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about a year ago

Malignaggi: Tank Davis “Killing The Sport”

Today, Paulie Malignaggi took to his soapbox to criticize Gervonta Davis for "killing the sport" in order to profit on PPV's weak opposition. Malignaggi believes Gervonta and his business associates are profiting handsomely from purposefully non-competitive opponents in order to maintain their dominance. According to Paulie, Tank (30-0, 28 KOs) is considering retiring at this time since, in his 12-year professional career, he earned his fortune by getting overpaid without ever facing a fighter worthy of the Hall of Fame. Gervonta's Greatest Triumphs *Depleted with weight requirements - Frank Martin - Jose Pedraza - Isaac Cruz - Rolly Romero - Leo Santa Cruz - Ryan Garcia "Spineless" Tank? Regarding Gervonta Davis, Paulie Malignaggi told Fighthype, "You're killing the sport to line your pockets, and the people that run your business are killing the sport and lining your pockets." "A star doesn't have to be made. Just because you need to keep producing stars doesn't mean you have to pair Gervonta Davis with the man who fills my gas tank. "Gervonta Davis is an excellent combatant. It is not because I dislike Gervonta Davis that I criticize the matches.Even though Lamont Roach is a skilled fighter, that doesn't mean you should pit him against a legitimate PPV star in the next weight class [lightweight]. "Gervonta Davis says he's retiring because he made his money, but what did you do with your life? You're talking about retiring because you've done it all, yet your resume doesn't include a single Hall of Famer. I think that's ridiculous. It's clear why Tank Davis is thinking about retiring. He notices that boxers like Edwin De Los Santos, Shakur Stevenson, Raymond Muratalla, Keyshawn Davis, and Andy Cruz are circling him. Gervonta can't dodge these fighters as the WBA 135-pound championship holder unless she fights them or gives up and retires like a coward. Although I wouldn't have as many knockouts, I would be undefeated if I were in Gervonta Davis' weight class and faced the same opponents as him. The CV in question has recently become a PPV star. Are the knockouts to blame? Perhaps, but is he lacking in courage, or why can't I envision him against someone with competence and character? Malignaggi said.