summer bout.

  • Report: Munguia vs. Resendiz Set for Benavidez-Zurdo Undercard

    Report: Munguia vs. Resendiz Set for Benavidez-Zurdo Undercard

    The undercard of David Benavidez vs. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 may look different than initially reported. Veteran boxing journalist Dan Rafael said Tuesday that Jaime Munguia will face WBA super middleweight champion Jose Armando Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) on the undercard of the Cinco de Mayo weekend PPV — per a source directly involved — and that the deal wrapped up on Tuesday.

    The report directly contradicts an earlier ESPN story from the same day, which cited sources confirming that Jermall Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) had been signed to challenge Resendiz on the card.

    The confusion reflects how fluid the situation around Resendiz’s first title defense has been. Munguia was originally the frontrunner for the fight, but BoxingScene reported last month that those talks collapsed after Munguia reportedly priced himself out. Charlo then emerged as the replacement option, with both fighters operating under the Premier Boxing Champions banner.

    If Rafael’s report holds, Munguia has since come back to the table and gotten a deal done — leapfrogging Charlo for the title shot at the eleventh hour.

    A Crowded Cinco de Mayo Card

    The main event features undefeated two-division world champion David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) moving up to challenge unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Zurdo Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, live on Prime Video.

    Oscar Duarte has also been confirmed on the undercard. The Resendiz title fight — whoever ends up in it — is expected to serve as the co-main event.

    As of Tuesday evening, neither PBC nor either fighter’s camp had issued an official announcement. This story will be updated as the situation is confirmed.