Gervonta “Tank” Davis Stripped Of WBA Lightweight Title

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The WBA has effectively stripped Gervonta “Tank” Davis of his active lightweight title, reclassifying him as their “Champion in Recess.” This decision was made due to his ongoing legal issues and inactivity in the ring.

The WBA’s decision was influenced by the issuance of an arrest warrant for Davis in Miami Gardens, Florida, related to an alleged domestic violence incident in October 2025.

The “Champion in Recess” designation is typically used when...