Conor Benn Offers $10-$15 Million For Gervonta Davis Fight



Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) expresses frustration, stating that his promoter Eddie Hearn proposed a substantial offer of $10 million to $15 million to Gervonta Davis for a potential bout. Benn suggests that if Davis finds the offer insufficient, he should opt to stay home instead of pursuing the match. The tone of Benn's comments has been likened to that of a privileged individual accustomed to having his desires met. Despite this, Benn urges Davis to accept the proposal, portraying his plea as an attempt to encourage Davis to agree to the fight by disclosing the substantial offer.

The authenticity of the offer mentioned by Benn remains uncertain. Hearn has not publicly disclosed the financial terms proposed to Tank Davis. It is plausible that Benn might be speculating with an inflated figure to exert media pressure on Tank, urging him to accept the fight. Regarding the financial aspect, Conor Benn conveyed to the media, "f $10 million-$15 million ain’t enough, then stay quiet, stay at your house with your little tag on your ankle."

It's no secret that Gervonta has grown accustomed to substantial earnings, having secured a considerable fortune from his recent bout against Ryan Garcia last April, a highly anticipated mega-fight aired on Showtime PPV.  Although Eddie Hearn has the financial backing from DAZN to organize a bout between Conor and Tank, its likelihood remains uncertain. At 29, Tank may be hesitant to accept a reduced payout for what appears to be a more challenging fight on paper against the larger Benn compared to his recent matchup with Ryan. A common trend among fighters after lucrative bouts is their preference for similar financial terms in subsequent contests. When such lucrative offers are not presented, fighters often choose inactivity, anticipating a return to lucrative opportunities.

In the end, their abilities diminish due to prolonged inactivity, leading to a significant decline in their popularity. Upon their eventual return from an extended hiatus, they often find themselves transformed into different fighters and fail to secure the desired financial compensation. Essentially, they jeopardize their careers by becoming fixated on one substantial payday. As for the "ankle tag" comment, Conor's mention of Gervonta's ankle monitoring device could potentially work against him. It might provoke the superstar boxer, diminishing his willingness to engage in the proposed fight.


- Vladimir Krull

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