“All these American boxers/trainers love police cell” – Gervonta Davis’ trainer arrested on charges of ‘assault with deadly weapon’ leaves boxing world divided
Calvin Ford is famous for being the boxing trainer of Gervonta Davis. He has lately come into felony problems. The police arrested Ford in Baltimore in late December, stemming from an incident in Las Vegas. He is accused of 2 counts of assault with a lethal weapon. However, the incidents leading up to this remain unclear. Moreover, the information about the Las Vegas incident remains undisclosed.
Davis recently converted to Islam and has adopted the new name Abdul Wahid. In the past, Davis also spent time in jail, as did other prominent boxers. This made one fan comment, “All these American boxers/trainers love police cell.”
Ford is credited with shaping the careers of Baltimore youths, along with Gervonta Davis, into top athletes. Ford’s rise to prominence within the countrywide boxing scene started in the 1990s, following a prison stint for racketeering and conspiracy convictions. His life story even partly inspired the role of Dennis “Cutty” Wise in the HBO television series The Wire.
Gervonta Davis' trainer Calvin Ford was arrested on Dec 29th and is in police custody as he is wanted in Nevada on two charges of 'assault with a deadly weapon' following an incident in Las Vegas. Warrant for his arrest was issued on Oct 16th. [@BaltimoreBanner]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 4, 2024
Ford, 58, was apprehended with the aid of Baltimore police as he was exiting the Upton gymnasium where he trains. Moreover, the arrest warrant was issued with the aid of Nevada authorities on October 16. Hence, Ford awaits transfer to Nevada, held without bail in Baltimore. Also, no lawyer is listed for him within the courtroom facts of either Nevada.
Fans react to news of Gervonta Davis’s trainer getting arrested
The land of opportunities is no stranger to top boxers and trainers getting arrested. There has been a long list of boxers who have visited a jail cell at least once in their life. The most recent addition to this long list is Calvin Ford, trainer of boxing champion Gervonta Davis.
Moreover, after Michael Benson’s tweet on this matter, it seemed like the entire boxing world piled upon Ford. People had a lot to say after this news broke. People had a lot to say such as:
All these American boxers/trainers love a police cell 😂
— Shaun (@ShaunLFC9) January 4, 2024
Sorry to hear this. I hope his situation is cleared up immediately and he's back to what he's does best.
— RI¢H Δ A Δ Δ ¥!🤴🏾 (@realrichdaddy) January 4, 2024
America isn’t a safe place to live tbh
— The Fact Sleuth (@Diduknow98) January 4, 2024
He could change his same too – Ahmed Wagun
— Tate woHeadboard (@AudiShaanika) January 4, 2024
Praying for all party’s involved
— GODS FAVORITE (@_mikefromqueens) January 4, 2024
Like trainer like fighter.
— Michael McCorkle Jones (@jussaSportsGuy) January 4, 2024
Everyone is Innocent until proven guilty. There is more to the story than what is written. I know Calvin very well and he is a great person 💯💯💯
— Numbers (@Seckbach) January 4, 2024
Since the entire story has not been told, jumping to conclusions would be foolish. Therefore, one must not jump to conclusions. Some fan reactions also focused on a person being innocent until proven guilty. Only time will tell what will happen to Ford.
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