Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Isaac “El Pitbull” Cruz are in serious talks for a highly anticipated rematch this summer, with the bout expected to happen on the super lightweight limit of 140 kilos. The news was first revealed by veteran boxing reporter Mike Coppinger on the Inside Ring Show, sending shockwaves through the boxing community and reigniting memories of their first electric encounter.
Gervonta Davis & Isaac Cruz are in talks for a rematch this summer at 140lbs, @MikeCoppinger has revealed on @InsideRingShow.
The 2 previously fought in 2021, with Davis winning a unanimous decision over Cruz. pic.twitter.com/Q4h0HDlaKy
— InsideRingShow (@InsideRingShow) March 9, 2026
The 2 fighters first met in December 2021 on the Staples Center in Los Angeles in a bout that delivered all the pieces boxing fans had hoped for. Davis, the Baltimore-born knockout artist, survived a ferocious challenge from Cruz, ultimately earning a unanimous decision victory to retain his WBA lightweight title. Cruz, fighting on pure heart and relentless pressure, pushed “Tank” to his limits and won over hundreds of thousands of latest fans despite coming up short on the scorecards. Many observers felt the fight was closer than the judges’ cards reflected, and the appetite for a rematch has never truly faded.
Take heed to the shots Gervonta Davis and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz were landing of their 2021 fight 🔊
The 2 are currently in talks to rematch later this yr at 140 lbs, sources tell The Ring’s @MikeCoppinger.
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Now, nearly five years later, each men return with more seasoning, more stakes, and something to prove. Davis, considered one of boxing’s most marketable stars, has continued to say himself as considered one of the game’s elite pound-for-pound fighters. His devastating power and slick defensive skills remain his calling cards, but questions have lingered about how he handles pressure fighters willing to walk through fire. Cruz stays exactly that type of fighter, a relentless, high-volume brawler who makes every round uncomfortable.
The move to 140 kilos adds an enchanting latest wrinkle to the rematch narrative. Each men have operated primarily at lightweight, but stepping up at school opens the door to a brisker, potentially more explosive version of every fighter. The burden class is stacked with talent, and a marquee name like Davis entering that division would shake things up considerably.
For Cruz, this can be a redemption tour. He’s never truly believed he lost the primary fight, and a rematch gives him the stage to settle the talk once and for all. For Davis, it’s a chance to silence doubters and prove the primary victory was no fluke.
If negotiations hold, expect this one to be one of the vital electric fights of the summer boxing calendar.