Gervonta “Tank” Davis is in advanced talks for a summer 2026 rematch against Isaac Cruz at super lightweight (140 lbs), according to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger. “I expect it to happen,” Coppinger reported this week, signaling genuine momentum behind the matchup.
Davis, 31, has not fought since a controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025 — a result many observers believed should have gone in Roach’s favor.
The prolonged absence has mounted pressure on the Baltimore star to return, and a rematch with Cruz carries the kind of unfinished-business appeal that could drive significant interest.
Cruz Provided One of Tank’s Toughest Tests
Davis first defeated Cruz by unanimous decision in 2021, but the fight was one of the most difficult nights of Tank’s career, with the rugged Mexican brawler bringing relentless pressure throughout.
A second fight at 140 pounds — rather than the weight of their first meeting — sets up a different tactical challenge and gives Cruz an opening to make a different argument on the scorecards.
If the fight gets finalized, it would slot Davis into what promises to be an active summer on the boxing calendar.
