Gervonta Davis linked with Kambosos comeback in Chicago

Gervonta Davis is reportedly targeting a return against George Kambosos Jr in Chicago in February or March, which would end almost two years out of the ring.

Boxing News carried the report, which came from an X post by EverythingBoxing. Promoters have not announced the fight, and no date or venue has been confirmed.

The 32-year-old from Baltimore has not fought since a majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in March 2025.

Gervonta Davis’s long road back

Davis’s career has stalled since that draw with Roach.

He was due to face Jake Paul in an exhibition in November 2025, but legal issues outside the ring forced him out.

He also no longer holds the WBA lightweight title. In June, the WBA named him champion in recess. It cited pending legal proceedings in the United States that could stop him meeting his title obligations. The governing body declared the belt vacant and ordered Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for it.

In July, DAZN reported that Davis would not fight again until 2027 at the earliest. A February or March date would fit that timeline.

Plans for his comeback have shifted more than once. In October, World Boxing News reported that Kambosos was in talks for a fight between January and March. That report named Barclays Center and Las Vegas as possible venues, and said two other opponents were being considered in case the deal fell through.

Davis is 30-0-1 with 28 knockouts. His wins include victories over Ryan Garcia and Leo Santa Cruz, and he remains one of the biggest ticket sellers in the sport.

Who is George Kambosos Jr?

Kambosos had his biggest night in November 2021, when he upset Teofimo Lopez in New York to become unified lightweight champion.

He then fought Devin Haney for the undisputed title and later faced Vasiliy Lomachenko.

His most recent fight was in June 2025, when he moved up to 140lb to challenge Richardson Hitchins for the IBF super-lightweight title. Hitchins stopped him in the eighth round at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

The Australian had also been linked with a domestic fight against Liam Paro earlier this year. Paro is now preparing to face Haney in a two-title fight in San Francisco.

On paper, Kambosos is a recognisable name with world-title experience, and he is unlikely to be the toughest opponent Davis could choose after such a long break.

What it means for Davis and Haney

The report comes on the same day Davis renewed his call-out of Devin Haney and softened his stance on weight.

A Kambosos fight would not rule out a meeting with Haney later in 2027. Haney is busy with Paro, and a comeback fight first would give Davis a chance to shake off ring rust after nearly two years away.

Lopez and Garcia have also been linked, although their proposed fight remains unresolved.

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Gervonta Davis vs George Kambosos Jr: FAQ

When is Gervonta Davis vs George Kambosos Jr?
The fight is reportedly being targeted for February or March 2027. No date has been confirmed.

Where will Davis vs Kambosos take place?
Chicago, according to the latest report. No venue has been named.

When did Gervonta Davis last fight?
His last fight was a majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in March 2025.

Is Gervonta Davis still WBA champion?
No. In June 2026, the WBA named him champion in recess and declared its lightweight title vacant.

What is Gervonta Davis’s record?
30-0-1 with 28 knockouts.