Gervonta Davis’ next fight in limbo as rival’s camp give concerning update after order

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Gervonta Davis vs Floyd Schofield is not currently in active talks despite the WBA ordering the clash.Davis has yet to fight since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach last year.Davis’ ordered clash with Schofield is in limboEsther Lin/PBC‘Tank’ was initially made a champion in recess as he faced legal issues after being arrested on charges of battery and attempted kidnapping.And to keep hold of his WBA lightweight title, he has been ordered by the governing body to face rising star Floyd Schofield.To get the fight over the line and escape purse bids, the camps have been given a 30-day deadline to successfully agree a deal.Davis vs Schofield ‘not in talks’ yetBut in a concerning update with time ticking, Schofield’s father Floyd Sr has admitted that currently Davis’ team have yet to reach out.He said: “We can’t do anything until the WBA says. “[We’re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank’s people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can’t be in negotiations right now. “So, [we’re] in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up. Tank’s people got to make a fight with us within 20 days.”Davis is required to now defend the title to keep hold of it, but now faces a race against time.The lack of talks is unsurprising given his troubles outside of the squared circle.And further complications have been caused by the fact a new arrest warrant has been issued for Davis, in connection with an alleged break of his probation.Schofield is hoping to lure Davis into the ring but there is many hurdlesGETTYSchofield will likely wait for an outcome which will likely lead to purse bids at the current trajectory.But it could well see him elevated if Davis is unable to lace up his gloves for the first time in 2026.For Schofield it is another frustrating period in his pursuit of a world title.The unbeaten young American was set to challenge Shakur Stevenson for the world title last year.But he was forced to pull out of the bout after taking ill during the fight build-up.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.Schofield is hoping for a resolution soon, and if the fight materialises, it will be the biggest test of his glittering career so far.