Defeat, they say, is a great leveler. For it dawns even upon the mightiest that there’s someone, somewhere, better. A boxer who has suffered a loss goes through a tumultuous cacophony of emotions. Ohara Davies, undeniably, would have been going through that frame of mind.
The British boxer suffered his third defeat at the hands of Ismael Barroso on the Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Fredrick Lawson main card. As he mulls over his career. The 31-year-old Londoner spared some time to reflect on the past. Probably he wanted to make amends for some of those things, for all that they stood, and move on. In one of his first acts, he called out a bête noire with whom he has been having a running feud for some time now.
Let’s change for good: Ohara Davies
Ohara Davies tweeted early today. So he wrote about how he used to slam Tony Bellew. He did all he could to hassle the former cruiserweight champion. However, now he suffers a reversal of fortune. So the boxing legend, who received rave views for his role as ‘Pretty’ Rocky Conlan‘ in the ‘Creed’ series, can proceed to lambast him with whatever words he deems suitable. But, so far, the ‘Bomber’ has yet to proceed in that direction.
Hence, Davies expressed his desire to reciprocate. He mentioned that he won’t be talking trash about Tony Bellew anymore. He said, “I’ve called Tony Bellew enough names to provoke him; he has the opportunity now to call me whatever he likes after last night but refuses to. I’ve got to not let a negative word about the man come out of my mouth again.”
I've called Tony Bellew enough names to provoke him, he has the opportunity now to call me whatever he likes after last night but refuses to. I've got to not let a negative word about the man come out of my mouth again
— Ohara Davies (@OharaDavies) January 7, 2024
It appears to have been going on for some time. However, the online spat between Ohara Davies and Tony Bellew took a flowery turn last year. Alongside, Daniel Dubois, the former cruiserweight champion, reportedly referred to ‘Two Tanks’ as a quitter.
The Match: ‘Two Tanks’ and a ‘Bomber
It seems the ‘Bomber’s cited the way Davies lost the match to future undisputed champion Josh Taylor back in 2017. So in September, Bellew gave his two cents on the Chris Eubank Jr. versus Liam Smith rematch, suggesting that the latter was a mere shadow of the boxer he used to be.
However, Davies took umbrage at Bellew for not crediting Eubank Jr. for his win. He cited the instance when the ‘Bomber’ rejoiced after defeating David Haye. But the ‘Creed’ star stood his ground and replied back, “Once again, quitter, you couldn’t be more wrong! Watch the fight back, and look what I done after the first fight with David! I went over to him, stopped my promoter celebrating, and helped him walk back to his corner! I then dealt with a fully fit version of him in rematch!”
Once again quitter you couldn’t be more wrong! Watch the fight back and look what I done after the first fight with David! I went over to him stopped my promoter celebrating and helped him walk back to his corner! I then dealt with a fully fit version of him in rematch!
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) September 3, 2023
Thus, the to-and-fro between the two continued, with Davies wishing Bellew were in his weight category. Then he would have meted out a similar treatment that he received from Oleksandr Usyk. The Bomber’ replied, “Your a quitter, son! You watch ref’s count to 10 while on a knee! See the things I done in the sport you could only dream of doing! British, Commonwealth, European, and WBC World Champions! I’ve beaten world champions across 3 weight divisions! Won ABA titles for fun! Keep trying.“
Your a quitter son! You watch ref’s count to 10 while on a knee! See the things I done in the sport you could only dream of doing! British, Commonwealth, European and WBC World Champion! I’ve beaten world champions across 3 weight divisions! Won ABA titles for fun! Keep trying
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) September 3, 2023
Additionally, Ohara Davies even called Tony Bellew for a fight while speaking with iFL TV. So when asked for his feelings towards the former cruiserweight champion, Davies said, “My feelings towards him is if he wants to make it happen, I’ll come up in weight and I’ll take him out, you know….we’ve been talking on that, and we’ve gone back and forth for years now. It’s been years. We’ve been going back and forth. He says this, and I say this: Let’s fight. Let’s let’s fight….“
Clearly, the Venezuelan Barroso held the mirror to ‘Two Tanks’ face. He is now probably trying to figure out where he stands today. As a challenger, he had a chance to fight Rolando Romero. But the fight never happened on account of the latter seeking exemption on medical grounds. Now, post-defeat, chances of a fight against ‘Rollie’ appear dim. Instead, a rematch between the soon-to-turn 41-year-old Barroso and Rolando Romero could as well be on the cards.
Read More: “You’re Not Floyd [Mayweather]”: Ohara Davies Labels Rolly Romero as “Immature,” Calls Him Out for Inactivity
What’s your take on Ohara Davies’ statement? Please share your views with us in the comments below.
Watch This Story: Ohara Davies Signs With Golden Boy Promotions Ahead of a Potential Showdown Against Rolly Romero
The post Humbled by His Brutal Loss, Ohara Davies Tries to Reconcile With Boxing Legend and Creed Co-Star After Long-Standing Beef appeared first on EssentiallySports.