In a twist fit for a boxing drama, Gervonta Davis' coach, Calvin Ford, has found himself on the wrong side of the ropes.
talkSPORT, citing the Baltimore Banner, reports that Ford, the man behind the WBA Regular lightweight champ, was nabbed for armed assault. This alleged scrap happened in October 2023 in none other than Sin City – Las Vegas.
The plot thickened on December 29, 2023. Picture this: Ford steps out of a Baltimore boxing gym, only to be greeted by the long arm of the law. He's now cooling his heels in the clink with a one-way ticket to Nevada in the works. That's where they've got a warrant with his name on it, all thanks to that Vegas scuffle.
What's the weapon in question? Details are sketchy, but it's clear the charge is no featherweight: assault with a deadly weapon. Meanwhile, Ford's cornerman in coaching, Kenny Ellis, is swinging in his defense, insisting Kelvin's hands are clean.
As for Davis? His next bout's slated for early 2024, but with his coach in this tight spot, it's anyone's guess how this round will play out.