It began as lighthearted banter. But the online spat between Terence Crawford and Gervonta Davis quickly escalated when the lightweight champion took swipes at the light middleweight champion’s family.

The two fighters may not have shared the best relationship, but many fans believe this latest squabble crossed the line. The drama began when Gervonta Davis, upset over not receiving an invitation to the high-profile Ring Awards, launched a series of rants online. These outbursts soon caught Crawford’s attention, prompting him to respond with a taunt. “I see somebody mad they wasn’t invited to the @ringmagazine gala.😂😂,” Crawford remarked on X.

One reply led to another, and the fallout eventually spiraled into a heated debate about finances. Both fighters traded claims about earning more than the other. The exchange even drew input from a few pundits. That was until an unkind remark from Gervonta Davis regarding Bud Crawford’s wife took the squabble past a point of no return. However, shifting the focus to his personal growth and positive changes, Crawford, the more seasoned of the two, eventually opted for a more measured approach.

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Reflecting on his personal growth, Terence Crawford expressed gratitude for the changes that have shaped his life. “I’m glad I’m not the man I once used to be. Growth is a blessing, because some people don’t change when better days is right in front of them,” he expressed in his latest post. Perhaps the allusion to Gervonta Davis could have been more clear.

But a brief look at some of the fan reactions may seem to suggest so. For instance, this fan advised Crawford not to take Davis’ comments too seriously. They said, “Trying to knock you off your pivot, goat; time to take another division. Don’t worry about the youngster.” Another fan questioned, “Why are you conversing with absolute clowns?” Maybe Crawford had been wasting his time and energy engaging in what could be a pointless feud.

Interestingly, over a year ago, shortly after defeating Errol Spence Jr., Crawford received a bold callout from none other than Gervonta Davis. The lightweight champion at the time claimed he was ready to face the newly crowned undisputed champion. True to his characteristic maturity, Crawford welcomed the challenge—but with a caveat.

Perhaps it will take some time for the disputes between Crawford and Davis to settle. Weighing in on the matter through his tweets, boxing insider Rick Glaser also pointed out Gervonta Davis’ rude comments about Terence Crawford’s family, calling the move ‘classless.’ “Very low by Tank Davis @Gervontaa, bringing Terence Crawford’s @terencecrawford family into it, you never ever bring family into it. EVER!!! Classless move,” noted the insider emphatically. The same sentiment was also reflected in a user’s comment on Crawford’s latest post. The fan remarked, “Growth is key 🔑 proud to see you represent Nebraska with so much class.”

Despite ‘Tank’ Davis’ confidence, the reality remains that a fight between two of the biggest names in boxing is highly unlikely. Beyond the significant weight differences, their future plans make such a clash even less feasible. Davis has already hinted at retiring from boxing by the end of this year. Crawford, on the other hand, appears to be gearing up for a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez.

Regardless of their legacies or the wealth they’ve amassed, the truth remains that both Gervonta Davis and Terence Crawford hold significant importance for fans. These future Hall of Famers have already achieved so much in their careers that online bickering only tarnishes their reputations. As some have suggested, maybe it’s time for both to move on and let bygones be bygones.