Hitchins to Davis: Stop DMing, Send the Contract
IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins sets the terms for a potential blockbuster with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis—no more Instagram messages, just a signed deal.

IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins has drawn a hard line with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis: stop sliding into his DMs and start sending a contract. Hitchins, 22-0 (7 KOs), took to social media to call out Davis, 29-0 (27 KOs), for Instagram messages about a potential showdown. ”—widely interpreted as a direct challenge to Hitchins.
” The two undefeated American stars have never fought at 140 lbs, and a unification bout would headline a major pay-per-view. Davis holds the WBA super lightweight title, while Hitchins is the IBF’s recognized champion at 140 lbs. Promoters and networks have long eyed the pairing, but contract talks have stalled amid competing interests and Davis’s preference for high-profile exhibitions.

















