- Tank Davis is reportedly closing in on an Isaac Cruz rematch at 140lb for an early-fall return — his first fight in over a year.
- Floyd Schofield's father has filed a WBA petition asking for either the mandatory Tank fight or a route to the vacant title — currently being ignored by the WBA.
- Luke's read: a Cruz rematch at 140 is the right return fight for Tank. Schofield deserves the title shot, but the politics don't work — Cruz sells, Schofield doesn't yet.
Right Then — Tank's Comeback Is Taking Shape
Right then. Gervonta Davis hasn't fought since the contentious Lamont Roach draw fourteen months ago. He's been WBA stripped, he's been on the police news, he's been everywhere except the ring. Now the picture is finally getting clearer — Tank is coming back, and he's coming back at 140 against Isaac Cruz in a rematch.
Make no mistake, this is the right return fight for Tank. The first fight in December 2022 was a brilliant scrap — Cruz pushed Tank harder than anyone had since Pedraza, and Tank had to dig out a unanimous decision over twelve rounds. Twelve rounds at 135. They've both been making big noises since. The 140 rematch makes commercial sense, Pay-Per-View sense, and frankly fight sense.
The Schofield Problem — A Petition Going Nowhere
Here's where it gets sticky. Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield Jr is the WBA #1-ranked contender at lightweight. Has been for eleven months. His father and trainer Floyd Schofield Sr has filed a formal petition with the WBA asking for either the Tank Davis mandatory fight or the chance to fight for the vacant strap. That petition has gone in, and so far the WBA has done what the WBA does — looked at it, nodded politely, and moved on with their day.
Let's not beat around the bush — Schofield deserves a title shot. He's unbeaten, he can fight, he's been waiting his turn. The problem is sanctioning bodies don't actually care about deserving. They care about money. And Tank vs Cruz at 140 — even with the WBA out the picture — moves more units than Tank vs Schofield. Schofield doesn't sell yet. Cruz does.
What Tank Has To Be Worried About
Cruz at 140 is a different animal to Cruz at 135. He's now sharing rings with Pitbull Cruz the proper version — fully grown into the weight, no longer drained. Last time he came up to 140 he handled the move comfortably and showed proper power up there. That's a real test for a Tank Davis who hasn't fought in over a year and might struggle with rust.
Tank is class. He's a generational talent. But fourteen months out, moving up a division to fight a guy who's been fighting at 140 and getting better — there's a banana skin in there. Don't dismiss Cruz. He took Tank to the cards last time when no-one thought he could. Do it again at 140 with Tank rusty and the story changes overnight.
Luke's Pick — Cruz First, Schofield Late 2026
Here's where I land. Tank fights Cruz in late summer or early autumn, probably Vegas, probably DAZN PPV, probably at 140. Tank wins on points in a competitive fight — sharper in the second half, calls Cruz's name out at the end. Stays at 140 because the rematch with Cruz sold so the people don't want him at 135 anymore.
Then Schofield gets his shot in late 2026 or early 2027, probably for a vacant title because Tank's not coming back down. Schofield's father carries on rattling cages, the petition stays on the WBA desk, and the politics carry on the same way they always do. If you know, you know — boxing waits for nobody, but it especially doesn't wait for the WBA. Tank's back. Cruz first. Don't blink.