A social media spat between boxers occurred not over a combat, however due to a celebration.
In accordance with Complicated, The Ring Journal held an awards ceremony in London to honor a number of prime boxers. Gervonta “Tank” Davis wasn’t invited and felt a manner about that. (Among the many points, Davis reportedly just isn’t on nice phrases with one of many journal’s homeowners, Sheikh Turki Alalshikh.)
Adams headed to social media, the place he began posting derogatory messages (since deleted) geared toward Alalshikh and several other attendees.
Boxer Terence Crawford didn’t assist issues when he responded to Adams’ deluge of messages.
I see any individual mad they wasn’t invited to the @ringmagazine gala.😂😂
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) January 14, 2025
Davis, in a deleted publish captured by the fightgistmedia Instagram account, mentioned, “And I nonetheless make greater than you.”
The response didn’t appear to trouble Crawford an excessive amount of, however he acquired in a few jabs.
Very first thing a dumb wealthy individual say to a different wealthy individual is I acquired extra money than you! I guess you I personal extra investments than you and I don’t owe a greenback in taxes.😉 you may’t purchase nothing I can’t purchase that I need sir and {that a} reality. Let’s see who cash final the longest sensible man
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) January 14, 2025
Davis responded largely in all caps, hurling vulgarities at Crawford and claiming that Crawford doesn’t have extra money than him.
Then Crawford threw one other jab at Tank.
“By the best way, little man, don’t communicate too quickly since you undoubtedly not making greater than me combat who’s been combating,” he wrote. “That’s why you speaking about combating Ryan (Garcia) once more.”
A combat within the ring between Adams and Crawford would make for excellent theater, however since they’re in several weight courses, a sanctioned boxing match is an impossibility. Oh, effectively.
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