For whatever it’s worth, opportunity often lies in distress, it seems. After months of suspense, Gervonta Davis inked an exhibition deal with Jake Paul. The move left Lamont Roach Jr. up in the air. There is no certainty whether Davis will circle back for a rematch after the Paul fight. His team also advised him not to wait. Nonetheless, the super featherweight champion, who impressed everyone with his performance in the March 1 bout, has become a hot commodity. The latest buzz now involves talks of a potential matchup with Shakur Stevenson.

But a new development seems to have taken everyone by surprise. It came from none other than Gervonta Davis’ former mentor and promoter, Floyd Mayweather . According to the boxing great, a matchup between Lamont Roach Jr. and his protege, rising

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