Gervonta Davis

Gervonta Davis is back in the lightweight title picture, and the most concrete development is that negotiations are underway for a mandatory defense against Floyd Schofield.

What changed

According to Boxing News, published on May 26, 2026, Schofield's camp says talks have already started and that they are waiting on a contract. That report positions Schofield as the leading option for Davis' next bout, but it does not say a fight is finalized.

Why Schofield matters

The stronger piece of confirmation comes from the World Boxing Association. In its May 23, 2026 ruling, the WBA officially ordered Davis to face Floyd Schofield in a mandatory lightweight title bout and gave both sides a 30-day negotiation window that runs through June 22, 2026.

Where things stand now

That means Davis can still return later this year, but the path is much clearer than rumor alone suggested: if he wants to move forward cleanly at lightweight, Schofield is the opponent directly in front of him. Until a contract is signed, the correct read is simple: talks are active, the WBA order is real, and the fight is not official yet.

Sources: Boxing News, May 26, 2026; WBA official statement, May 23, 2026.