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Gervonta Davis Turns to Costly Hometown Tradition to Salvage Reputation Amid Jake Paul Fight Fallout
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The whole world is talking about Gervonta Davis and his upcoming exhibition fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. It certainly came as a surprise to see two vastly different weight-class fighters agreeing to throw down some fisticuffs later in November. But in the meantime, ‘Tank’ seemed to have been occupied with his business outside of the squared circle in Baltimore.Gervonta Davisa West Baltimore native, gathered hundreds of children together at the Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center‘s basketball courts. The boxing star gave away backpacks and had fun, including having dance-offs. It’s an annual tradition, the Back-To-School drive, that Davis has been hosting in partnership with Unlimited Potential, a non-profit outfit. This comes at a time when the ‘Tank’ has been on the receiving end of some harsh criticism for taking on Jake Paul in a...
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos schedule, results for 2024 boxing fight
Top Stories Tamfitronics One of the most exciting young fighters in boxing Keyshawn Davis returns to action against super-tough Argentinian Gustavo Lemos at The Scope in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 8. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by ESPN+.WATCH: Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos, live on ESPN+Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) is already ranked among the world’s top lightweights and is closing in on a title shot.The 25-year-old boxer-puncher is coming off a dominant 10-round decision over Miguel Madueno and will be...
Geena Davis on Paving the Way for America’s First Female President
Politics tamfitronics An aging Commander in Chief faces health struggles, and as a result, his younger, female vice-president ascends. That is, of course, the story of the 2024 presidential election in which Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, replacing an ailing Joe Biden. But it also happens to be a TV show plot – nearly 20 years ago.The series, Commander in Chiefwhich premiered in 2005, starred Geena Davis as the first female vice president in American history, selected to help an older, white male political candidate appeal to other constituencies. Sound familiar? There are notable differences between the political fiction of the show and the political realities of the 2024 race, however. For one, fictional President Teddy Bridges is a Republican, while Mackenzie, portrayed by Davis, is an Independent. Oh, and in the...
Davis: Tyreek Hill’s escapade becomes another troubling example of politics and sports colliding
Politics tamfitronics Sports and politics have been intertwined since the ancient Olympics, when only naked men were supposedly allowed to vie for olive wreaths Get the latest from Darrell Davis straight to your inbox Published Sep 11, 2024 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 4 minute readCP-Web. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during an NFL football post game news conference, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jaguars 20-17. Photo by Rebecca Blackwell /THE ASSOCIATED PRESSIf only we could “Stick to sports!”Thanks, Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins receiver was handcuffed by police en route to his NFL game Sunday, accused of speeding and subsequently disobeying an officer’s orders for not rolling down his car’s window. At least two of his teammates — one who was formerly the...
