Gervonta Davis looks set to fight Ryan Garcia before he goes on trial for a hit-and-run incident dating back to November 2020.
Davis has been linked to facing his lightweight rival Garcia for the past two years. However, nothing has ever been really close.
That seems to have changed with “Tank” reacting to a promise from Garcia that “War Is Coming”, wanting all the smoke.
Talks began following Garcia’s comeback victory over Javier Fortuna. The Golden Boy star said Davis was the only fight he wanted next.
A massive Pay Per View could happen as early as December to avoid conflict with the Davis trial.
The courts revealed that Davis would go on trial from December 12. He could face seven years in prison.
What are the charges against Gervonta Davis?
Four counts of failing to immediately return to and remain at the scene of an accident involving bodily injury. One year.
One count of failure of the driver involved in an accident to provide reasonable assistance to an injured person. 60 days.
One count of failure of the driver of the vehicle involved in an accident to provide the req. ID and license. 60 days.
One charge for failing to produce license to police by the driver of the vehicle involved in an accident. 60 days.
One count of failure of the driver of the vehicle involved in an accident to report to the nearest police. 60 days.
One count of failure of the driver of the vehicle in an accident to locate. Also, notify the owner of the unattended property of the damage. 60 days.
One count of failure of the driver of the vehicle in an accident to provide the identification information required in writing on the property of the unattended vehicle. 60 days.
A charge of a person operating a motor vehicle on a highway with a suspended license and privilege. One year.
A charge of person operating a motor vehicle on a highway with license and privilege revoked. One year.
One count of driving a motor vehicle on the highway without the required license and authorization. 60 days.
A charge of driver failing to stop at a constant circular red signal.
Jermall Charlo
Meanwhile, as Davis fights to stay out of prison, Jermall Charlo has seen felony charges dropped in recent days.
Charlo was accused of assaulting his cousin in September 2021. He was arrested five months after the alleged incident.
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case, saying, “based on the reason that we cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
“The evidence was developed in a way that did not support the charge to a conclusion.”
The Attorney acting on behalf of Charlo issued the following statement.
“Nine witnesses came forward to say that Charlo never hit his 21-year-old nephew,” Kent Schaffer said.
“Jermall is very happy. He can focus on preparing for his next fight now that this distraction has been removed.”
However, Brother Jermell still has a charge on his head from the same incident.
Jermell is accused of saying, “I’ll kill you with my bare hands” and faces a misdemeanor charge of making a terrorist threat.
A hearing will be held this month.
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